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I just wanted to give everyone a update on my thread and say thanks to everyone who commented and sent PMs. I bid on a 002a on GL, but didn't win. I ended up buying a used/like new Generac XG8000E locally. It had 1.9 hours on it and I paid $900. Still looks brand new. The Generac is a 10k...

Thanks! That's great to know! Transport is who I was talking about. Doesn't sound like I should rely on them for service though. Having a forum resource that close is great news! I may be messaging you if I find one and have some questions.

I'm keeping an eye out for a really good 002 unit right now. I've got a few options that are further away than I'd like so I'm keeping an eye out for something a little closer first.

That sounds like exactly what I'd want. Looks like you're about 10 to 11 hours away though. If I can't find anything like that closer, I will be contacting you.

Ok, after letting all this sink in I think I've finally decided on the 002a, even if it won't power my central air. I see now that there's probably no reason to waste money on fuel to cool the entire house if I lose power for more than a few days. I can move to the basement and stay cool for a...

Didn't know that. I'll check with some neighbors. One is an electric company foreman.

After watching countless videos and reading hvac forums, I'm going to try to determine the "inrush amp draw" (just learned that) for my a/c compressor. Once I figure out what that is, I'll post it here and see if anyone can tell me if the 002a will be big enough. I just have to buy a clamp on...

I have zero electrical knowledge. I don't own a multi meter and would have no idea how to use one.

Ok. However, I don't live on a farm. I live in a small subdivision on 6 acres. My family lives on a farm about an hour and a half south of me. That's where I have access to the diesel. I'm not a handy man by any stretch. I change oil in my vehicles and rotate tires, but that's about the extent...

I have considered that. But that still doesn't help my concerns with working on and servicing an MEP unit.

I've looked into the standby units and they are more than I want to spend. Looking at close to $10k for everything done and ready to go.

Another option someone pointed out to me was that I might consider a pto generator. I can get a 12 kw or 13 kw for about $1500 and just use it on the back of my tractor. Problem with that is I'd probably be needing to use my tractor in the event that power went out, either for snow and ice...

There's no question that the 003 will outperform most every other unit. The concern is whether I'll be able to maintain it up to the point when the times comes for me go use it. It's not going to shine much at all if it has a problem that I can't fix.

I'm thinking that in the event of a storm or power outage, gas will be hard to find and there will be lots of other people trying to get it also. A diesel would take advantage of my stockpile and there will be fewer people trying to buy diesel than gas. I won't need to be driving to an area...

Diesel is definitely the way I'll be going. And I want to run as much as I possibly can. Yes, I'm comfortable hooking up a portable gen with the 4 prong plug. Most of the other diesel gens I'm seeing are 6500 to 7500W and I'm assuming that's surge watts since they are residential/homeowner units.

I think diesel is the key factor for me. I keep 100 gallons on hand at all times and have access to just about 5000 gallons at any time. And since it comes from my family's farm, they let me have all I want for free. So fuel economy isn't super important. But being diesel is important.

After talking to some people and reading through the forum, now I'm a little concerned the MEPs may not be for me. I'm not mechanically inclined and have zero electrical knowledge. I'm afraid now that I may get an MEP that either has or develops issues that I can't fix and I would have no local...

Thanks for the info. Just wanted to consider other options. Worried about buying an MEP unit and having problems with it. I'm not much of a mechanic and don't know if anyone in my area could even work on one. At least with the Kubota engine, I know I could at least get service at a dealership...

Does anyone know anything about those 7KW Kubota generator/light towers? They look to be military. They are built inside a paneled trailer with 4 wheels. The trailer is not meant for being pulled on the road though. Here is one local to me: http://stlouis.craigslist.org/grd/4625596265.html...

No water pump.