Kubota GL14000 Diesel Generator loaded running house with fuel consumption and sound

Video loads diesel 140000 Kubota generator and shows fuel consumption over a period of time. Video also shows decibels.

[@beardzebub6341]

You make a good point about efficiency and not buying an oversized unit. That's good advice.

[@Dustin-tt4gx]

Nice set up. Not missing around with all those tanks.

[@S.Masters]

Psssst! I hate that foaming when filling from that station. If you want to speed up the fueling, take out the screen filter. it pops right out. Don't lose it in the wind. as soon as your done filling up, place it back in, and done. helps TREMENDOUSLY!! Good video btw. I have a lowboy 2 11kw, has 4200 hours on it. I took out that fuel filter and replaced it with a regular "Baldwin" inline fuel filter. (no more possible cross threading for me) Thanks for the video. Have a GREAT Easter!

[@pilsplease7561]

Were going to put like 8,000 hours on ours a year at a winery.

[@TheJaybird67k]

That's a standby generator not designed to be ran continuous. It's 3600 rpm because it's a 2 pole cheap generator head vs a 4 pole that runs at 1800 rpm. It's also a 1.0 PF (power factor). It's very loud on these cheaply made 2 pole units like generac. I prefer my .8 PF unit that is a 4cyl diesel running 1800 rpm and it cost 1/4 of the price of thos Kubota. I can run mine continuously for a year straight if I want to. Mine also has an auxiliary pump that pulls from a 240 gallon tank into the onboard day tank. I can hear my neighbors 3600 generac from 1/3 mile away and I can't here mine when I'm in the house or outside on the other side of the house.

[@miltonhunter6515]

Damn he is rich with property like that

[@e4300]

Fine piece of machinery.

[@robtana2526]

Kubota also design gen sets that run @ 1500 rpm. Not for the American market through. Made for Australia/New Zealand where our voltage is 240/250V ac single phase or 415V 3phase

[@brentmcmahon8188]

The best fuel tank set up was a coated propane tank buried under ground with a pump to fill tractor or truck and hard lined to gen set by doing this you get some fresh fuel once a year .

[@Frankieg671]

Great unit and design! It is perfect for a home back up, but my only 2 dislikes is the small fuel tank and that fact it runs at 3600 RPM. I wonder if that will affect is over life cycles becuase it is running double time as compared to the standard 1800 RPM. MQ Power is also another alternative but more costly. Thiose units are Denyo gnerators designed in Japan too.

[@jeffreyroth7517]

As long as the radiator stays clean and doesn't clog up, these engines will outlast me, you, and most cockroaches.

[@ClaytonHartin]

Same I wish you could run it at idle for a couple minutes at least 🤦‍♂️

[@stephenw536]

Forget that unit! Look at that view!!!!!!

[@johnnyray34]

Nice video and I wish I had a big building and some land like that❤❤

[@williammackey7243]

Thanks man!

[@rockystelone21]

Nice property!!

[@BKWalrus]

Can you link the cord and adapter please?

[@jamesrizza2640]

I loved your back lania except I would screen it in. With all that water around you mosquitos must suck. Pardon the pun. Great video on the Generator too.

[@nsangwaallenngwira1062]

thanks great review very informative

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks for watching!

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

Those are nice units but why on earth did kubota use a 3600rpm generator head? 1800rpm would make that thing whisper

[@sh839c]

Agreed.

[@jeffreyroth7517]

To make 14,000, it would need to have a larger HP engine, over 24.8HP (in Kubota anyway) they have to put the diesel particulate filter, and go common rail injection, making the price of this unit go up 4-5K. This is a way to have a smaller (lower price) engine and still get the 14,000 Watts

[@b43xoit]

@@jeffreyroth7517 Why would the lower rotational speed cause a requirement for more power on the mechanical side to generate the same electric power?

[@jeffreyroth7517]

@b43xoit it wouldn't if would make the HP required at the lower rpm. To make enough power at 1800 rpm, the engine would be rated at over 24.8 hp, our "friends" at the epa say that over that, they have to put a dpf on the engine. Making the price go up and reliability(simplicity) go down.

[@f5tornadeau]

@@jeffreyroth7517good thing the EPA is helping us peasants live simple, affordable lives. God bless the govt… I hope they don’t feel bad about their decisions while flying around in their private jets.

[@TheSoloAsylum]

These are really nice generators, but I'm only looking at 1800 rpm units. My current unit has lasted since 1983 and just ran it 30 hours in the Florida hurricane. She's tired, so I'm shopping.

[@rw9737]

30 working hours and it is tired?

[@ramellin]

Very informative video !!!

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks!

