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« on: July 12, 2021, 11:28:41 AM »
I am really intrigued by the Lister! I would like to build what many people call a utility trailer or a tool trailer. It will be a flat trailer with an engine, generator, compressor, water pump, arc welder and a set of relatively high powered lights. My property is in the high plains desert and beyond what you would simply call "off grid", so this trailer will be used for construction purposes but also for maintenance and survival. The Lister engines are quite a bit heavier than more modern engines but I like the fuel consumption, the low noise and rpms and the dependability of the Lister. My questions:
1. Will the lifespan and performance of a Lister be negatively affected by being put on a mobile platform (assuming the trailer is designed for the weight. I am guessing that the weight of the whole thing - including some hand tools, chains, etc will be about 2,000 pounds).
2. Do you think it is better to have the lister turn a generator and have each of the other tools powered by electric motors, or have a series of pulleys and belts turn as many of the other tools as possible (direct drive). I will appreciate your opinions.