Anyboby Recognize this Generator

[tamecrow]

Anybody recognize this generator? It's supposed to be a 1967 US military generator. The only numbers I could find on it are N84044 and 2A016 which I believe is the engine. Looks a little rough, but runs like new. Guy wants $100.00 for it. I have no idea of the wattage.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Standard 1500w mil genset. The model # escapes me right now.

 

[bratpackdad]

I don't recall the model but I do recall how LOUD they are!!!!!!!

 

[Recovry4x4]

MEP-015A. 1500 watts and well worth $25. LOL, it's worth a "C" note despite the wrap and hope starter. I'd buy it for $100 if I could watch him start it!

 

[Isaac-1]

It looks like it might be a variant of the 1.5 kw MEP-015A, I have seen photos showing a few variations in the control panels and fuel tanks on them, and this looks close.

Ike

 

[tamecrow]

I don't recall the model but I do recall how LOUD they are!!!!!!!

Yes, very loud, but not a problem where it's gonna be used. I was told these were underrated. Anybody know the actual output?

 

[Recovry4x4]

I'd say at least good for 1.8 KW.

 

[papabear]

Standard 1500w mil genset. The model # escapes me right now.

Yep standard 1.5KW. Good for running a couple light sets etc and other SMALL uses.

I have one and really like it. It's worth a hundred bucks if...like me, you just want a small military generator.
If you want a generator you can really use for heavier use just throw in a couple hundred bucks and get a much better civilian set.

 

[Isaac-1]

Under rated is relative, it is more like most modern civilian generators are extremely over rated, I don't know about the MEP-015a, (I have a diesel MEP-016b/701a 3kw) but most of the military units of similar size are designed to do full rated output 24/7. There is no direct comparison, but I would rate it about on par with the typical 3500 watt "surge" generator of today, but built much more solid, be aware these tend to drink fuel at a faster rate too.

Ike

p.s. Think of it as being capable of running any one thing that plugs into a standard 15 amp plug. (or several light draw items)

 

[jbk]

015a i had one. it would handle a 1500 watt load easy.theirs a switch in the control box to allow 220 volt. uses .5 gph if the carb. and plugs are good not to hard to start. theirs a prime lever on the fuel pump to get gas to the carb. before starting.

 

[NDT]

That is one fine generator, I ran my entire house from one of those for a week during Hurricane Ike. Does not burn much gas and has the umph to start a refrigerator, while running lights, TVs, fans, washing machine, etc.

 

[maddawg308]

I've heard they were good to 2.1 KW.