petrol/ diesel generator

[jaspercarrot]

i am looking to buy a new generator to run a cement mixer also drills and discutters etc, what type and what kva, kw would be suitable i dont want the most expensive just something with enough power to do general power tool jobs. thanks.

[ianmunt]

Diesel more durable (but may be heavier)Depending on the HP of the mixer,I'd go for no less than 1,8kw,2.5 if you can run to it.Useful to have 220/110 volt options,possibly also a 12DC output for battery charging.No first hand experience,but Wolf regularly advertise and sound value for money
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