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Re: (ET) Elec-Trak ZTR

Mike,  The only experence I have is with my E20 that I have had for only two years.  I am not sure what a R36 is.  One thing I noticed was the Electric Ox looks like it has small motors and gearboxes.  They look about the size of or mower motors.  If they are high speed motors with a large gear reduction you could still get a high torque & speed out of the tractor. 
 
Ralph V
ralphgv centurytel net
 
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Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: (ET) Elec-Trak ZTR

Thanks for the good suggestions Ralph.  Two E15 motors does sound a bit too much, now that I think about it.  Trouble is that I have several E15's, and probably two E14/B-145 motors setting around here someplace.  The only E10 motor I have is in the unit I've been using since '73.  I've only got 1 1/2 drive motors from the 36" riders, (need an armature for the other frame), I think they are probably close to what was in an E8M. 
 
Maybe I need to give some thought to converting the New Idea R36 into a zero turn radius unit?  Still have the problem of finding the right speed reducer to use.  Got any tips there?
 
Mike Wallace
Glasgow, KY
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Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 9:16 AM
Subject: Re: (ET) Elec-Trak ZTR

Mike, It seems to me that 2, E15 motors would give you the totel torque of about 30 horse power.  You will be realily spinning your wheels. Two E8 or E10 motors will give you about the power of an E20, and you can use a smaller size gearboxes of 50:1 or 60:1.