1973 New Idea Garden Tractor
OwnerBarry Elkin
Owner's Other EVs2002 Toyota RAV4 EV
1991 GMC G-Vans
Electric Go Kart
LocationLittleton, North Carolina United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1973 New Idea model EGT 200
Still running Aug. 2021
MotorGeneral Electric Separately Excited DC
Controller
Old fashion contactors and resistors.
7 forward speeds with cruise control and
reverse.
Batteries36 CALB/Skyenergy 100 ah, 3.20 Volt, Lithium-Ion
System Voltage36 Volts
ChargerQuick Charge
Quick Charge Corporation
1032 S.W. 22nd St.
Oklahoma City, OK. 73109
(405) 634-2120
800 658-2841
Fax (405)632-5667
E-Mail quickcharge@icnet.net
InstrumentationAmp meter has yellow, green and red area.
Fuel lever meter.
Top Speed8 MPH (12 KPH)
AccelerationQuick
This tractor is unstoppable. It will either push
down what you run into or dig holes with it rear
tires.
Range30 Miles (48 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity1 adult
Curb Weight0
Very heavy
Conversion Cost$220 originally paid. Only needed batteries.
Lithium battery conversion about $1800
Additional FeaturesAn extremely capable garden tractor.
I have the following accessories. The electric ones run on the
internal 36 volt battery system.
Rear mount tiller. Amazing.
120 Vac 900 Watt Rotary converter.
Rear box blade.
Single row plow.
Cultivator.
Sweeper.
Rake.
Front snow plow.
Front scoop.
Hedge trimmer.
Chain Saw.
3/8 drill.
Hand grass trimmer.
Center mounted mower deck. 3 Blades.
Sun canopy.
Rear mounted 3000 lb. winch.
Rear mounted 2" trailer hitch receiver.

I could not imagine a better working or more reliable garden tractor.

code by jerry