[@abescott6323]

I know I'm late to the party here.. but I'm missing something on the fuel consumption in the video - the Kubota spec sheet says it will only run 15.0 hours at 25% load on the 9.62 gal integrated fuel tank. Why isn't the math matching?

[@RockyRohde]

Maybe advertised Rate vs actual..

[@brentmcmahon8188]

It needs a smart throttle where it only runs at the rpm that it takes cover the load and with that they just sip the diesel because it’s crazy for it to go to 3600 rpm just power a light bulb . And like the other guy said why 3600 rpm when we have 1800 rpm units.

[@tommytmt]

I LOVE kubota products, but I can’t get over the fact that it’s a diesel generator that runs at 3600 rpm.

[@RockyRohde]

I also would like it to be 1800.. The generator still performs great..

[@Laserguy2009]

I wish it had a low idle mode for cool down like the Westinghouse gensets do.

[@vincentjohnson9126]

Cool video thanks

[@RockyRohde]

No problem 👍

[@timory6149]

What size Wire from the Generac box to your breaker panel ? And is that just a 50 amp rv cable connecting the generator to the Generac box ? And what size breaker are you using in your breaker panel ? Thx sorry just trying to get my GL 14000 hooked up

[@RockyRohde]

Generally 25-50amp requires 6 guage. Keep your length as short as possible..

[@Scat.original]

Could you provide the info on your fuel tanks and all the hose and fuel counter, just all of it, I would greatly appreciate it, Thank you for taking the time to make this video, Thanks again

[@FracDaddyBBQ]

So would this unit power a house during a power outage I’m in south Texas and want to be prepared for that

[@RockyRohde]

Yes it powers my house no problem. I do have gas hot water heaters.. Just have to manage power if you have all electric. Such as shut off AC and turn on water heater..

[@FracDaddyBBQ]

@@RockyRohde yes everything will be electric thank you so much for the information it’s been very helpful

[@corborst4872]

That's about 5 liters to generate 16kwh, pretty efficiënt, everything above 30% is considered good. Of course, a longer test with a real kWh meter and runtime is needed to pinpoint the efficiency.

[@b43xoit]

Did you show where the exhaust comes out?

[@RockyRohde]

It comes out in the fron with radiator air

[@kenlarsenful]

Wonder if you could wire this with an automatic transfer switch

[@RockyRohde]

Yes it is ready for it…

[@johnwright6090]

Hey Rocky, nice vid. Do you run red diesel?

[@RockyRohde]

Kubota put red in it when I purchased. I do not run red.. I don’t use enough diesel to make it worth it..

[@pilsplease7561]

We have a winery and will run Red diesel as its cheaper and we qualify for it and will basically be running our generator 24 hours a day for the entire year cause we cant get the winery facility wired up for a affordable cost cause its so far out from any lines. @@RockyRohde

[@alejandroaguilar9038]

The gen was running fast i wonder if it needed to be based on load ?

[@RockyRohde]

It’s a fixed 3600 rpm…

[@Imwright720]

I’m looking at that unit. I noticed the Kubota used quite a more fuel than the Generac. .85 verses 1.29 gallons an hour at 50 percent load. Curious but a 50 amp plug is only Rated for 12k. I’ll bet your losing the rest in those plugs on the front.

[@KuntalGhosh]

These 3600rpm genarators are super loud , not only loud the sound is annoying. Those 1500rpm ones are much better but they start from higher kva ratings with larger displacement engines that are more efficient & quite

[@RockyRohde]

And heavier

[@chuckschweitzer491]

@@RockyRohde Have you had the opportunity to put some hours on this unit yet just wanted your feedback on the reliability and the cleanness of the power for sensitive electronics thanks

[@maxwellbutler4184]

OH TALALALALALALA

[@bujin5455]

@@chuckschweitzer491 Anytime you're worried about distortion on the line, a UPS is a great inexpensive fix.

[@KuntalGhosh]

@@bujin5455 lol. Only "online" ups can fix the line voltage. If it's a very cheap models (line interactive) will just ignore the distortion & fluctuations. And if it's a mid range model. It will refuse to take that dirty mains. Like my apc br1000g does not like the old honda ebk3000 generator and will refuse to use it's power. But the cheaper bx1100 on my dads computer will not care and provide that dirty power to the load. Only the online ups will take that dirty power convert it to dc and then convert it back to clean ac. Those ups's are very expensive and u can pretty much get an inverter generator. At that point and not worry about anything.

[@GregMcDaniel-lp1oe]

Will the unit run a 4 ton heat pump?

[@RockyRohde]

Yes

[@joeyriviera9379]

Does it also run your submerged well pump?

[@RockyRohde]

Yes.. it runs my house and shop

[@timothyallaninocencio7216]

How much is that?

