Inverters - Do They Work?

[SPYDERLK]

Sorry, I couldnt post last nite because the link was bad. I have been running Xantrex 1000W inverters on BX1500 and larger tractors for about 8yrs. NO failures and I run the Remington 14" chainsaw, and [very carefully] a circular saw. You can do useful work with this inverter. Mine are old, but the successor is available right now at COSTCO for $50.
larry

Thats work everytime you use it. Too much overhead. If your tractor has an automotive sized battery a direct plumb in mounted to the tractor is useful for drills, sawsall, low end circular saw. small chainsaw, etc and is always there when you need it. No overhead that you must play with each time you use it. 1000W Xantrex inverters are ~$50 cheap and will last years sitting on top of the hood if thats where you put it. They seem to be quite weather tolerant. I have a combined experience of about 12yrs counting 3 different setups. All still operate as new. No alternator problems. No battery problems. Bigger would be better for full applicability to all hand tools, but the real bargain seems to be in the 1KW unit.
larry

I have needed to update my input on this thread for some time to avoid some possible disappointment. As described, the former [blocky shaped] Zantrex Inverter 1000 was bullet proof for me thruout yrs of use and abuse. Finally 2 of my 3 were burned out when I loaned the tractor they were on. Non owners are adept at cutting cords and this does the inverter in. I replaced with the new style [rounded corners] Inverter 1000. As for power it is noticeably inferior, but ok. As for robustness it is very poor by comparison to the old. In the same exact duty I have had 2 just go dead in the last yr - no abuse/cut cord etc. It may be they would last longer in a more sedate environment.:confused2: I cant recommend them tho like I could their predecessor. :thumbdown:
larry