John Deere - EV Conversion (Part 1)
Channel: JerryRigged
Date: 2016-01-21

Custom converted Electric John Deere Riding mower. Uses 48vdc kit from evdrives.com with the me1004 motor. I did not show it but I also have a 30-72vdc to 12vdc converter hooked up to the electric clutch to engage the blades when mowing. I am using a single module from a chevy volt Electric vehicle to provide the 48vdc for the power source. The zip ties I used to hold the battery down are rated for 200+lbs so it should not move unless I need it to. I have used it successfully to mow my entire yard, front and back, which takes about 1 hour on a Riding mower without edging. It never ran out of power.