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The F16 canopy crane thingy I had a few years back had a dual pump system. One pump ran on 220V the other 24Vdc. What about doing something like that? When the truck is up and running, it could support itself that way. Then you could alternatively use a generator to power the AC motor. Or even slave the truck with another truck to run it on 24v.The wife and I were brainstorming last night and she came up with an idea that I think is brilliant. Instead of trying to mount an engine somewhere to drive the pump, mount an electric motor to drive the pump and mount a diesel generator where ever it is easiest to access. Think about it, the elecric motor would be way easier to locate due to the smaller size, speed would be infinatly adjustable, plus you would have a generator to run other equipment off of, like a welder or plasma cutter.
Thoughts?
You're going to need some rather large motors to run this I think...