Running cost of 3 phase silent diesel generator

[logmancheshire]

Hi looking at buying a 60kva 3 phase generator to power poach 360, under full load the manufactures state they use 13 litres/hour , where as a tractor powering our current 350 posch uses about 25 litres/day! Does anyone use silent genny and can you advise on size and fuel consumption thanks!

[briquette_seller]

I have a 45kva jenny and use approx 30 litres in a 9 hour shift.

Thats powering lights, two heaters, compressor and firewood processor

[logmancheshire]

Great thanks, so pretty much on parr with a tractor then, thanks!

[Paper Rustler]

I run a 60Kva lights heaters kettle kindling machine and processor use abt 200 litres of red per week.

[gensetsteve]

On half load our 60 kva uses about 5 litres an hour. The other thing to remember it's an engine bolted to an alternator so your not paying out for gearbox oil or repairs. Less friction should also mean better efficency.

[logmancheshire]

Thanks, paper rustler , is the 200 litres based on 5 day week 7 hour days? ! What make do you have? I suppose it does depend on type size etc of timber cutting too?!