Can I use less HP?
Can I use less HP?
(OP)
I have a 10kw pto driven generator that requires a 45 hp tractor to drive. Can I power this unit with a series of pulleys and jack shafts with a 25 hp Wisconsin motor? The input shaft of the gearbox must turn at 540 rpm to turn the generator @ 3600 rpm. Assume a 75% load factor.





RE: Can I use less HP?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Can I use less HP?
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: Can I use less HP?
RE: Can I use less HP?
If you can get 15HP to the input of the generator, it should be able to run at rated capacity.
... Unless I missed something. That does happen.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA