Re: New member needs an ET or similar (was: RE: (ET) mowers)

["steves" <ssawtelle fcc net>]

I believe the JD90  is basically an ET, as are the Wheel Horse models -
mostly. I can't comment on belly vs front mount mower as I've not used the
belly mower type.

I think everything but the E8? (JD90) can take a blade, you may need an E12
or higher for the PTO (for the blower) - I'm guessing, so others chime in
here!

There are modern electric tractors (Electric Ox?) but they are rather
expensive.

Remember that we are pressed to post when we have troubles! If you read any
vehicle list you'd wonder how any of that particular vehicle runs. But
theses things are 30 years old, and time always does things in. Most of the
tractors we talk about here were sitting outside with leaky batteries and
mouse nests etc. It's amazing they work at all. I think if you found one
that looked good and was kept up, it would probbaly run real well. The
problems you would have would probably be fairly minor. These are good
tractors - lots of cast parts, heavy duty accessories, etc.

Near you - there's someone in NJ that has a bunch of ETs that sells stuff 
on
ebay -they look pretty beat, but maybe he has a nice one tucked away
somewhere.

Good luck,

SteveS



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Chris Tromley" <chris_t microtrac com>
To: <elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 3:35 PM
Subject: New member needs an ET or similar (was: RE: (ET) mowers)


> wombat wrote:
>
> > The only trouble I had when I used the et front mower was the
> > stripes it
> > left on corners.  Since I got the JD 90 been using that, a
> > lot easier to
> > get around the trees and stuff.  Mowing about 1 1/2 acres.
> >
> > BTW, the JD circuitry is a lot simpler, maybe that type
> > hookup would be
> > a cheap answer to the et troubles.  But no variable speed on
> > the motor.
>
> Hi everyone,
>
> It's time to de-cloak.  I've been watching this list ever since I moved
> to a new house on a 3/4 acre lot with *many* trees.  I've been reading
> and posting to the EV Discussion List while I ssslllooooooowwwwwlllllyy
> put my road EV together, so I have a reasonable grasp of the basics.
>
> Lawn tractors, however, are new territory for me.  I'm sold on the whole
> electric grounds keeping thing, but I was under the impression the Elec
> Trak/Wheel Horse/New Idea family is the only game in town.  And the
> other thread that's going isn't giving me a warm fuzzy feeling about
> being able to just go out and mow grass or plow snow.  I really need a
> tractor and a blade (and a chipper/shredder and a yard vac, electric
> preferred) to keep what little spare time I have.
>
> Which means I need it to work.  Just about every time, preferably with
> no surprises.  Is that possible with a properly set-up ET?  Oh, and I
> need it fairly soon, *without* having to de-scale, paint, diagnose and
> rewire a project tractor.  I'm trying to keep the faith, but I admit I'm
> having doubts.  It seems the only good ETs are the ones that have
> benefited from *lots* of TLC and hard-won experience.  Or maybe I'm only
> reading about the problem children?
>
> Now wombat is talking about a JD 90.  (??!?!??)  There's another kind of
> electric tractor available??  Any others?  Any reports on their use?  Or
> is there a reliable ET out there whose owner would actually part with
> it?  I just missed out recently on an E15 in good running shape.
> Haven't seen anything comparable since, and mowing season is coming.
> I'm near Philadelphia.  Does anyone have any leads?
>
> BTW, with all the trees on my lot, I'm wondering if I should get a belly
> mower for improved maneuverability.  Do the -M style ETs also have a
> front mount for a blade or snow blower?
>
> Thanks for the help so far, and what's sure to come.
>
> Chris
>
>
>
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