Can Ford 7.2 Pro Power onboard power an 8" Jointer

[Kirk S]

Does anyone know if it is possible to use the Ford F150 7.2 Pro Power Onboard to power a Powermatic 60B 8" Jointer? The Jointer specs are: 230 Volts. 9 Amps. 2HP. Single Phase.

 

[Henry W]

Interesting - I had no idea trucks have become portable power stations (I am definitively not a truck guy). Seem to me like the specs I found on the 7.2 suggest it has the juice for a 240 V single phase tool but I am also defintively not an Electrical Engineer.

Using "Amps = Watts/Volts" and plugging in 7.2kW and 230 V = 31.3 Amps.
So it ought to handle a 9 A load - and has a 230V outlet.

(Please someone that knows this stuff please check me)

EDIT - NOTE that this makes no mention of how long the truck could power the tool. That presumably is the Amp-Hour rating of the battery (at specified voltage).

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from the following webpage: https://www.jdpower.com/cars/shopping-guides/what-is-ford-pro-power-onboard

Ford Pro Power Onboard with 7.2 kW - Find the best Ford deals!​

Tripling the 2.4-kW system's power capacity, Pro Power Onboard 7.2 kW is an exclusive option on the F-150 Hybrid. With 7,200 watts of power, this configuration boosts the F-150's capabilities to new heights. For comparison, a standard RV generator typically produces a maximum of 4,000 watts of electricity. Pro Power Onboard 7.2 kW also tops its two lesser versions by offering four 120-volt outlets plus a 240-volt outlet for meeting the power requirements of heavier equipment and large electronic devices.

This system's portable power is enough to support large scale projects such as framing a house, running a mobile metal shop equipped with industrial saws and welding equipment, or supporting a day at an off-road vehicle park with two electric dirt bikes. The runtime for this system on a full tank of gas is 32 hours at its maximum load. When using less wattage, the system will run even longer.

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[Oka]

Oh hell ya, keep in mind to make sure to size the pulleys correctly to keep the blade rpm correct.

2 hp elec motor is about the same as a 5 hp gas work power..... so yes... this will work.

That would be a fun conversion.

 

[tvrgeek]

Only concern is start up surge. If too much, there are soft start boxes.

 

[tri4sale]

Interesting - I had no idea trucks have become portable power stations (I am definitively not a truck guy). Seem to me like the specs I found on the 7.2 suggest it has the juice for a 240 V single phase tool but I am also defintively not an Electrical Engineer.

Using "Amps = Watts/Volts" and plugging in 7.2kW and 230 V = 31.3 Amps.
So it ought to handle a 9 A load - and has a 230V outlet.

(Please someone that knows this stuff please check me)

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My truck has a 110 outlet, but it wouldn't even charge my cordless battery so not sure what good they are for. But looking at that info on the F150 damn makes me want to go trade my truck in!

https://media.ford.com/content/dam/fordmedia/North%20America/US/product/2021/f150/pdfs/F-150-Pro-Power-Onboard-Graphic.pdf

 

[Kirk S]

Thank you everyone for your responses, If I move forward with an 8" jointer, I will post my findings.

 

[tvrgeek]

Daniel, that's because you only have a small inverter off your starting battery.
Yes, Hybrid makes sense, yes job-site power is cool. But only if you can afford it and it runs long enough to get off the lot. That's all fine if you assume Ford will be in business next week. Oh for the days when we bought trucks as they were cheap and indestructible. When I hit Hardwood Supply, I am glad my truck is 25 years old.