NOS HOBBS DIRECT CURRENT MINIMETER (QUARTZ HOUR METER)
Description:
HOBBS DIRECT CURRENT MINIMETER (QUARTZ HOUR METER)
Brand: Hobbs (Stewart‑Warner Division) Model: Direct Current Minimeter Type: Quartz Hour Meter Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) — includes original box, wiring, and protective cover Made in: U.S.A.
DESCRIPTION
New Old Stock Hobbs Direct Current Minimeter, the classic compact hour meter used across industrial, agricultural, marine, aviation‑support, and generator applications. This is the quartz‑movement version, known for exceptional accuracy and long service life.
This unit includes the original box, wiring harness, and protective cover, making it ideal for restorations, period‑correct equipment rebuilds, or OEM‑spec replacements.
Hobbs hour meters are widely regarded as the industry standard for tracking engine or equipment run‑time, and NOS units like this are increasingly hard to find.
FEATURES
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Quartz‑accurate hour tracking
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Direct‑current operation
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Compact, rugged design
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Black face with white “TOTAL HOURS” counter
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Includes wiring and protective boot
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Original Stewart‑Warner/Hobbs packaging
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Made in the U.S.A.
IDEAL FOR
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Vintage equipment restoration
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Industrial machinery
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Marine engines
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Agricultural tractors
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Generators & compressors
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Forklifts & heavy equipment
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Aviation ground‑support equipment
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Custom builds requiring hour‑tracking
FITMENT / APPLICATION MATRIX
Hour meters are universal, so the matrix is based on system type and voltage rather than specific models.
| Equipment Type | Application | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Machinery | Tracks run‑time for maintenance intervals | Common in compressors, pumps, conveyors |
| Agricultural Equipment | Engine hour tracking | Tractors, combines, sprayers |
| Marine Engines | Run‑time monitoring | Inboard/outboard engines, gensets |
| Generators | Maintenance scheduling | Portable & stationary units |
| Construction Equipment | Usage tracking | Skid steers, excavators, loaders |
| Forklifts & Warehouse Equipment | Service interval tracking | Electric & IC forklifts |
| Aviation Ground Support | Hour tracking for tugs, GPU units | Quartz accuracy preferred |
| Custom Projects | Any DC‑powered system needing hour logging | Universal wiring |
🔌 ELECTRICAL COMPATIBILITY
| Voltage | Compatible |
|---|---|
| 12V DC | ✔ Yes |
| 24V DC | ✔ Yes (most Hobbs DC meters support 12–24V) |
| AC Systems | ✘ No (DC only) |