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I bought the motor from the same surplus shop where I got the lawn tractor transaxle, wheels and directional control switch. If I were REALLY ambitious, it would have been hydrostatic.

I didn't need it to go fast, 500 watts is a bit over 1/2 HP so I ran numbers looking at a walking pace, gear ratio torque multiplication and percent grade it would need to climb at 1200 pounds. And bam, there it was. Yes, it really needs a speed controller if the motor was any more powerful...

A redesign would be needed. My mobile MEP 02A was designed to fit through a narrow gate, 34" or so. Which means it isn't too stable. Front chicom tires are rotted after 4 years in a shed. Backs are Carslie so they should last for at least 10. like I said, top speed is a sedate 3 mph. More...

Mine is self portable. 500 watt 24 volt DC motor driving a 2 speed riding mower transaxle and front steering axle with a draw-steer bar and directional control switch. All surplus gear I fabricated, welded and bolted together. Even got the reduction ratio about right. Low gear climbs the...

My 002A came with a new engine, I went to change the oil and balls of grease came out. The grease was clean GAA in appearance. It is used to hold the governor balls in place during assembly. It also has the Onan tag on it for the re-engine contract. I had had to overhaul the fuel tank and...