Posted 12/6/2016 02:25 (#5679003 - in reply to #5678432) Subject: RE: Generator vs alternator
Germany
How fast does the PTO turn at engine idle speed? The generator head would want a quite constant 3600 RPM... over-revving it wouldn't be any good either.
An automotive 12V alternator also needs to run quick, but variable speed is not an issue for it. That could be done, but a small generic portabe generator set would be cheaper and handier.