2002 - Volume #26, Issue #2, Page #41
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Pickup "PowerBox" Provides Portable Power
The PowerBox is a combination generator and air compressor to power air tools, electric tools and even a welder. It mounts behind the cab in a pickup bed, just like a toolbox. It contains an electric-start engine and 12-volt battery, generator, compressor, 10-gal. air storage tank, and a 12 1/2-gal. fuel tank. There's also storage for tools and welding.
The base model features a 20 hp Kohler engine, which powers a 10 kva generator, producing 8,500 watts, and two air pumps, producing a steady flow of 8.6 cubic ft. per minute. Maximum welding power from this unit is 315 amps. It comes equipped to provide both 120 and 240 single-phase power and 230-volt three-phase power, as well. It also has both 1 1/4 in. and 1 3/8 in. regulated air outlets.
Two larger size units are available.
Welders are optional. You can choose from stick, MIG or TIG welding kits and you can add a plasma arc cutter or an FCAW welding feeder kit.
Prices range from $4,500 to $13,500 or more, depending on welder and compressor options and engines ordered.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Garry Collins, PowerBox, Dynamic Power Source, Box 936, New Albany, Ind. 47151 (ph toll-free 877 693-7269; Website: www.187 powerbox.com).
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