Is this alternator suitable for battery charging?

[mobile_bob]

i really like that little subaru unit!

anyone got a current price for one?

bob g

[BioHazard]

i really like that little subaru unit!

anyone got a current price for one?

bob g

You'd have to talk Coleman into producing it again...so probably around $5 million or so? 

I definately wish I could buy one, though I think they were in the $500+ range a few years ago. There's one on ebay for $200, but it looks pretty rough...

[BioHazard]

Here's a good review of that generator explaining a bit about how it works:
http://www.epinions.com/review/Coleman_Ultimite_1100_Watt_Generator_PMG201102/content_365990416004

[BioHazard]

Interesting, Zenoah makes a chainsaw rated at 1.3hp with what I'm assuming is the same 25cc engine.
http://www.zenoah.net/node4103.aspx?nid=257298
(not available in the US)

I would also assume that is a much more conservative, long lasting HP estimate. Should be able to power a 35 amp or so alternator at the very least, right?

This is the engine I want to use:
http://www.zenoah.net/node4103.aspx?nid=256875
Here they list it as 2.44hp, though I'm sure I saw a power curve somewhere showing 3+hp...

They even have a water cooled version claiming 2.9hp:
http://www.zenoah.net/node4103.aspx?nid=256867
That would be kind of cool, enough power to charge a battery and heat a few gallons of water for a shower at the same time. They sell water cooled exhaust parts, too...

I just wish I could come up with some electronics like the UltiMite charger has instead of an automotive alternator...