Can a 240v 2200W Jackhammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator?

[Chris_Tian]

Hi Y'all newbie here. Can a 240v 2200W jack hammer run off a Honda 240v 2Kva generator without any issues?

thanks in advance

 

[Wilko]

My bet is ... not very likely to work.
Most motors require greater than stated power to start and so the load will likely be well in excess of generator capacity, sorry.

 

[Chris_Tian]

My bet is ... not very likely to work.
Most motors require greater than stated power to start and so the load will likely be well in excess of generator capacity, sorry.

Thanks Wilco, appreciated