Brad's 2020 McClane Edger

Owner	Brad Hori
Owner's Other EVs	1997 AeroVironment Charger 2007 HP Velotechnik SpeedMachine 2005 EV Global Ebike 1997 Charger Bicycle 2012 Fiskars 6201
Location	Monrovia, California United States ^map
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Vehicle	2020 McLane BH101 Converted gas edger to electric
Motor	Permanent Magnet DC 1000W 48 v electric motor.
Drivetrain	1000W 48 v electric motor. Gearing will be 1 to 3. Motor spins at 3000 RPM. Blades should spin around 9000 RPM.
Controller	China Controller
Batteries	1, 48.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate 10AH
System Voltage	48 Volts
Instrumentation	0
Top Speed	1 MPH ( 1 KPH)
Seating Capacity	0
Curb Weight	40 Pounds (18 Kilograms)
Tires	4
Conversion Time	Just started. Estimate will be weekends/holidays till its done.
Conversion Cost	So far (McClane $Free). Electric Motor ($90). Battery ($150). Misc sprockets etc ($50)
Additional Features	Had to re-engineer the drive train. Originally the loose V belt would start to turn the pulley when the belt was tension, but that's not going to work very well with a chain, so I'm adding a jackshaft where the arm pivots so the chain stays at the same tension no matter where the arm is located. (I call it the arm for lack of a better word, but its the assembly that holds the blade bearings and shaft.
Finished. Working good. Just used for the first time. Works great, except, It likes to go in a straight line, that said, it doesn't do corners or uneven grass very well. Unlike the handheld edger where you can twist and turn at any angle, this one goes straight!

McLane Edger