Re: (ET) Mounting a 26 Gal Spot Sprayer on an E-15

["David Roden" <etpost drmm net>]

On 31 May 2011 at 9:46, john rieffel wrote:

> I recently bought a 26 gallon spot sprayer (http://bit.ly/iRktKS) for
> my small orchard, and would love to mount it behind my E-15.  The
> dimensions are (LxWxH) 34 x 14 1/2 x 20 1/2.  

I've often thought it would be useful to have a pickup-style utility box 
on 
the back of the ET.  

> - Does any such "utility mount" for the ET exist?  

I've never seen one, but I'm not a major collector by any means.  Gang?

> 
>  the trick would be getting the two "prongs" which insert into the rear
> of the ET attached.  

Maybe you could model them on the struts (if that's the word) that mount 
the 
weight box.

> 
> - is it a good idea to put roughly 250lbs of weight hanging off the
> back of my E-15?  Can it support that kind of weight?

The tiller feels like it's in the 200lb range, or maybe I'm just getting 
wussy in my old age.

> 
> - Suggestions for powering this?  

Depends on how much current it requires.  For a modest load (perhaps as 
much 
as 30-40 amps) you could use a 36:12v DC:DC converter.  If it's a more  
substantial load than that, a separate battery might be more practical.  I 
might be inclined to remove the GE charger and see if I could fit a 
suitable 
battery there.


David Roden - Akron, Ohio, USA

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