Doug in IL said: (quoted from post at 10:17:55 12/18/09) I have a old grain dryer. The manual for the dryer says it can be run with the pto of a "three plow" tractor. So, I would assume, probably, 35 pto horsepower. What horsepower electric motor would it take to replace the tractor? This is to operate the fan on the dryer. Any help?
IF your 35 number is correct?, then you will likely need an electric motor with somewhat less, but probably still more than 20, so before spending too much effort to track that down, I ask, do you have three phase electric power available. If not, you need look no further, as single phase and 20HP are not a match. If yes, continue your investigation, keeping in mind that some major speed reduction will be needed as well (~1750rpm down to PTO rpm).
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