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Posted by Janicholson on October 13, 2006 at 18:33:27 from (66.173.50.118):
In Reply to: electric tractor conversion posted by BSer on October 13, 2006 at 18:20:02:
Do it. The electric motor on a golf cart might make 12HP. I would use two of them and allow for the use of one or both to save battery, and allow longer run time. I would gear the motor/s to the same output RPM as the tractor motor at High Idle. I wold use solid state controllers, not resistance type. The savings in power is substantial. Motor brakes might be a good idea so shifting can happen without waiting for the motor/s to slow down from speed. (no clutch. Good luck, JimN
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