Emergency Preparedness - PTO Home Generator

In this video, I do a power outage simulation so I can demonstrate how my home generator power setup works. I use a 35hp kubota tractor to power a 15,000 watt generator with the power take off (pto). It runs everything in the house easily and works very well for us. Enjoy!
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[@annettehewitson6426]

I reckon a dog kennel house to store p,t,o generator right at the house then reverse tractor to it,set up p,t,o and go.good video.

[@mikerossman9863]

Parents had bad ice storm in SE Mich last winter, I keep telling them they need some sort of generator for heat and the well. These are cheep and reliable to purchase if you already had a tractor. Only bad thing if you don’t have enough fuel on hand and you can’t get it bc the gas station is also out of power you kinda in a bind. Like you I keep drums for this very reason. I live in south Mississippi and try to get a few drums of gasoline in May a head of the season. Keep up the good vids

[@user-tl2ub8cz4v]

One of the problems with a PTO generator is a high harmonic distortion, which could lead to eletronic device issues and the 240V is single phase. In my case, I spent an extra $6K to have a 12KWH pure sine wave inverter that puts out 50A, Split Phase 240V. I then use the PTO generator to charge up the battery during the day and run silent during the night. Good video. Thanks.

[@rongray4118]

Fantastic video!

[@mrmicro22]

Great set up. Good investment in many tools you will use for years. I plan to run less so fuel goes longer. AC is generally a luxury but mighty nice to have.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Agree, we wouldn’t probably use the AC, just nice to know we can. Thanks for watching!

[@09X19]

Without power a little over 30 hours with that storm...our street frequently loses power and that was the last straw. Just signed the order for a whole house backup generator this week. My tractor is only 17hp at the PTO or else I would have also considered a PTO generator. Informative video thanks.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

Good choice. Your tractor will only run about an 8kw genny, not likely enough to run everything. Those whole house units are sweet. Thanks for watching.

[@kezam1924]

have you thought of making a shed roof or enclosure that attaches to the framework of the generator rack to protect it from rain or snow in an emergency so it does not get wet

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

That’s a great idea 🤔

[@ewing21139]

I can't turn my audio up, but I can turn it down. I wonder why that is. so, I can't hear you, goodby.

[@LivingOurAmericanDream]

There have been a few people tell me this. I have listened to my content on phones, PCs, Macs, etc… and I can’t duplicate what you guys are telling me. Only thing I can think is an issue on your end. Sorry man, but thanks for trying.

[@ewing21139]

I think it is a u-tube problem. Thanks for reply.@@LivingOurAmericanDream