| Owner | John |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EV | 1988 Pontiac Fiero |
| Location | Ithaca, New York United States 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. motor connected to transmission with Gates Polychain belt drive. |
| Controller | Alltrax AXE 4845 48 volt 400 amp |
| Batteries | 4 Odyssey PC1700, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Minn Kota MK440 Single unit individually charges 4 batteries at 10 amps each for balancing. |
| Top Speed | 20 MPH (32 KPH) If I pump up the tires I can hit 22. |
| Acceleration | Good. |
| 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. Battery pack can be used as 120 VAC portable power supply when hooked up to an old APC 2200 UPS. |
| Finished conversion, working great! Videos and details up on my web page. WebPage | |
1972 Attex 295
“AMPhibian”
Last Updated 11-17-2009
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