Electric Three-Wheeler

Electric Three-Wheeler ATV'S ATV'S 11-6-8 "It's quiet as can be. My boys use it to deliver papers on weekends around the neighborhood. Reduces delivery time and, since it hardly makes any noise, it doesn't wake anybody up," notes Ernie Parker, Bloomington, Minn., who built an electric-powered three-wheeler. It's equipped with two 500 amp. deep power batteries and a 24 volt dc motor. As you drive, you press one of two switches located on the steering wheel. One runs the motor at low speed so you go about 4 mph. Pressing the second switch produces the top speed of 15 mph. For in-between speeds, you alternately press and re-lease the switches and coast along. The three-wheeler's front end and differential were salvaged from a Cushman golf cart. It has a hand brake, 8-in. wheels, headlight, reflectors, horn and a 1 1/2 by 3 by 2 ft. cart attached for carrying papers. Parker notes that the three-wheeler will run about an hour before it needs recharging. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Ernie Parker, 9010 Chicago Ave., Bloomington, Minn. 55420.

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