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Talntedmrgreen
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 Posted - 03/24/2011 : 09:37:10
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Locally found Simplicity Generator...I talked to the guy and it's on the rear hitch mounting bracket, and works fine. He says no dents, scratches, etc, but was unsure over the phone on the model and watts. Thought it would be a nice conversation piece here, since I thought his price was high and I'm not considering a purchase at this point.
Anybody have any info on this one? What would it be worth, to you guys if you found a nice one? Gotta figure that for me, this wouldn't really see much use, and is 'neat' more than anything else. I have a portable generator that suits my 'needs'. I've just never found one for sale, especially so close (half hour drive).
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tractorjoe
USA
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 12:25:55
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| I thought the one pictured looked liek a newer model than those in the links. I've never seen one that looked quite like it. I'm tempted to make an offer, but have too many irons in the fire... |
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1014211
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 15:35:59
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| I thought about buying one when I found one locally too, but I have a very nice 8000 (13000 peak) generator already so it would be just for show, and i couldn't justify buying it to just have. That being said, if i had the money for a collector piece it would be nice.... |
Jon
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2011 : 15:37:21
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tractorjoe
USA
381 Posts |
Posted - 03/24/2011 : 16:01:37
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Originally posted by Talntedmrgreen
I thought the one pictured looked liek a newer model than those in the links. I've never seen one that looked quite like it. I'm tempted to make an offer, but have too many irons in the fire...
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I can't see any picture at all.
If it is from photobucket or somewhere, then it is blocked from here. |
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Richard L.
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 17:18:18
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| I've seen them advertised for $500 and wouldn't go near that price. Maybe $150 or $200 for me to get interested. |
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 17:30:47
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| That's kinda what I was figuring...$200 and I'm in. $400 is just too much for a showpiece... |
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tractorjoe
USA
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Richard L.
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 18:09:20
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| I don't know that much about them but what can it do. I mean has it got 220 capabilities or is it more 1 duplex plug to run a refrigerator or...I had one given to me years ago (not Simplicity but a generic one) and sold it when I moved out here. I remember it had a screw in place for a light bulb and maybe 1 or 2 duplex plugs. That thing must have weighed 200 lbs., granted it was old as the hills but looked like a decent one. With all the things happening for the 2k scare there were more of those things around than you could count. Now not so much. Fortunately since we've lived here our all electric house has only had 1 power outage for about 3 hours but I can only imagine that will be famous last words one of these days. |
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Mack
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 20:19:07
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 03/24/2011 : 20:38:07
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| Oh boy, thats our girl! Thanks Mack! So we have a 5000 watt unit with both voltage outputs...hmmm... |
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1014211
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2011 : 07:04:42
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| The only time I would probably use it is if I needed electricity out in our woods, or in the yard where there is no power. My 8000 watt generator is portable but very heavy and awkward to move. So it sits in the storage unit by the house. So it would be neat to use then, but other than that it would be a nice piece to have. You got some thinkin' to do Josh!! :) |
Jon
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
4110 Posts |
Posted - 03/25/2011 : 09:48:21
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I've had very good fortune, as far as tractors go, as of late, and still have my fingers crossed on something else I would love to add to my stable. Two attachments tie for #1 in my mind, and I'm waiting for the Tractor Fairy to open the door for the 2nd of those two...Old Dominion left St louis with the 1st one this morning, aimed for the Great Lake State!
My 'budget' was intended to fuel a Big Ten restoration, and so far, it has been depleted on other opportunities... |
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tractorjoe
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2011 : 10:11:18
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I have a question.
How can you tell that it is the 5000 watt unit he posted, and not the 1500 watt unit that I linked to?
It looks identical, size and everything, except for the logo. |
- Joe
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Talntedmrgreen
USA
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Posted - 03/25/2011 : 10:38:01
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| Just was lookin at the outlet configuration...Ill have to look again. Didnt think the 1500w had the higher voltage option... |
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What model is it, and what's it worth? (Generator)
