Petrol generator for farm use

jaginsligo · 28-08-2021 07:41PM #1

Hi guys,

The farm yard doesn't have power & I'm looking for a petrol generator to power things like power washer, power tools, maybe a welder (very seldom). It won't be used much, maybe 20 times a year & probably only for an hour or 2 at a time

I saw this on screwfix , would it do what I need?

https://www.screwfix.ie/p/impax-im1800ifg-1800w-inverter-frame-generator-240v/843hp

dont want to spend a fortune, appreciate the advice

wrangler · 28-08-2021 08:27PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058206289/petrol-generator-for-farm-use

Make sure your generator has enough power, Our power washer is 3200 watt whereas that generator is 1800w, you'd need 1000 watt more than your highest demanding tool to be safe. I'd imagine a welder is demanding too

dohc turbo2 · 28-08-2021 08:44PM

Welding using a generator with modern welder is asking for trouble , would burn the card in the welder , with a handy size generator anyway

wrangler · 28-08-2021 09:02PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117816783#Comment_117816783

My generator is only 2500w so could never use it on a welder....

SuperTortoise · 29-08-2021 10:29AM

You'd need something around a 6000w generator to run a welder, and it wouldn't be a big welder at that.

jaginsligo · 29-08-2021 10:34PM

Thanks lads, might leaving welding off the list

MfMan · 30-08-2021 04:59PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058206289/petrol-generator-for-farm-use

I got one of them a few months ago. Previously had Aldi piece of crap which was a b*tch to start and had poor power output. This one, for the few times I've used it so far, does the things I need, i.e. mag drill, grinder, hammer drill, demolition hammer (smaller than kango). I don't do any welding, so can't comment. Takes straight petrol rather than 50/1 oil mix.

*red face on* I couldn't start it when I got it first and was on the point of returning it. Then I read the manual again and discovered I had the wrong 0/1 switch turned on - it was the economy one I was toggling instead 😀 Starting fine since. *red face off*

jaginsligo · 30-08-2021 06:09PM

Have to say the knowledge in the forum is unreal &the fact that people are willing to share it

Fair dues to ye, great stuff

Thanks again

Esel · 30-08-2021 07:04PM

Takes straight petrol rather than 50/1 oil mix.

That's because it's a 4-stroke. Only 2-strokes need oil in petrol.

minerleague · 01-09-2021 11:36AM

Question - should a petrol powered water pump be run at full revs or just enough to pump the water? ( was always told chainsaws should be run at max revs )

Aravo · 03-07-2025 03:46PM

Apologies for bumping an old thread. Am thinking of getting a petrol generator for general farm use. Loncin 6500 or 8000. Could the purchase be used against farm tax. And will I only be allowed partial offset as it could be said that it would be used for dwelling house use aswell.

_Brian · 04-07-2025 01:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123601867#Comment_123601867

Have a Loncin 8000 key start here. Very handy item and can weld away fine. Think it’s 8m a peak and 6kva constant.

I keep meaning to buy long life additive for the petrol so it doesn’t sour with infrequent usage.

pureza · 04-07-2025 02:12PM

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123601867#Comment_123601867

full allowance for the farm generator

If it’s a fixed generator eg a pto driven one or you are vat registered (as a company or sole trader) you’ll get the vat back too

Petrol generator for farm use

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