Gary Butts' 1992 John Deere Sabre

Owner	Gary Butts
Location	Ada, Michigan United States ^map
Vehicle	1992 John Deere Sabre
Motor	Briggs and Stratton Brushless DC
Drivetrain	Original Hydrostatic
Controller	Sevcon Millipak Expensive.
Batteries	4, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Deep Cycle
System Voltage	48 Volts
Top Speed	4 MPH ( 6 KPH)
Acceleration	Slow
Range	1 Miles ( 1 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Conversion Time	25 hrs
Conversion Cost	$1200
Additional Features	I currently charge the batteries with a solar array from Harbor freight. I charge one battery per day. It mows about 1/4 acre without a noticeable loss of power. It is so quiet and doesn't have a stinky tailpipe!
Thanks to Carl Ervin for advice and inspiration. It is a bit harder to steer than the original due to all of the weight of the batteries under the hood. I also use a battery operated push mower to trim.