On Tue, 24 Apr 2018 09:42:12 +0100, Chris Green wrote:

Johnny B Good wrote:

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BTW, just how big is this diesel powered mower that it needs what
seems
to be a full size car/truck alternator? :-)

It's not particularly big but it is verging on commercial. The Hatz
1B50 engine is 8.5kW output (around 11 BHP). It drives a three rotor
125cm wide cutting deck but there are loads of electrical accessories.
The cutting height is electrically adjustable, there's a cruise control
(!), an electrically operated rear PTO and a power connection for a sand
spreader.

I understand the need for the more substantial car/truck styled
alternator now. :-)

Thanks for that insight.

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Johnny B Good