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(ET) Snow!



 
Here in Minneapolis we have finally had enough snowfall to haul
out the plow.  I was a little concerned that I'd have enough traction,
as this E16 had been changed over from 6 golf cart batteries to
3 Hawker SBS60's, and obviously there is a lot less weight.
However, the tractor had no problem pushing around the heavy
wet snow, although we've had only 3 or so inches here so far.
I was able to push the piles of snow that accumulated as well
(due to my plowing pattern).  I believe that a couple inches more
of this heavy snow would require more weight, but I have a couple
of the 6 volt blocks ready to drop in if necessary.
 
Had good power the whole time, didn't even notice that it was
getting down to empty, and the headlights were nice and bright.
 
Yee ha!  Been waiting all winter to try it out.  Took the batteries
down to 12.16v (couple of minute rest after I had cleared the drive
and much of the street - to avoid the city plow filling in the end
of the driveway).  I'll probably add another 3 of these SBS60's
for the winters to pick up some more weight, and keep the
discharge level down to 50-60% discharged, for battery longevity.
 
-Chris