Evguy 556 #1 Posted April 19, 2022 Something different, neighbor was trashing a jd mower with blown engine. During Covid downtime I put this together to move trailers etc. Other than pulley and belt, I had the parts in the shop. 3 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,577 #2 Posted April 19, 2022 Very cool! How about some more details…? Motor type. Voltage. Battery type. Connecting motor to frame system… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #3 Posted April 19, 2022 29 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: Very cool! How about some more details…? Motor type. Voltage. Battery type. Connecting motor to frame system… The motor was salvaged from a powered pallet jack, had it for a decade, I machined the gear off the shaft and fitted a pulley. the voltage for motor was 12v but I increased it to 16 to get enough rpm. batteries are lithium 3.5 volt. I simply made a aluminum plate to widen surface area and fit motor and batteries to the frame. It is inefficient due to motor, but has a lot of torque with hydraulic drive, enough to roll a tire off rim while pulling a trailer. I probably get 1/2 hour running time. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #4 Posted April 19, 2022 Wait... it doesn't mow? Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #5 Posted April 19, 2022 43 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: Wait... it doesn't mow? Don Nope, just a tug for trailers. Second generation is in the works, it will mow. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,577 #6 Posted April 19, 2022 23 minutes ago, Evguy said: Nope, just a tug for trailers. Second generation is in the works, it will mow. May want to post a build thread, as you progress, in the Electric Battery powered section. We’d love to tag along… https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/166-wheel-horse-electric-battery-powered-tractors/ 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #7 Posted April 19, 2022 33 minutes ago, Evguy said: Second generation is in the works, it will mow. NNNIIIICCE.. Hopefully the power is there. I do have 1 question for you... 'bout how long do those batteries last? I just had to get some for my EZ-go... (that thing will last... going full throttle... forever and a day)... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,529 #8 Posted April 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said: May want to post a build thread, as you progress, in the Electric Battery powered section. We’d love to tag along… https://www.wheelhorseforum.com/forum/166-wheel-horse-electric-battery-powered-tractors/ Yeah I'd agree with that. Not something I'd have a need to build right away but the technology and the work behind it is pretty fascinating. If you start a build thread please do feel free to give my name a mention so I get called into it... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #9 Posted April 19, 2022 1 minute ago, ebinmaine said: If you start a build thread please do feel free to give my name a mention so I get called into it Me too. Biggest problem I forsee... is cost of replacing those batteries over their... relatively short lifespan. In 10 years... you may look back and wonder if it was worth it... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #10 Posted April 19, 2022 Oh, forgot to mention... Hi there fellow Hoosier! Don 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #11 Posted April 19, 2022 6 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: NNNIIIICCE.. Hopefully the power is there. I do have 1 question for you... 'bout how long do those batteries last? I just had to get some for my EZ-go... (that thing will last... going full throttle... forever and a day)... Don Mowers take a lot of power, gen 2 will have a better motor and bigger batteries. I’m using some used batteries, so not sure on range Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #12 Posted April 19, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Evguy said: better motor and bigger batteries What brand you runnin' ...? Trojan... Interstate? EDIT: Batteries... I mean... Don Edited April 19, 2022 by Snoopy11 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #13 Posted April 19, 2022 Just now, Snoopy11 said: What brand you runnin' ...? Trojan... Interstate? EDIT: Batteries... I mean... Don Using some 100ah lithium batteries from a EV I decommissioned, lighter weight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #14 Posted April 19, 2022 Just now, Evguy said: 100ah Hmm... lighter weight, yes, faster charging also. I LIKE IT!!! When can I pick it up? Might need a butt-load more AH for mowing though... depending on land size. Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #15 Posted April 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Snoopy11 said: Hmm... lighter weight, yes, faster charging also. I LIKE IT!!! When can I pick it up? Might need a butt-load more AH for mowing though... depending on land size. Don I’ve done the math with estimated numbers and other unknowns probably won’t finish in one charge. But close. It takes 50 minutes with 60 inch ztr , but WH cut is smaller and it’s slower. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,714 #16 Posted April 19, 2022 Just now, Evguy said: slow You must explain that word to me... I don't remember what it means... No, seriously, I would imagine, the more load (i.e. taller grass, thicker grass) it would not last as long. BUT... GOSH you would look cool out there for however long it lasted on a John Deere garden tractor... mowing... in SILENCE... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #17 Posted April 19, 2022 10 minutes ago, Snoopy11 said: You must explain that word to me... I don't remember what it means... No, seriously, I would imagine, the more load (i.e. taller grass, thicker grass) it would not last as long. BUT... GOSH you would look cool out there for however long it lasted on a John Deere garden tractor... mowing... in SILENCE... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA Don I am converting a wheelhorse gt 1800, John Deere is gas ⛽️. It won’t be silent, hydraulics and deck are pretty loud 😆 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,007 #18 Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) What sort of temperature control are you using on the lithium batteries - if any? Edited April 20, 2022 by 8ntruck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Evguy 556 #19 Posted April 20, 2022 12 hours ago, 8ntruck said: What sort of temperature control are you using on the lithium batteries - if any? I have no heating in the batteries, I also have no bms I check balance periodically. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
