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Google is not my friend this morning, but I am finding some at https://www.absolutegenerators.com/fuel/diesel-powered-generators/fuel-type/diesel starting at $4K. Portable and diesel don’t really go together,
Years ago, I bought a small, but not portable, Diesel generator from these guys:
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Any particular reason for diesel? That’s kinda the sweet spot for portable gasoline/propane/NG generators…
Not that diesel isn’t better in some ways, just curious what your criteria are
I have dyed diesel storage for the tractor.
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Kubota and Onan but I'm not sure if they go that small
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Kubota lowboy 7k , they make a wheel kit for moving it around, very fuel efficient. Parts, warranty and service at any Kubota dealer.
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Kubota GL7000 Lowboy II Diesel Industrial Generator 7kW
Kubota GL7000 Lowboy II Diesel Industrial Generator 7kW - GL7000
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What ever diesel you get make sure it's a 1800rpm unit. Theyblast longer and are more quiet. $4k should get you a decent non chinese brand diesel generator.
If you dont need it as portable you can trailer mount a Mep802a. Liquid cooled, 1800rpm military diesel that's designed to run on red diesel. They also burn less fuel per KW than a honda eu2200.
If you dont need it as portable you can trailer mount a Mep802a. Liquid cooled, 1800rpm military diesel that's designed to run on red diesel. They also burn less fuel per KW than a honda eu2200.
This what you want:
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No, it's not cheap, but if you change the oil, it will last longer than you.
Cummins Onan QD 5000 Commercial Mobile Diesel Generator - 5.0HDKBC-2861, 5 kW Prime, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt, Liquid-cooled
Cummins Onan QD 5000 Commercial Mobile Diesel Generator - 5.0HDKBC-2861, 5 kW Prime, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt, Liquid-cooled Automatic glow plug eliminates preheat time uncertainty. Efficient and convenient operation monitoring and control. Conveni
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No, it's not cheap, but if you change the oil, it will last longer than you.
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My parents have a dead Onan (propane) sitting in their yard that lasted 4-5 years. It could probably be revived, but after two main circuit boards and a Cummins tech scratching his ass on a connected laptop for three days trying to figure out generators (no clue), they abandoned it.This what you want:
Cummins Onan QD 5000 Commercial Mobile Diesel Generator - 5.0HDKBC-2861, 5 kW Prime, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt, Liquid-cooled
Cummins Onan QD 5000 Commercial Mobile Diesel Generator - 5.0HDKBC-2861, 5 kW Prime, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt, Liquid-cooled Automatic glow plug eliminates preheat time uncertainty. Efficient and convenient operation monitoring and control. Conveni
No, it's not cheap, but if you change the oil, it will last longer than you.
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What's in a title?
What about a PTO generator?
Yes, I had an Onan 7000 (diesel) in a motorhome at one time and it worked without issue for years.This what you want:
Cummins Onan QD 5000 Commercial Mobile Diesel Generator - 5.0HDKBC-2861, 5 kW Prime, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt, Liquid-cooled
Cummins Onan QD 5000 Commercial Mobile Diesel Generator - 5.0HDKBC-2861, 5 kW Prime, Single-Phase, 120/240 Volt, Liquid-cooled Automatic glow plug eliminates preheat time uncertainty. Efficient and convenient operation monitoring and control. Conveni
No, it's not cheap, but if you change the oil, it will last longer than you.
I thought about it and looked around but, decided a dedicated engine/generator would be a better solution, for me.
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Diesel and propane generators predate laptops.
An old rebuilt one could be better. Until the last of the mechanics die off?
What is used in refrigerated sea going containers?
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Photo taken just now through a screen and dirty window.
I trust the orange Ingersol Cummins 4BT powered unit to the right. It’s had a starter and water pump replaced and no computer control. Easy to work on.
The early 2000s Onan to the left (near the propane tank)? Not so much.
I would be looking for specific military MEP units. New? I would be game to try out a Yanmar.
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The Kubota Lowboys are 3600 RPM.
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The diesel generators on DC Solar trailers were 7kW or 11kW. More than most need for charging.
How well would it work if governor was turned down to 1800 RPM, delivering 30 Hz and maybe half voltage?
Feed that through Chargeverter, which is a wide voltage range switch mode power supply - does it work outside normal frequency range? (Chargeverter derates at reduced voltage, might need two.)
That would run quieter, probably give considerably more hours life (whether or not more kWh life.)
Of course there are Lister diesel generators. Apparently Chinese knock-offs, too. "Liseroid"
How well would it work if governor was turned down to 1800 RPM, delivering 30 Hz and maybe half voltage?
Feed that through Chargeverter, which is a wide voltage range switch mode power supply - does it work outside normal frequency range? (Chargeverter derates at reduced voltage, might need two.)
That would run quieter, probably give considerably more hours life (whether or not more kWh life.)
Of course there are Lister diesel generators. Apparently Chinese knock-offs, too. "Liseroid"
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Such are electric, not propane or diesel.
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Yeah but ...
What a maze of extension cords it takes to provide power to all the electric refrigerated containers?
Edit - I see what you mean, generator hung outside container.
Are the refrigerated containers stacked where they can be powered by the ship?
460V 3-phase. Makes sense for the application, smaller cords.
Not convenient for us.
What a maze of extension cords it takes to provide power to all the electric refrigerated containers?
Edit - I see what you mean, generator hung outside container.
Are the refrigerated containers stacked where they can be powered by the ship?
460V 3-phase. Makes sense for the application, smaller cords.
Not convenient for us.
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See if you can find some military surplus equipment. Tends to be cheaper and some of the older stuff is easier to fix/rebuild if something goes wrong. Just make sure it's not a 400Hz thing.
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Lot easier to run power cords then diesel lines. Plus safer and more reliable.
Yes the refers are stacked in the middle of the ship down low, close to the power source (ships generator in this case).
At port (on land) there are special locations to power them, awaiting pickup.
You rarely see them on trains, if they are, there are special cars with generators.
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