Electric conversion

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

I’m converting my 314-8 to electric

[Sparky-(Admin) 24,099]

That’s pretty cool! 

[SylvanLakeWH 29,996]

Very cool!

 

Please post details. Motor, controller etc.

 

And 

Edited December 19 by SylvanLakeWH

[ri702bill 10,778]

Nice welding. Planning on doing a brake upgrade too?? Weight of batteries?? (or a really long extension cord)?? 

[Achto 30,296]

 

Please post details & picture of your progress.

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

2 hours ago, Richard’s 314-8 said:

1 hour ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Very cool!

 

Please post details. Motor, controller etc.

 

And 

Thank You!  I’m using a Motenergy ME1118 motor and Alltrax AC2 controller. I don’t have a battery yet, that will be next months purchase

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

36 minutes ago, ri702bill said:

Nice welding. Planning on doing a brake upgrade too?? Weight of batteries?? (or a really long extension cord)?? 

Thank You!  No brake upgrade. I’m using lithium battery so should weigh less than original kohler

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

32 minutes ago, Achto said:

 

Please post details & picture of your progress.

Thank you. I will

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

2 hours ago, Sparky said:

That’s pretty cool! 

Thank You!

[kpinnc 16,317]

1 hour ago, Richard’s 314-8 said:

Thank You!  No brake upgrade. I’m using lithium battery so should weigh less than original kohler

 

Very interesting project! I like what you're doing! 

 

Jusy looking at your tractor- did it have the Command or Magnum 14? 

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

43 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

Very interesting project! I like what you're doing! 

 

Jusy looking at your tractor- did it have the Command or Magnum 14? 

Magnum

[kpinnc 16,317]

55 minutes ago, Richard’s 314-8 said:

Magnum

 

Not many Wheel Horses in the Wilmington area I would imagine. Did the Magnum give out?

 

Not trying to pry. I'm also in NC and I know how these old machines have become much more scarce over the last 10 years. I'm closer to Charlotte and Wheel Horses were all over the place not too long ago. I'm somewhat surprised to see someone with one at the coast. 

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

3 minutes ago, kpinnc said:

 

Not many Wheel Horses in the Wilmington area I would imagine. Did the Magnum give out?

 

Not trying to pry. I'm also in NC and I know how these old machines have become much more scarce over the last 10 years. I'm closer to Charlotte and Wheel Horses were all over the place not too long ago. I'm somewhat surprised to see someone with one at the coast. 

I had to travel 2 hours away to get this one. Not much for tractors in Wilmington, I would have a yard full of them if there was.  The engine is still good and I put it against the wall in my garage. The whole tractor is a little rough and mower deck has been patched.  I bought it specifically for this project. 

[WHX?? 53,453]

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

2 hours ago, WHX?? said:

Thank You

[oliver2-44 11,077]

@Richard’s 314-8 Whatsthe equivalent HP or kw of that motor

[squonk 44,975]

Please become a supporter. You will run out of the capability to post pics soon with the limited space allowed. When you are a supporter you have unlimited space.

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

10 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

@Richard’s 314-8 Whatsthe equivalent HP or kw of that motor

It’s a 7-8 HP motor

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

I made the belt tensioner last week. Originally was using the existing v-pulley from the factory belt tensioner but then decided to use the flat pulley from the mower deck tensioner to get a better wrap around the drive pulley to prevent slipping. I have 3 different drive pulleys to try, 4” that matches original engine, 3-1/2 that I have installed, and a 3” pulley. 

[wallfish 18,805]

Nice project!

I like that flat idler pinching the belt idea much better for that application. 

[wallfish 18,805]

Once had an idea to try building a hybrid tractor but I just don't have the electrical knowledge needed to pull it off. Maybe I'll have the time to research and learn once retired. Basically all self contained so it could charge and also run off the small gas engine.

Did an electric one a long time ago but used a starter generator motor. Definitely not as efficient or powerful as that motor. But it could cruise around for about an hour off one 12v deep cycle battery. It was built for a friend's daughter so it was also a fish tank "powered" tractor.

Edited 3 hours ago by wallfish

[Richard’s 314-8 25]

1 hour ago, wallfish said:

Once had an idea to try building a hybrid tractor but I just don't have the electrical knowledge needed to pull it off. Maybe I'll have the time to research and learn once retired. Basically all self contained so it could charge and also run off the small gas engine.

Did an electric one a long time ago but used a starter generator motor. Definitely not as efficient or powerful as that motor. But it could cruise around for about an hour off one 12v deep cycle battery. It was built for a friend's daughter so it was also a fish tank "powered" tractor.

That is pretty neat. I think you can build the hybrid with research, it would be a fun rewarding project