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In an engine-generator set, the generator has a first shaft driving a generator armature and also has a second shaft in spaced relationship to the first shaft. The second shaft is coupled to the engine and there is a gear on each of the shafts which provides a "step-down" gear reduction for powering

In an engine-generator set, the generator has a first shaft driving a generator armature and also has a second shaft in spaced relationship to the first shaft. The second shaft is coupled to the engine and there is a gear on each of the shafts which provides a "step-down" gear reduction for powering the generator at, e.g., 1800 rpm, where the engine speed is greater than 1800 rpm. Preferably, the engine is coupled to the generator armature shaft through a torsional coupling for isolating engine vibration from the generator.

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[ What is claimed:] [1.] In a stationary-mounted apparatus including an engine powering a generator, and wherein the generator includes a first shaft supported by a pair of bearings and concentric with and driving a generator armature, the improvement wherein:the first shaft has a shaft end extendin

[ What is claimed:] [1.] In a stationary-mounted apparatus including an engine powering a generator, and wherein the generator includes a first shaft supported by a pair of bearings and concentric with and driving a generator armature, the improvement wherein:the first shaft has a shaft end extending away from the bearings;a first gear is concentrically mounted on the shaft end and has a first pitch diameter;the generator includes a second shaft in spaced relationship to the first shaft;the second shaft is concentric with and coupled to the engine crankshaft and has a second gear mounted thereon in engagement with the first gear; andthe second gear has a pitch diameter less than the pitch diameter of the first gear.