(ET) Front loaders, "range" on a charge, and PTO fuses or breaker

["Max Hall" <maxo iname com>]

Walter, I think you are right on going w/36 v apparatus, since by all
acounts it is a poor practice to "tap off" from within the power pack of an
ElecTrak or anywhere else; they tell me, for instance, that uniform
discharge is so important in EVs for battery life that 12v accessories are
either run off of an auxilliary battery (separate) or from a DC-DC 
converter
whose input is the voltage of the entire battery pack. (Chopper supply 
keeps
it efficient.) I think I am not ready to buy a front loader though, I am
sorry to say, though it sounds like a worthy endeavor to start building 
'em.

A range question I have for all you learned E-scholars out there: how long
should a tractor charge last? Obviously, it depends on what you're up to
(mowing, plowing, digging, or just takin' the wife out for a drive <grin>)
but, I mean, I can only mow on relatively flat ground for about 40 minutes
before

And a mildly panicky question: is there a breaker or fuse for the PTO
circuit? I hope so, because my snowthrower ain't doing nothing, despite I a
nice crisp "clack!" from the PTO relay when you switch it on. Any help 
would
be appreciated, even if it's bad news. (It's just better to know, isn't 
it.)

Thanks aaaawwfully, chaps.

-Max Hall
-maxo iname com
-Plywood Guy, Scooters, and what-all: http://www.maxmatic.com


-----Original Message-----
From: Walter & Diane <dwfh starlinx com>
To: elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu <elec-trak cosmos5 phy tufts edu>
Date: Friday, January 15, 1999 3:33 PM
Subject: (ET) Front End Loaders...want to buy?


>Hello everyone,
>
>I presently own a GE front end loader, and I love it. But as you all
>know they are difficult to find and well when you find someone who has
>one they want to keep it.
>
>Also, everything would be NEw except the motor, I am planning on using
>the standard 36 volt unit used with the GE unit with new bearings and
>brushes..
>
>I am planning on manufacturing ones for the GE tractor (E15 and E20,
>maybe E12).. The units will be run buy a 36 volt motor and pump.
>
>I am also considering a back hoe attachment also..
>
>If you have a serious interest let me know, I can get a photo.
>
>At this time a ball park price $1800.
>
>At this time I am not sure about shipping but that can be arraigned.
>
>
>Let me know,
>Walter
>
>