Owner | Michael Barkley |
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Owner's Other EVs | E-Trailer 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse E-Rotary Mower 1987 Toyota Celica Convertible |
Location | Bonham, Texas United States map |
Web/Email | WebPage |
Vehicle | 1992 Murray 42 Simply a riding mower - Converted to Electric |
Motor | Separately Excited DC 4.5hp @ 36vdc |
Drivetrain | 2.5hp to 4.5hp Motor, from Cushman Golf Cart |
Controller | Contactor only |
Batteries | 3, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Once, I can get some LiFePO4 regulators installed on the lithium batteries, I may run it on LiFePO4, for now it's using some Telco Batteries. |
System Voltage | 36 Volts |
Charger | Just using a charger from an old electric scooter, for rainy days. Otherwise will be recharging with a solar array. |
Heater | Sunshine |
DC/DC Converter | None, not needed |
Instrumentation | Voltmeter |
Top Speed | 5 MPH ( 8 KPH) Really haven't a clue, used for mowing, not racing. |
Range | Unknown, mowed for around an hour, still had plenty of charge left, but yard was finished. |
Seating Capacity | 1ea |
Curb Weight | 400 Pounds (181 Kilograms) 400lbs maybe, if really wet. |
Tires | Original |
Conversion Time | One Weekend |
Conversion Cost | $350, which includes the Solar Panels |
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