Electric conversion advice

MarkE · Dec 29, 2014

Can anyone recommend a site where I can learn more about trying to do an electric/battery conversion of a gas engine powered DRI Powerwagon? Mine has a Briggs and Stratton Quantum gasoline engine with 6.275 ft lbs of torque on it, but at 6,500 feet in altitude neither the regular or the high altitude carb jet seems to work. The unit has cement in it for ballast that could easily be replaced with a battery and I have a friend who can weld. I just need to understand more about electric motor size and battery systems.

Here is a link to the Powerwagon I am talking about:

DR Powerwagon: Pro Package. 6.75 FPT Briggs Engine, Self-Propelled

Xfaxman · Dec 30, 2014

Try this: Non Road Going Vehicles - DIY Electric Car Forums

I have an electric UTV: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...87792-electric-polaris-ranger.html?highlight=

MarkE · Dec 30, 2014

Good tip, thanks. Interesting reading about your electric Polaris, too. I am on my second Polaris, first was not fuel injected. Second one is, but after 4 years it is getting annoying to keep it running.