Our Final Version of our Electric TuffBilt Tractor Conversion
Channel: richardhroth
Date: 2015-09-21

Near final design of TuffBilt tractor conversion to electric. This is actually a reworking of our first system, making the electronics much more neat and compact and adding a linear actuator lift for the tool bar.  Most of our conversion parts from motors to switches came from (https://www.EVAmerica.com). These guys are very knowledgeable and were a great help with all three of our conversions. (the TuffBilt and two Farmall Cubs). Note: We did add the 48 to 12 Volt Converter to this tractor. None of this would have been possible without the full collaboration, design and manufacturing talents and shop resources of long time friend and owner of Valley Oak Tool Company (www.valleyoaktool.com), David Grau.

Below is the list of parts we got from https://www.EVAmerica.com for each of the tractors. It was a few years ago, so the prices are likely to have increased, but it will give you a fair idea.

QTY DESCRIPTION PRICE PRICE
DRIVE SYSTEM  
1 A00-4009 Advanced DC Motor $660.00 $660.00
    ( 24V - 72V )    2HP - 12HP  
1 ALLTrax AXE-4834 Controller  24-48V  300 Amp Limit $320.00 $320.00
1 PB-6 Curtis Potbox $90.00 $90.00
1 Albright Contactor SW-80P  (12V coil) $80.00 $80.00
BATTERY SYSTEM  
1 Quick Charge Charger Programmable SCO-48-15 $370.00 $370.00
   48VDC   115VAC   15Amps  
8 1 Gauge Battery Terminal Protective Covers ( Red & Black ) $1.50 $12.00
12 ft 1 gauge Cable $3.00 $36.00
25 Heavy Duty Lugs- 1 gauge $2.00 $50.00
3 ft Heat Shrink with sealant $6.00 $18.00
INSTRUMENTATION  
1 ElCon Fuel Gauge  48VDC $85.00 $85.00
1 0-200 Ammeter  (Westberg 2in Black) $75.00 $75.00
1 50 mV Shunt - 200A $30.00 $30.00
SAFETY  
1 ANN-300 Fuse and Fuseholder $60.00 $60.00
1 Pair Anderson connectors SBX-175 $48.00 $48.00
1 Fuseholder (4) - Control Board $15.00 $15.00
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE  
1 EVA Installation Manual  N/C
includes drawings, manufacturers data, etc