| Owner | Frank Gombik |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | LEV-1 Electric Ute Currie Electro Drive - Kit 1980 Kawasaki KE-175 |
| Location | Renfrew, Ontario Canada map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | International Harvester Cub-Cadet 582 Heavy Garden tractor frame |
| Motor | Westinghouse Series Wound DC Rated as 2HP @ 12V, 3HP @24V or 4 1/2HP @ 36v... 56Amp Max Cont Current, 2300RPM per factory labels |
| Drivetrain | Heavy Cast transaxle with 3 forward and 1 reverse gears |
| Controller | Yi Yun YK42-4 48V 100Amp This is just a test controller, will have a PicOx 2.xx digital controller built and installed over the winter... |
| Batteries | 4 C & D Technologies UPS12-270FR, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel 75Amp/Hr Group 24(?) |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Master Craft (Canadian Tire) Digital Smart Charger charging individual cells each |
| Instrumentation | None with present controller, PicOx Controller will provide Voltage/Current/Motor Temp and security lock-out function |
| Top Speed | 5 MPH ( 8 KPH) untested at this point but the geared down load is not enough to keep the motor from over revving. |
| Acceleration | Can lift front wheels in all 3 forward gears |
| Range | unknown - will log with GPS after brakes are fixed |
| Seating Capacity | 1 adult |
| Curb Weight | 0 Heavy, guess 1,000 pounds plus |
| Tires | Factory Turf Tires from International Harvester |
| Conversion Time | about 2 solid weeks spread over 4 years |
| Conversion Cost | under $1,000 so far... |
| Additional Features | The tractor is functional and running, upgrades for Phase 2 are the addition of a 1200W inverter, 24V supply for inverter (forward mounted to even out the weight distribution), custom PicOx 2.xx controller that can handle up to 72V @ 150Amps peak... |
International Harvester Cub-Cadet 582
“Cub-E”
Last Updated 08-07-2008
Copyright © 1997-2008 by Mike Chancey