I just saw an add from Costco for a 6500 Onan-Cummins diesel generator. They didn't list the price but I'm sure it's competitive. The generator is an
awsome combination.
.Al G - 8-30-2006 at 08:37 PM
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Originally posted by Diver
I just saw an add from Costco for a 6500 Onan-Cummins diesel generator. They didn't list the price but I'm sure it's competitive. The generator is an
awsome combination.
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...Cummins Engine Company took over Onan generators some years ago. They mfg. lots of Gas powered genny sets using the 'Onan' nameplate. You have to
get your 'Onan' spare parts at a Cummins dealer, these days - and they aren't CHEAP!vgabndo - 8-30-2006 at 09:21 PM
Cummins makes at 7.5 kw diesel genset. I don't know it the Costco unit is diesel. Seems like if it was they'd be bragging about it.bajaguy - 8-30-2006 at 10:34 PM
If you look at the COSTCO ad, under the specifications, there is a warning from the State of California that states "this product uses
gasoline".....but COSTCO does have some good looking Onan propane generators.jerry - 8-30-2006 at 11:03 PM
cummins been doing onan service for years there top of the line not cheep but the best and so is the onan gen sets
For a diesel generator
BajaRob - 8-31-2006 at 08:58 AM
of that size the cost is substantially higher. Last year I paid $4500 for a Yamaha 6500 water-cooled diesel genset. The price included shipping from
Chicago to Carson City and there was no sales tax. This genny should outlast me.Al G - 8-31-2006 at 02:25 PM
Can someone tell me if diesel or Propane would be more economical.
What are the advantage or disadvantage of one over the other?
Thoughts
Sonora Wind - 8-31-2006 at 02:39 PM
I'm not sure the cost difference. But propane will burn cleaner. Have you considered Biodiesel. You can make it yourself with about a $500 to $1000
start up investment. If you use waste oil I understand it costs about 60 to 70 cents a gal to make. I'm meeting Saturday with a dude who's been
making his own fuel for five years now. WELL SEE???Al G - 8-31-2006 at 02:58 PM
Hola Sonora Wind,
Please report back. I am sure there would be great interest.
Also if you know what is involved in conversion to bio-diesel engine.
I don't remember alot of McDonalds in Baja though.
[Edited on 8-31-2006 by Al G]comitan - 8-31-2006 at 03:07 PM
Biodiesel generator that I would say competes with solar and will probably last forever, and cheap too.
Comitan, the reworked lister engines sold on rockymountain are top shelf! A friend got one and after inspection I ordered a 10hp. Built to last
for-ev-er!Dave - 8-31-2006 at 07:00 PM
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If you use waste oil I understand it costs about 60 to 70 cents a gal to make.
You can make the rounds of restaurants and get their used fry oil. They'll be happy to give it to you. And the 500-1k startup costs? No-way.Al G - 8-31-2006 at 07:06 PM
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Biodiesel generator that I would say competes with solar and will probably last forever, and cheap too.
