| Owner | Michael Barkley |
|---|---|
| Owner's Other EVs | E-Trailer 1994 Mitsubishi Eclipse E-Rotary Mower |
| Location | Calera, Oklahoma US 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 |
| Visit my FLICKR photos for more detailed information, images: www.flickr.com/mbarkley | |
1992 Murray 42
“E-Machine”
Last Updated 07-13-2008
Copyright © 1997-2008 by Mike Chancey