anyone mount a generator on their G56 PTO?

trbizwiz · 06-21-2009, 10:45 AM

I am considering adding a generator to my truck for portable power. I saw an episode of extreme 4x4 a while back and they added one to a GMC 3500 to do a build up for wd40, then they auctioned the truck off for charity after they were finished using it. Anyway, with the G56 having PTO access on either side, and I have heard (I havent checked on mine yet), that the transfer case has a PTO output also.
Well long story short I found this generator, anyone use or do anythning like this? GENERATOR - PTO POWERED - 13 kW - 2 Year Warranty - eBay (item 140202740396 end time Jul-21-09 04:16:02 PDT)

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nitro · 06-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Never seen anyone with one. But i always thought it would be sweet to have one to.

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macko300exc · 06-21-2009, 02:40 PM

you could do that on your transmission but the transfer case has no PTO access on any truck that i know of.

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trbizwiz · 06-21-2009, 02:43 PM

I found on a website somewhere that the g56 pto can handle accessories up to 35 hp. The generator linked above is rated at 24 hp. So that should work. I am ions of wondering if the input of the generator bolts up to the output of the g56 or if it needs additional bracing?? Hopefully someone has done this.

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saab9k · 06-21-2009, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trbizwiz

I found on a website somewhere that the g56 pto can handle accessories up to 35 hp. The generator linked above is rated at 24 hp. So that should work. I am ions of wondering if the input of the generator bolts up to the output of the g56 or if it needs additional bracing?? Hopefully someone has done this.

that generator is rated at 540/ rpm. Yes there is a.
Check with somebody there has a wrecker with a tranny setup for power.

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bbraden · 08-12-2009, 11:48 AM

curious about this as well. I know that the generator you found on Ebay is the same one that Northern Tool carries.

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nibroc · 08-13-2009, 10:35 PM

anxious to hear more

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Cummins FTW · 08-13-2009, 10:39 PM

My dad has one mounted on his truck along with portable water tank and welding setup for work, Ill get pics up tomorrow of his custom setup

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underramarmor · 08-13-2009, 10:42 PM

how are you going to keep it at a consist rpm(hertz)

or it is only for use at IDLE

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underramarmor · 08-13-2009, 10:45 PM

i work on generators for a living... and the ones we use work at 1500 rpm for 50 hertz
and 1800 rpm for 60 hertz

and yes i know they have different generators that are rated for different rpms...

this statement is just a comment

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MikeyB · 08-14-2009, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underramarmor

i work on generators for a living... and the ones we use work at 1500 rpm for 50 hertz
and 1800 rpm for 60 hertz

and yes i know they have different generators that are rated for different rpms...

this statement is just a comment

Yep. That's why it's important to have a hertz meter on PTO driven generators.

MikeyB

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trbizwiz · 08-14-2009, 09:44 AM

I am pretty sure that the pto option is only good at idle, an I am pretty sure it is only one constant speed. Also I believe pto generators mus have a transmission of sorts, because I believe 480 rpms is a pretty standard speed for pto's. I could be completely wrong, but This is what I have heard.

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trbizwiz Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 258 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts trbizwiz's Truck Pics	anyone mount a generator on their G56 PTO? I am considering adding a generator to my truck for portable power. I saw an episode of extreme 4x4 a while back and they added one to a GMC 3500 to do a build up for wd40, then they auctioned the truck off for charity after they were finished using it. Anyway, with the G56 having PTO access on either side, and I have heard (I havent checked on mine yet), that the transfer case has a PTO output also. Well long story short I found this generator, anyone use or do anythning like this? GENERATOR - PTO POWERED - 13 kW - 2 Year Warranty - eBay (item 140202740396 end time Jul-21-09 04:16:02 PDT) __________________ 2006 Mega Cab 2500, Cummins 5.9, G56,airaide intake and filter, awesome sound from a resonater thanks Wally, Quadzilla boost fooler, KMC rockstar 20's, goodyear MT/R 35's with kevlar

