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*Diesel engines are heavier. For example this 26.4 HP engine weighs 171 lbs dry and without radiator, fan or water. It is comparable in price to some gasoline engines ($2195): [[image:Cat_26HP_Diesel_Engine.png]] | *Diesel engines are heavier. For example this 26.4 HP engine weighs 171 lbs dry and without radiator, fan or water. It is comparable in price to some gasoline engines ($2195): [[image:Cat_26HP_Diesel_Engine.png]] | ||
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?Item=28-1833] | [https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?Item=28-1833 Product Web Page] | ||
*Kohler engines - up to 38 HP in similar configuration as we use: | *Kohler engines - up to 38 HP in similar configuration as we use: | ||
[[image:Kohler_38HP_Engine.jpg]] | [[image:Kohler_38HP_Engine.jpg]] | ||
[http://www.jackssmallengines.com/small_engine_lookup.cfm?engine_manu_id=18&type=Vertical] | [http://www.jackssmallengines.com/small_engine_lookup.cfm?engine_manu_id=18&type=Vertical Product Web Page] | ||
*This is the 28 HP B&S engine I've been using - it has an excellent price of < $700. Shipping weight: 100 lbs (in reality: 85 lbs): | *This is the 28 HP B&S engine I've been using - it has an excellent price of < $700. Shipping weight: 100 lbs (in reality: 85 lbs): | ||
[[image:Briggs_28HP_Engine.png]] | [[image:Briggs_28HP_Engine.png]] | ||
[https://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/shop/html/pages/products/briggs_vertical_shaft_engines4390.html] | [https://www.smallenginesuppliers.com/shop/html/pages/products/briggs_vertical_shaft_engines4390.html Product Web Page] | ||
*The 36 HP B&S engine adds 28% more power, but costs more than 3x the price. Shipping weight: 135 lbs: | *The 36 HP B&S engine adds 28% more power, but costs more than 3x the price. Shipping weight: 135 lbs: | ||
[[image:Briggs_36HP_Engine.png]] | [[image:Briggs_36HP_Engine.png]] | ||
[http://www.brandnewengines.com/613777-2110.aspx] | [http://www.brandnewengines.com/613777-2110.aspx Product Web Page] | ||
Of course, more power means more fluid flow and heat dissipation. The hydraulic plumbing must also be considered and adjusted if necessary. The pump will have to change as well. | Of course, more power means more fluid flow and heat dissipation. The hydraulic plumbing must also be considered and adjusted if necessary. The pump will have to change as well. | ||
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*The pump currently being used [[image:Hydreco_Pump.png]] | *The pump currently being used [[image:Hydreco_Pump.png]] | ||
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?catname=&qty=1&item=9-4848-E] | [https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?catname=&qty=1&item=9-4848-E Product Web Page] | ||
*This Cessna pump can handle the extra power: [[image:Cessna_Pump.png]] | *This Cessna pump can handle the extra power: [[image:Cessna_Pump.png]] | ||
[https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-4063-C&catname=] | [https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?item=9-4063-C&catname= Product Web Page] | ||
=Links= | =Links= | ||
*[[36 hp Briggs and Stratton]] | *[[36 hp Briggs and Stratton]] | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 25 March 2013
Introduction
A discussion has taken place concerning modifications to the Power Cube for the upcoming OSEBG LifeTrac build. The question was raised about powering the LifeTrac with a single more powerful Power Cube instead of two current Power Cubes.
Similar Hydraulic Power Units
Foster 35 HP diesel hydraulic power unit @ $18,000 and 3100 lbs (compare to Power Cube @ $26,000 and 500 lbs):
The Foster gasoline "Power Packs" are more comparable to the Power Cube - it is larger and heavier, but largely due to the 25 gal hydraulic reservoir:
Options
Engine
- Diesel engines are heavier. For example this 26.4 HP engine weighs 171 lbs dry and without radiator, fan or water. It is comparable in price to some gasoline engines ($2195):
- Kohler engines - up to 38 HP in similar configuration as we use:
- This is the 28 HP B&S engine I've been using - it has an excellent price of < $700. Shipping weight: 100 lbs (in reality: 85 lbs):
- The 36 HP B&S engine adds 28% more power, but costs more than 3x the price. Shipping weight: 135 lbs:
Of course, more power means more fluid flow and heat dissipation. The hydraulic plumbing must also be considered and adjusted if necessary. The pump will have to change as well.
Hydraulic Pump
- The pump currently being used
- This Cessna pump can handle the extra power:
