Re: (ET) Electric Farm tractor conversion

["Pestka, Dennis J" <Dennis Pestka TycoHealthcare com>]

I was thinking the same thing.
If I really want to do this, I probably can find a framed tractor with a
blown motor for a few bucks.
This would be a lot easier to convert.

Dennis
Elsberry, MO
 

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From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
[mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Tim
Humphrey
Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2006 9:54 AM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: Re: (ET) Electric Farm tractor conversion

I was contemplating converting my Allis Chalmers model CA. Same
thing...the engine is the frame. However, the 72v forklift motor I have
is a smaller diameter than the engine so I was thinking of using 1/4"
2*2 angle steel to make an open frame box whose dimensions allowed bolt
holes which matched the original engines hole locations. This box would
the replace the engine and the E-Motor would be mounted inside the box,
since the tractor essentially splits at the transmission - engine
connection. Though I also very easily see building a whole different
structure for the front end.  Basically what we have is the transmission
and rear running gear bolt to the engine and the steering/front running
gear bolts to the other end of the engine. Since we also need to install
framework to hold batteries, I see engineering a whole new front half
which contains the front running gear and all of the electrical "parts"
and just bolts onto the transmission where the engine used to.  I don't
even imagine it looking anything like a CA anymore.

  Oh well, just another one of my Pitney's,... I really need to find a
Bowes.   


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Stay Charged!
Hump

GE I-5
Blossvale, NY

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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu] On Behalf Of Chapin, 
> Tim
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> I would guess it like the funk v8 Ford 8n's.  The block is part of the
frame
> so a new frame needs to be built up to hold the front end to the rear 
> and have the proper motor mounts.  There was a place out west that 
> made frames for the fords for a while.  Could drop in an old flat head

> or even a
modern
> v6.  It was called apple city iron art and powder coat.
> There web page went dead and I haven't been able to get any info
since.
> I was thinking about contacting them to build up one for my ford 9n to

> convert it to electric.  Maybe some day when all my other projects are
done.
> My ford would be perfect if it was electric.  I manly use it to put in
boat
> and lifts.  2 hours straight running would be max for it's use.  
> Ellery Deuville converted an old Massey Ferguson 135 (ford clone or 
> ford cloned it, not sure which).
> http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/196
> 
>

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