Posted by WACubFarmer on October 15, 2010 at 16:36:57 from (198.239.156.43):
My buddy and I (really my buddy gets 95% of the credit) converted my barely running '51 Cub to run off of 48v electric power. The electric motor turns a timing belt pully with a custom "stepped" taperlock bushing on the cub's input shaft and the hydraulic system runs off of a 12v hydraulic pump we salvaged off of an electric forklift. We're hoping to sell conversion kits to those tired of adjusting thier carbuerators. We're in prototype 1 phase right now, but I thought other Farmall enthusiasts would get a kick out of this. On Sunday, we're doing our first real world test (plowing my 1/2 acre garden to plant winter cover crops) to see how long a single charge will last. I'll keep you posted! Check out our website for preliminary photos (www.reinventionsllc.com), and we'll update it once we have some hours under our belt... I realize those committed to preserving the integrity of "stock" cubs may not be too keen on our coversion, but I thought it would be appreciated on this site!
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