Re: (ET) E-20 vs E-15

["RJ Kanary" <rjkanary nauticom net>]

You really will not notice much difference in power, between the
two.............until you need maximum torque , or speed, for an extended
period of time. That is where the superior endurance, and different pulley
ratio of the E-20 will show up. But, on the other hand, [where you have 
four
fingers and a thumb] the more powerful traction motor cold conceivably
deplete the batteries more  quickly.
         It all boils down to choosing the right unit , for what you intend
on doing. For what I expect of my tractor, the E-15 can't do what it has to
do, long enough, without going into thermal shut down. The E-20 will only 
do
this after I have asked it to do the impossible. Most users will not 
operate
their machines under those kind of conditions.
 As far as hand throttle versus foot throttle, I am usually using the
tractor under conditions where maximum torque is needed, so I just set the
Cruise Control, and go from there. Just personal preference. It would not 
be
that much trouble to convert a seven speed E-20 over to a hand throttle.

RJ Kanary @ Bandi Bros. Inc.
Member TRNi  Since 1998
ASE® Certified Master Auto Technician
Member Tech Line Associates Since 1987
rjkanary nauticom net

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lee Richardson" <lrichard jbc edu>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Friday, February 08, 2002 11:12 AM
Subject: (ET) E-20 vs E-15


> From Lee:
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> I think it's time somebody spoke up for the E-15.  Sure I'm
> prejudiced!  I've been using the same E-15, which I purchased used, for
> over 25 years.  I love it.
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> For me, the big advantage is the hand throttle.  I'm sorry, Gary, but I
> just don't like having to use my foot, especially when I'm backing up.
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> I hear talk about how powerful the E-20 is.  Maybe so, but I've never had
a
> problem with power on my E-15.  I once used it to move a hay baler.  I 
> use
> it regularly to pull a trailer with 1/3 rick of green oak firewood up a
> steep (12 degree) hill, in 2nd gear yet.  etc. etc.
>
> So, let's hear it for the E-15!
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