Engine to hydraulic

[ApocGoD]

Im going to use one 13.7Hp diesel engine to power 2 hydraulic pumps, these pumps need to run at 3600rpm max each, is it ok to turn both pumps with one engine that runs at 3600rpm total?

 

[THE HUNTER]

if the pumps are supposed to run at 3600rpm, and the engine runs at 3600rpm, i suppose that would be ideal. unless im missing something here?

 

[ApocGoD]

If I were running 2 pumps 3600rpm on 1 engine. Would that make a difference?

 

[THE HUNTER]

would the way you hook the pumps up to the engine make them both run at the same speed as the engine? if so, then i suppose it would be fine.

unless the pumps load the engine too much to allow it to run at full speed.
but that could happen even with a single pump, if it were too big for the engine to power.

why do you need two separate pumps anyway? i dont know much about designing hydraulic systems or anything, but wouldnt one larger pump work just as well?

 

[ApocGoD]

Yeah, but they're more expensive. The pumps im planning on using are optimal for the required load. It'll take 1 pump to power 2 of the 4 motors, so I would need 2 pumps.

 

[THE HUNTER]

okay then. again, i dont know much about the subject, so yah, do w/e would be best. lol

im sure a few guys on here know something about hydraulics, so you will prob get better help than i gave you. lol

 

[Kaptain Krunch]

i hope you realize how expensive this will be.

 

[motor_head]

yea that will work just don't run any reduction

 

[ApocGoD]

i hope you realize how expensive this will be.

Ive done my expenses and it comes up to roughly $1860 including the Perkins diesel 13.7Hp. That price doesnt include tires, rims, and the frame pieces. hehe. I can post a parts list if you like. It may help me out if you do spot an error or two.

 

[ApocGoD]

Im not too good at this hydraulic thing, so ill post a parts list and the part numbers for www.surpluscenter.com

 

[THE HUNTER]

why do you need a diesel engine? wouldnt a gasoline engine of equivalent power be a lot cheaper?
of course, having a diesel kart would be pretty cool, lol.

 

[ApocGoD]

Actually, I was looking at the 13Hp gas engine they had beside it and it was 400$ more. Plus diesel runs longer, and are easier to maintain. Not to mention the gas engine at 13hp had 9ft pds of torque, and this has 21.9 ft pds of torque.

 

[ApocGoD]

Ugh, I contacted Surplus Center, and they'er out of stock and have no more coming in. Im trying to get a suggestion for a different but equal engine from them.

 

[ApocGoD]

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009101315592164&item=28-1684&catname=engines

Would this be worth it?