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Electric Tractor Update

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Jerry

After chasing down poor connections and bad spots in the wiring the Elec Trak is in much better shape.  We had a broken steering shaft due to a front spindle getting very hard to turn.  I never realized that the … Continue reading →

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First Mowing With Electric Tractor

Posted on July 7, 2014 by Jerry

I am getting close to working out all the bugs with the Elec Trak electric tractor.   Tonight I actually got about an acre mowed before it got too dark.  The grass is tall in some areas so I had to … Continue reading →

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Elec Trak is Moving

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Jerry

Work on the electric tractor is progressing.  I’ve found several places where there were corroded connections.   This is bad is a high current application as it raises resistance,  which produces heat, which raises the resistance even more, which creates more … Continue reading →

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We Now Have An Elec Trak E20

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Jerry

After more than a year looking for something electric powered to move trailers and firewood around our place an Elec Trak E20 popped up for sale less than 10 miles away.  reportedly this sat in a barn for the last … Continue reading →

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