This page shows the overall garden
tractor and the main assemblies that make it up. The tractor is
about 1360 mm long and 890 mm wide. Top
speed is about 6 or 7 mph but this depends upon the
driving conditions and load being carried. It has forward and
reverse variable speed drive, a tow bar pull of about 55kgf at
the electric motors' rated torque (higher for short durations),
disc brakes fitted to the rear drive, large width tyres and a
geared steering arrangement for light steering. The front wheels
are mounted on a pivoted beam axle which maintains all-wheel
ground contact on uneven drive surfaces.
The rechargeable lead-acid battery
pack is mounted low in the chassis between the front and rear
wheels and contributes to the tractor's low center of gravity
and stability. The 76 AmpH battery pack will give around 2 hours
of continuous running time but again this is load, speed and
operating condition dependent (at their rated torque the motors
can draw about 28 Amps each). The drive to each rear wheel is
from its own electric motor an arrangement which also produces
effective differential behaviour for turning.
The yard tractor is fitted with a
simple tow bar designed-in close to the rear axle and drive
transmission, its design can be adjusted to suit your trailers
and other implements.
Remember to check out our
Safety Guidance.
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