| Owner | John |
|---|---|
| Location | Ithaca, New York US map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 1972 Attex 295 6 wheel drive amphibious all terrain vehicle, (AATV) |
| Motor | Yale 7.5 inch Series Wound DC Yale forklift motor modified by Jim Husted of HiTorqueElectric.com |
| Drivetrain | T20 skid steer transmission driving all 6 wheels through chains and sprockets |
| Controller | Alltrax AXE 4845 48 volt 400 amp |
| Batteries | 4 Odyssey PC1700, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | ProMariner 1 ProTech4 1220 and 1 Pro Tech4 1230 Each charger can charge 3 batteries, at 20 amps for the 1220 and 30 amps for the 1230. Chargers are not isolated on the negative side so I cannot use all outputs in series. Currently using them as single chargers. |
| Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) Theoretical, not yet tested |
| Acceleration | Not yet tested |
| Range | 10 Miles (16 Kilometers) Maybe, not yet tested |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 750 Pounds (340 Kilograms) Original vehicle was around 500 lbs, the old ICE was about 80, new Yale is 60, plus brackets, so about the same. Adding about 240 lbs. of batteries. |
| Tires | 21x11x8 |
| Conversion Cost | $2000.00 conversion costs + $1100.00 vehicle cost, = $3100.00 |
| Additional Features | 6 wheel drive and it floats. |
| Finished conversion, working great! Videos up on my web page. | |
1972 Attex 295
“AMPhibian”
Last Updated 07-04-2008
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