[@DavidTaitano]

Nice-looking unit! I didn't see a ground wire. Do you have a ground rod in the ground next to the generator?

[@jimsbagels1991]

Ground is in the center of that 50a twist lock

[@PeterLawton]

The house is required to have the ground, so that's already satisfied without adding a second ground. A second is prohibited.

[@DavidTaitano]

@@PeterLawton hmmm...I've installed and maintained hundreds of emergency generators at homes, hospitals, and other buildings. Every one had its own ground lug and dedicated ground rod, with a solid copper wire connected directly to the ground lug on the generator set.

[@PeterLawton]

@@DavidTaitano "If the portable generator is providing electric power to a structure by connection via a transfer switch to a structure (home, office, shop, trailer, or similar) it must be connected to a grounding electrode system, such as a driven ground rod." -- from www.osha.gov/sites/default/files/publications/grounding_port_generator.pdf So the structures you've connected to already had ground, and your generator connected to that via the ground conductor of the cable. Additional grounds you may have added were redundant.

[@bradtippa7523]

The Kubota SQ3140 revs at less than half the revs of yours at just 1,500rpm, it’s quieter and uses less fuel at 100% load as yours does at 40% load. It also provides both single and 3 phase power. I’m in the market to buy one and can only assume you chose a generator that has the same output but is strictly single phase, noisier, more thirsty and louder because of price?

[@RockyRohde]

60hz America

[@chuckschweitzer491]

You can not get these generators in the US they are all 50 HZ

[@mikemakuh5319]

$3.+ a gallon????????? $750. a month? Ever thought of moving into a cave?

[@RockyRohde]

Yeah it’s possible.. But Ac is a priority 😂

[@florajones4914]

Hey for how many hours did the genset runs

[@bradtippa7523]

He told you. He ran it for 4hrs and said it could run for 24hrs at 40% load on one talk of fuel.

[@S.Masters]

It's not Rockys, but My kubota 2 11kw lowboy has a 7 gal tank, I use about 3/4 gallon diesel per hour at about 65% load. I would recommend using a quality fuel additive, IE: TK7 or HotShot ED takes very little each fill. (an ounce per 15 gallons) If you fill up 3, 5 gallon diesel containers, i just got a 10ml syringe fill it up one time for each 5 gallons and wah lah! Done (30ml is 1oz) My kubota has 4200 hours on it. Last year I had to replace two injectors but other than swapping out the fuel filter for an inline fuel filter, and regular maintenance, have had no problems. OH! DO NOT USE Dyed Diesel / Farm / Off Road fuel. Rocky has a very reputable generator with that Kubota.

[@MrBusy427]

Lol and by the I have a beautiful house if you didn’t notice

[@RockyRohde]

Thanks!

[@nickster2660526]

Where did you find the plug adapter ?

[@RockyRohde]

Amazon

[@Scat.original]

@@RockyRohde do you have a link to that adapter?

[@b43xoit]

Does it give you a way to check the power factor?

[@TheJaybird67k]

It's a 1.0 PF

[@nopressurecookingshow4062]

What is the model number to the plug adapter from the machine to the 50 app please

[@RockyRohde]

NEMA SS2-50P to 14-50R, CS6365 to 14-50R

[@RockyRohde]

Parkworld 886399 Shore Power 50A to RV & EV Power Adapter Cord NEMA SS2-50P to 14-50R 1.5FT

[@willcrews9726]

Why are the RPM @ KVA displays flashing so bad ??

[@RockyRohde]

It’s the camera frame rate

[@willcrews9726]

@@RockyRohde ok thanks

[@gusaguire9182]

Is this gen set is brushless

[@S.Masters]

SHOULD be. I know the Lowboy 2 11kw is. Def. check to make sure though. kubota.com

[@vintagecraftsman1868]

[@murph55]

12 amps, couldn't you just use a piece of 14/3 wire to feed the main breaker?

[@Dustin-tt4gx]

Just buy a portable welder.

[@LarryButler-kp3se]

Right away I don't want it. 3600 rpm 2 pole is crazy! 1800 rpm 4 pole makes much more sense.

[@offgridmangogrower]

Why are they still building a 3,600 rpm diesel generator….? Sounds like it’s self destroying…

[@TheStreetCheckerDude]

Silly ahh machine

[@blakeps192]

I will end up as white noise to people. Still terrorizes animals.

[@TheStreetCheckerDude]

Sounds like a vaccum😊

[@dbcooper1509]

3,600 RPM ? No thanks.

[@dgc7321]

3600 rpm screamer...no thanks!!!

[@californigirl]

I have oil heat, someone tell me I can run this generator on the fuel oil.

[@daleolson3506]

Yes