Dan's 1980 John Deere 68

Owner	Dan Sandberg
Owner's Other EVs	1980 Chimo 1972 General Electric Elec Trak E-20
Location	Raymond, New Hampshire United States ^map
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Vehicle	1980 John Deere 68 Started as a parts machine for my other riding mower. Uses a melex golf cart motor, rearend, and electronics.
Motor	SWAP Series Wound DC 36volt 4hp
Drivetrain	Melex electric golf cart
Controller	uses melex resistor controller
Batteries	0.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded uses three 12volt deep cycle batteries.
System Voltage	36 Volts
Charger	Lester have the golf carts original lester charger
Top Speed	Dont know but feels to fast to mow
Acceleration	better then stock
Range	Dont know yet
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Curb Weight	0 heavy
Conversion Time	a long time working on and off.
Conversion Cost	probably around $300 including batteries
Additional Features	cup holder
My first EV to move under its own power. I had the EV grin I hear about. First ride went well except no brakes yet. I now have brakes and the F/R switch is working. Battery racks are done! Mower deck is almost done. I actually mowed the lawn. it was awesome!

1980 John Deere 68“Johny Electric”