Kubota Lowboy generator experience?

[Robin Veerman]

Hi all, I’m hoping this question is under the correct heading. I’m looking at either the GL7000 or 11000 for a future new backup generator. My preference is for the 7000 as we can get by at my home with a Honda em5000. My question is for those that have a Lowboy. How pleased are you with it, how reliable is it, any common problems/issues, and would you buy again? I have diesel available at my small farm and my other consideration would be a small 3pt hitch generator. The downside being that the tractor is not available while running a generator. Thanks for your thoughts, Dutchy

 

[SDT]

Hi all, I’m hoping this question is under the correct heading. I’m looking at either the GL7000 or 11000 for a future new backup generator. My preference is for the 7000 as we can get by at my home with a Honda em5000. My question is for those that have a Lowboy. How pleased are you with it, how reliable is it, any common problems/issues, and would you buy again? I have diesel available at my small farm and my other consideration would be a small 3pt hitch generator. The downside being that the tractor is not available while running a generator. Thanks for your thoughts, Dutchy

Though I have no direct experience with the Kubota gensets, I have looked at such.

Cost?

I installed a 20 KW Kohler whole-house back-up generator and automatic transfer switch about 5 years ago, considering the cost reasonable. I heat with Propane so I chose a propane version but NG versions are also available, as are smaller units.

I suspect that this option is cost effective with the Kohler diesel option.

SDT