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skunkhome
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Cvans
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 Posted - 02/27/2013 : 21:35:14
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That's quite the machine. I like the idea and hope they did their homework when building it. The differential certainly looks heavy enough for even the hardest abuse.
Any idea of the cost?
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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skunkhome
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Posted - 02/27/2013 : 22:10:46
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Originally posted by Cvans
That's quite the machine. I like the idea and hope they did their homework when building it. The differential certainly looks heavy enough for even the hardest abuse.
Any idea of the cost?
$3000 |
  Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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skunkhome
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Posted - 02/27/2013 : 22:14:49
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Originally posted by skunkhome
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Originally posted by Cvans
That's quite the machine. I like the idea and hope they did their homework when building it. The differential certainly looks heavy enough for even the hardest abuse.
Any idea of the cost?
$3000
I also thought the rear axle was stout. I saw one in person today and it intrigued me because I have for some time been interested in gasoline and diesel electric power for putting the maximum torque to the ground from zero RPM. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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Cvans
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 08:40:23
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I sure hope you will get one and report back to us. It would really be a boon in rural areas where electricity was prone to interruption.
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East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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skunkhome
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 17:46:07
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Originally posted by Cvans
I sure hope you will get one and report back to us. It would really be a boon in rural areas where electricity was prone to interruption.
It is tempting but I just don't have that kinda money to throw at something like that. Supposedly they are made in USA. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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olcowhand
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 18:57:56
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| I think they are maybe assembled in the USA from imported parts????? |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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olcowhand
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 19:24:56
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| Just looked it up......... Assembled in NC of Chinese parts. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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biggie_rat
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 19:59:10
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It looks like a lot of "good ideas" installed on a frame with a suspension.
I wouldn't think I would like to end up with the 'first generation' of these, before all the bugs are worked out.
Unless I missed it, they purposely hide the engine manufacturer. That could hold things up.
I like the idea of a generator. I have a lot of electric yard tools, a WORX alligator cutter, electric chainsaw, etc. The all start every time (if you have electricity).
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skunkhome
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 21:18:48
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Just looked it up......... Assembled in NC of Chinese parts.
Isn't that kinda typical of "made in USA " today?
Ron, ya got to have something to replace all those two cycle engines you threw in the dumpster! 
it is certainly a great way to insure you have a working generator when the lights go out. Biggest issue with emergency generators is that hey don't get run enough and them check out when they are called upon to do some real work. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
Benjamin Franklin |
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olcowhand
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 21:40:13
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| You're right Phil about this one's generator being ready to go by being used often. I just rolled my genset out & gave it some excercise yesterday. I try to run it a few minutes at least once every 60 days, and when I remember, every month. It's always ready when I need it...but I can't drive it to where I need it! |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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Cvans
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 22:02:54
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| A couple of my diesel conversions have large alternators so I can just hook up the inverter and away we go. Hope at least one of them will start when needed. |
East Central South Dakota
The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not.
Thomas Jefferson
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skunkhome
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Posted - 02/28/2013 : 23:31:36
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| I have reminders on my google calendar to run mine every month though I am not as diligent about it as I should be. |
Phil
"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."
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biggie_rat
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Posted - 03/02/2013 : 09:56:17
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Like I said before, "It looks like a lot of "good ideas" installed on a frame with a suspension". But now that it's been stated that it might as well be 'Made In China', I am not rushing to Lowe's.
Again, when I bought my truck, (2002), the 2003' were coming out and the new diesel was in the 2003's, the old reliable, Power Stroke Diesel in the 2002's. I opted for the 02. NOW, I know I did the right thing, as it took Ford 2-4 years to get the bugs out of the new diesel.
I don't buy into the Hong Cong phooey. The replacement motors, generator and any parts on it might be twice as much, or unavailable anywhere but from the mfg. with a 3 month wait or until the boat gets in.
It seems like constant wear on the transmission motor (unless it's shut off) and a lifetime of waiting on easily burn up parts.
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olcowhand
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Posted - 03/02/2013 : 11:51:24
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| I would think this outfit would use a system where the motor only runs on command, but I don't know for sure. Likely has no variable tranny as the electronics control the speed by varying the speed of the motor, and the deck is powered by separate motors, allowing the transport motor to run at any speed. |
Daniel in Ky -- So much to do, so little time!
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Hybrid lawn tractor.
