Before You Buy Any Yanmar Diesel Generator!
Yanmar diesel generators (YDG) are produced by a world-wide manufacturing business, operating in many countries. In the USA, it is Yanmar America Corporation. You may have noticed, high recognition of their products, be it diesel generator sets, construction equipment, machinery, or marine engines. That’s why, considering this well respected brand when buying your next diesel generator is a smart move. In general, their products are regarded a cut above the rest, a sort of “deluxe” version of diesel back-up power that most American homes and businesses should have, at their disposal. Why? To be ready for inevitable power blackouts resulting from natural disasters, electricity grid failures or power overload problems.
Now, each YDG is build by Yanmar. But, there’s a whole range of diesel generators that use Yanmar diesel engines in their generator sets; for example: NORPRO, Diesel America, to name a few. This is another testimony to the outstanding quality of their diesel engines.
YDG come in three versions: YDG2700, YDG3700 and YDG5500, with the corresponding continuous AC output 2.5kW, 3.5kW and 5.5kW respectively. Their operational speed is 3600 RPM for a 60Hz output. They are built as revolving field type 2 pole generators, which means low maintenance costs due to the simplicity of construction. They all have air cooled diesel engines and a number of very useful features:
- large fuel tank for an extended run time,
- electric start with recoil back-up,
- automatic shut down for low oil pressure situation.
These Yanmar diesel generators are remarkably easy to move, with the units weighing between 139 and 238 lb. Although these generators are all portable (built as a roll cage) a set of wheels
can be added for extra mobility.
Although Yanmar diesel generators’ prices are higher than their competitors (YDG3700 is offered for between $2,500 and $2,999 by most dealers) their outstanding operational parameters, coupled with low maintenance costs and good resale value, makes them a definite emergency power source for American homeowners and business operators. Rather than buying a cheap, imported diesel generator, consider investing in one, that will give you an outstanding and dependable service for the years to come.
