10kW Diesel Generator-Trailer, US Military

Description

For sale is a MEP-803A 10kW diesel powered generator that is mounted on a US military trailer.  The unit was purchased from a surplus auction and was not running.  The unit has since been repaired with a replacement parts listed below.  The generator can be unbolted from the trailer if that is desired.
Unit was assembled in April of 2000 by Fermont.  The engine is a private labeled as a Onan engine but is really a Lister-Petter 4cyl, DN4M-1 diesel engine with a nominal 24 horsepower rating.  The electrical generator head is made by Marathon Electric.  The generator enclosure is made entirely from aluminum sheets and rolled shapes.  The trailer is made from steel.  Both generator and trailer were painted with the US Military Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) paint and the 3-color camouflage paint pattern on top of that.
The trailer is a "1 TON M116A3 CHASSIS" that was made in December of 2000.  The trailer was made by Turtle Mountain Manufacturing Co.  It has two single tire wheels.  Each wheel has a manual parking brake.  The pintle ring has surge brakes and a break-away brake.  The trailer is made from steel and has a rear fold down support in addition to the front tongue jack.
The set is capable of producing three different power arrangements:
1) 120v/1ph/60Hz @ 104 amps one leg
2) 120/240v/1ph/60Hz @ 52 amps per leg
3) 120/208v/3ph/60Hz @ 34 amps per leg
Since this is a US Military unit, that 10kW rating is based on 4,000 feet above sea level altitude and 95°F entering air temperature.  If the generator is below that entering air temperature or below that altitude, then the effective maximum rating goes up.  The capacity gauge on the instrument panel goes up to 125%.  See the nameplate in the pictures with the derated performance figures and alternative fuels the unit will accept.
Unit features:
*Tactical Quiet sound attenuating materials which should be about 70dBA at a distance of 7 yards.
*Primary Fuel pump from onboard tank to engine
*Onboard fuel tank capacity of 9 gallons
*Auxiliary fuel pump to draw fuel from nearby storage tank, drum, or fuel can into onboard tank when onboard fuel level is below half.  Aux pump stops when close to full.  (an additional hose is needed to tie into aux pump connection, not included.)
*Auto-shut down if oil pressure falls or coolant temperature is too high.
*Electric governor for speed control
*Trailer tires are 8-bolt, 2-piece wheels with 37x12.5R16.5LT M+S Military Goodyear Wrangler MT tires.  Tread depth is more than a half-inch.  (I believe these are HMMWV (humvee) wheels and tires.
*Unit is equipped with a ground rod secured to the side of the unit.
*The engine has 1,516.5 hours on it per the functioning hourmeter.  (Hours may vary slightly as I
exercise it each week.)
*The unit starts right up, even when cold (below 30°F outside air temps).
*The unit is equipped with glow-plugs to offer better starting when the unit's temperature is below 40°F.
*I can give the new owner a thumbdrive with .pdf copies of the military manuals and repair guides that i have found (or email if that is preferred).
*Generator Manufacturer: Fermont Divison of Dynamics Corporation of America
*Trailer Manufacturer: Turtle Mountain Manufacturing Company of Belcourt, ND.
*Generator Model:  MEP-803A
*Dimensions:  147" L; 83.5" W; 76" H
*Gross Vehicle Weight:  2,660 lbs  (181 lbs on tongue 2164 on wheels.)  See nameplate picture.
See a video of this unit here: https://youtu.be/L6VjjFWvPGo
New parts/items:
*New crankcase oil and oil filter
*New engine coolant and radiator cap
*(2) New Group 34/78 lead-acid batteries for engine starting.
*New Multi-rib fan/alternator belt
*(2) New fuel filters
* 1/2 tank of offroad diesel with injector cleaner additives in it.
*New Brass bulkhead fitting and ball valve for fuel drain.
Replaced items:
Primary Fuel pump  (taken from another generator)
Items to be warned about:
*Trailer has US military style connection for 24vdc lights (stop turn running)  So, you will need a set of trailer lights to haul safely with non-military vehicle.  (I used magnet trailer lights set I got from Tractor Supply to haul it home.)
*I have a hand-made jack handle for the trailer tongue jack. (the unit didn't come with one from the surplus sale.)
*The paint is imperfect from handling at the surplus yard and transporting back from Kuwait.
*The stickers and grease-pencil marks are from the surplus yard.  I removed many of them, just not all.
*The trailer safety chains are rather short so depending on how long your pintle hook is in relation to your safety chain connections, you may need additional chain or some shackles to extend the length to your vehicle.
If you have additional questions, please ask through the eBay question feature.
I cannot ship, but will manually assist loading if you choose and arrange to have the generator shipped.  Local pickup is easier.  To the best of my knowledge, the unit is roadworthy.  I hauled the unit 200 miles at highway legal speed+ when I picked it up from the auction house.
Prefer Cash or Paypal.  0.00 deposit via paypal is needed to hold the unit for up to 10 days or shipping and/or pick-up arrangements are made. We can meet at the Cranberry Township, PA Lowes Home Center parking lot, to do the exchange with a mutually agreeable time to meet.  Deposit is not refundable.  If you use the Buy-it-now feature, you must pay right away.
The unit has no warranty either expressed or implied.
Reserve the right to end the auction early as the unit is listed in other locations/sites.