IMD PTO16-SAVR - 16kW Tractor-Driven PTO Generator w/ AVR (540 RPM)

First let me say that I am knew to tractor ownership and the idea of using it for power generation interested me. I have a new Kubota B3300SU for my small farm here in hurricane country.

First mistake was thinking PTO HP and tractor PTO HP were the same. So now I have a generator that will put out about 13kw vs. the 16kw I thought. It should still be fine for my use. The other thing was that the PTO shaft sold here from IMD has an unknown length. I found out it was able to be cut down to size and did so. I however asked the very nice manager at IMD to maybe provide that info for us newbee's. He said he would.

The other thing was that, the full power receptacle was a 50Amp one and not the 60amp shown on this site. IMD was very apologetic and send me the right receptacle right away. I had to remove and install the new receptacle. 2 small lock washers were missing from the hardware used to install it. So my impression is that IMD is a small company in South Carolina assembling imported (Italian) made components into their own designed device. I would hope that their quality control improves in the future. Other than that I was impressed with their response to my little problems.

Electric Generator Direct did ship it well, but was unresponsive with my phone inquiries as how to remedy these situations. I would suggest calling IMD and discussing your unique situation and skip the middle men.

First let me say that I am knew to tractor ownership and the idea of using it for power generation interested me. I have a new Kubota B3300SU for my small farm here in hurricane country.

First mistake was thinking PTO HP and tractor PTO HP were the same. So now I have a generator that will put out about 13kw vs. the 16kw I thought. It should still be fine for my use. The other thing was that the PTO shaft sold here from IMD has an unknown length. I found out it was able to be cut down to... more