PTO Power Supply

[Scott Brady]

I came across this solution while doing research on methods of generating AC in my truck. It uses the latent PTO capability in several of the 3/4 and 1 ton domestic trucks to drive the generator.

It provides 12 Kilowatts! :cool:

http://www.realacpower.com/images/kit.jpg

Real Power (http://www.realacpower.com/)

[Desertdude]

Very interesting concept... I once had an old time AC generator which ran off the fan belts like a second Alt. the control box was mounted on the inner fender of my '61 Apache chevy - it was a primitive yet effective set up. I would only run brush oreinted gear off it for obvious reasons :D

I now have a tiny EU1000 honda I trvel with when I think I want power. it uses .5 gallons in 8 hours of use - and is dead quiet.
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Q: How much fuel does the system consume?

A: Chevrolet® with Automatic transmission- .67 GPH @ 50% load; Ford® with Automatic transmission- .9 GPH @ 50% load; Ford® with 5 speed manual transmission- .5 GPH @ 50% load.

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