Origin configcab & boxBattery compartmentMotorRoof
OwnerFrank Gombik
Owner's Other EVsLEV-1
Currie Electro Drive - Kit
1980 Kawasaki KE-175
International Harvester Cub-Cadet 582
LocationRenfrew, Ontario Canada map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
VehiclePargo Bar Car
MotorGeneral Electric Series Wound DC
Rated on ID plate as 4.5HP, 36VDC
DrivetrainSeries Wound GE motor coupled to rear axle
Controller
Solenoid driven resistive elements.

Once the unit is fully converted to an agricultural type burden carrier, and I have a good base-line on it's performance, I hope to rewire with an Alltrax Axe type controller.
Batteries3 NAPA 24VRX, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
Deep Cycle (50 to 75AH)
System Voltage36 Volts
ChargerLester
36V/30Amp charger with timer set and analog amp meter, just received the new batteries and have been babying them with a few hours on the Lester and then individual charging via a smart charger.
HeaterIf you go around to the rear-end where the solenoids are, you can warm your hands off the resistive elements...
InstrumentationAnalog Volt meters to each battery
Top Speed10 MPH (16 KPH)
I'm just guessing as it is still undergoing major structural changes and minor field tests.
AccelerationIt throws loose gravel and can remove a layer of grass off the lawn.
Range1 Miles ( 1 Kilometers)
Over steep terrain, and fully loaded with 500lbs of firewood.

It will likely be quite variable given that it has to cover some pretty nasty terrain under heavy load conditions.
Seating CapacityTwo, Side by side
TiresRear tires are now 20" by 8" and the front are 18" by 8". recovered from lawn tractors and mounted on rimes with inner tubes.
Conversion TimeAug/Sept 2007.
Conversion CostBase unit - $250
Steel approx - $100 (new material)
Welding wire - $25 (so far)
Batteries - $300
Inner tubes and install - $50
Paint approx - $20

Total to date $745
Additional FeaturesI wired in a push-button reverse switch that acts as an electric engine brake to the rear wheels, or doubles as a tire smoker if used improperly...

The unit has full Leaf and shock suspension in the rear, as well as independent front suspension on the front with hydraulic rear drum brakes.

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