Bobcat 480v

[Double D]

Hello.

I need a portable 480V power source to power 480V concrete saws.
I was searching for a generator and came across the Bobcat.

I have three main questions regarding the 480v version of the Bobcat.

#1 Can anyone tell me if the 480v Bobcat can be had fuel injected?
#2 Does the 480v version have auto idle?
#3 Does the 480V have the proper outlets to power a Dynasty 280 DX?

Thank you!

[xryan]

1. No but should be, the other version does.
2. Yes, FYI, it's no low speed diesel, there's not much of a difference in the idle/load, It goes from idle of LOUD @2300RPM to load of LOUDER @3600RPM
3. Yes/no depending on what you plug you have on the Dynasty, "most" people probably use a NEMA 6-50P. The Bobcat comes with NEMA 14-50R (4 wire 240v) so you either use a pigtail with a NEMA 14-50P to NEMA 6-50R, or you put a NEMA 14-50P on your dynasty

OR

You use the Bobcat NEMA L16-30R (4 wire 480v) and put a NEMA L16-30P on the dynasty.

[Double D]

Thank you Ryan.

I was just looking at a data sheet for this model.

The highest power item they show this generator running is a 5hp electric motor.

https://www.millerwelds.com/equipment/welders/engine-driven/bobcat-3-phase-engine-driven-welder-m00148

The concrete saw I'm trying to run is 10hp.

http://www.mkdiamonddirect.com/product.sc;jsessionid=2BA7BEF54FFD5B6A380D756E6B310E4E.p3plqscsfapp005?productId=2588&categoryId=217

wondering if this is going to be enough generator for my needs?

[xryan]

10hp should be 7,450 watts, so 480v Bobcat 3 phase 10,000 watts continuous should run it no problem.

[Double D]

Thank you very much Ryan.

Much appreciated!

[Double D]

Okay, last question regarding the Bobcat. I promise. ;-)

I have a 120v concrete saw that trips 20 amp Breakers. It runs great on a 30 amp breaker.

I would like to change out the 120 Outlet/20 amp breaker receptacle on the Bobcat to a 120v/30 amp receptacle.

is this a possibility? I'm assuming it would void my warranty but if I can't use the saw I need, the generator is not going to do me any good.

[Aeronca41]

Rather than voiding your warranty by changing plugs and breakers (and potentially toasting internal wiring that may be capable of handling only 20 amps), just make up a separate cord/breaker box that plugs into the 4-pin 120/240 volt outlet. Put a 30 a breaker and 30 a outlet in the separate box and you're done with warranty intact. If you are not electrically knowledgeable about how to do this, speak with a local electrician. Not hard or expensive.

[Double D]

Thank you very much Aeronca41.

I've got a sparky buddy that is going to hook me up.

[Aeronca41]

Super! You're set to go.

[Broccoli1]

https://www.amazon.com/Conntek-Y1450520S-Generator-Y-Adapter-Connectors/dp/B00BHGXYRC

[Double D]

Thanks Ed!