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Selecting a vehicle-mounted generator.(Fleets)
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August 1, 2006
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2006 Hanley-Wood, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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On-board power in public works fleets is increasing due to the need for lighting and computerized equipment. Electrical power is a handy asset for work trucks and construction equipment, enabling your crew to run lights, welders, drills, grinders, hammers, and pumps.
There are four ways to get vehicle-mounted electrical power:
* Generator sets with dedicated engines
* Inverters
* Under-hood power from a belted generator
* Hydraulic-powered generators that rely on the prime mover's power take-off (PTO).
On a traditional generator set, the engine has a separate fuel supply and maintenance requirements, such as oil changes. Large industrial units with ...
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