Rear DC generator on eBay from ND

[Kent 435]

Opened at $99.99. Not "original" as far as I can tell. Ad reads: This Butler generator is in working condition. The pulley size is 5" and it takes 15 hp to run.The bracket on the generator fits an Allis Chalmers garden tractor and will be removed before the generator is shipped.The tag reads:Butler Generator...Serial # 601804,Type Welder,Style Comp,Frame 150BB,Volts 20-35,Amps 150,Cycle DC,RPM 2800. Sold as is.[A href='http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1620547857'][img src='http://abacus.sj.ipixmedia.com/abc/M28/cfe29ce7eb840f377e166cd1/i-1.JPG'][/a]

[johnsup 0]

Kent, I am thinking that is really a setup for arc (stick) welding.

[globalmkts 0]

If you buy it, dis-mantle it, clean it and replace the bearings if needed. Inspect the armature, windings, etc. These are great if: 1. You need to weld implements on the farm and cannot get power to the source. Otherwise forget it. If you need a stick welder and you have AC power, go out and buy a used one.