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macko300exc Diesel Freak Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mentor, Ohio Posts: 523 Thanks: 0 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts macko300exc's Truck Pics	you could do that on your transmission but the transfer case has no PTO access on any truck that i know of. __________________ 04.5 Silver 3500 Quad Cab, Long Bed, Dually, 4X4, NV 5600, Intake Horn, Bully Dog Triple Dog, High Idle, FASS 150/150And A MANIAC Behind The Wheel! OHIO COAL ROLLERS

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trbizwiz Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 258 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts trbizwiz's Truck Pics	I found on a website somewhere that the g56 pto can handle accessories up to 35 hp. The generator linked above is rated at 24 hp. So that should work. I am ions of wondering if the input of the generator bolts up to the output of the g56 or if it needs additional bracing?? Hopefully someone has done this. __________________ 2006 Mega Cab 2500, Cummins 5.9, G56,airaide intake and filter, awesome sound from a resonater thanks Wally, Quadzilla boost fooler, KMC rockstar 20's, goodyear MT/R 35's with kevlar

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bbraden Diesel Head Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,595 Thanks: 5 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts bbraden's Truck Pics	curious about this as well. I know that the generator you found on Ebay is the same one that Northern Tool carries. __________________ '99 dodge 4x4 5 speed quite a few mods. north of 400 hp '07 5.9 G56 4x4 qc 3.73's 1 ton SRW, BHAF and gutted intake, almost straight piped.. CM skirted flatbed

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Cummins FTW Diesel Freak Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 562 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Cummins FTW's Truck Pics	My dad has one mounted on his truck along with portable water tank and welding setup for work, Ill get pics up tomorrow of his custom setup __________________ 05 BLK'd Out 2500 CTD 4x4 Auto,.. Full Dipricol's 4' TBE AFE Stg.2 Intake CFM Smarty@Revo #3 398/747 @ Spring Fling '09 97 BLK 2500 CTD 4x4 5pd, 4'TBE, Pump Mods w/ 0 plate, Haisley Puller w/billet input

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underramarmor TECH SPECIALIST Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 10 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts underramarmor's Truck Pics	how are you going to keep it at a consist rpm(hertz) or it is only for use at IDLE __________________ 2005 Black Ram 2500 2wd Auto, Intake Manifold Horn, K&N Drop in, silencer ring MIA,Toyo Open Country A/T, Blue Gauge Cluster, Hid solutions 6000k Hid Kit 2007 Blue Ram 2500 4wd Auto, Toyo Open Country M/T, Brush guard, STOCK(company truck)

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underramarmor TECH SPECIALIST Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 1,296 Thanks: 10 Thanked 89 Times in 62 Posts underramarmor's Truck Pics	i work on generators for a living... and the ones we use work at 1500 rpm for 50 hertz and 1800 rpm for 60 hertz and yes i know they have different generators that are rated for different rpms... this statement is just a comment __________________ 2005 Black Ram 2500 2wd Auto, Intake Manifold Horn, K&N Drop in, silencer ring MIA,Toyo Open Country A/T, Blue Gauge Cluster, Hid solutions 6000k Hid Kit 2007 Blue Ram 2500 4wd Auto, Toyo Open Country M/T, Brush guard, STOCK(company truck)

08-14-2009, 09:44 AM	#12 (permalink)
trbizwiz Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 258 Thanks: 2 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts trbizwiz's Truck Pics	I am pretty sure that the pto option is only good at idle, an I am pretty sure it is only one constant speed. Also I believe pto generators mus have a transmission of sorts, because I believe 480 rpms is a pretty standard speed for pto's. I could be completely wrong, but This is what I have heard. __________________ 2006 Mega Cab 2500, Cummins 5.9, G56,airaide intake and filter, awesome sound from a resonater thanks Wally, Quadzilla boost fooler, KMC rockstar 20's, goodyear MT/R 35's with kevlar