Re: (ET) battery drainage question

[Christopher Zach <cz alembic crystel com>]

David Roden wrote:
> Besides, the lead helps ballast the tractor.  I'd hate to see what a tiller 
> or snowthrower would do to a tractor fitted with a lithium battery of 
> comparable capacity.  It's tough to throw snow when the back wheels are up 
> in the air.  

This is very important. With the NiCDs in my tractor it's a *LOT* 
lighter in the rear, which cuts down on traction. Even with two dead 
T105's in the front for ballast I still have to put the weight box on 
the front and fill it with 120lbs of lead in order to properly use the 
tiller.

But oh how the NiCDs run the tiller. As much as I want, no fade till 
they flat-out die. I only have 60ah of capacity, but every bit is used.

Oh and my last name is spelled "Zach", not "Zack".

Chris