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Old 03-26-2015, 05:11 PM   #57
Don Higgins
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Default Re: Generator Questions and Answers, by R&J Control Inc

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395 View Post
Onan 10K Diesel Generator. What (in hours) is the lifespan of these units / when do they get to the point where they start having the kind of problems. Where its better to replace the unit rather than fix it? Just asking out of curosiusity as mine only has around 1200 hours on it. For future reference.
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I have seen them with 20,000 hours on them. Most need fairly expensive generator related parts around 10,000 hours. New ones are $10,500 so fixing them is a good idea.

Engines are good for as long as you take care of them.
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