Full-Sized Electric Farm Trucks

Full-Sized Electric Farm Trucks TRUCKS New Trucks 31-6-16 A Princeton, Minn., company recently started manufacturing the first full-sized electric-powered truck on the market. The 2-passenger truck has a maximum range of 55 miles between charges and can reach a maximum speed of 25 mph. Its GVWR is 3,000 lbs. Standard 110-volt electricity is all that's needed to charge the truck's nine 8-volt batteries, which power a 72-volt, 16 1/2 hp DC motor. It costs only about 1 1/2 cents per mile to operate depending on cost of local electricity. The new truck is legal for street driving in more than 40 states, where the posted speed limit is 35 mph or less, such as around city and community streets. The units are reliable and virtually maintenance-free, according to the general manager of e-ride Industries, Kurt Bauerly. "They have superior quality electrical components and simplified maintenance procedures," he says. The truck's cargo deck is 71 by 58 in. Available options include removable glass windows, lockable rear storage unit, heater/defrost, CD player/radio, custom colors, and more. Pricing starts at $14,500. Two models are available. Dealers exist across the U.S. and Canada, and additional dealer inquiries are welcome. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, e-ride Industries, 3171 92nd Ave., Princeton, Minn. 55371 (ph 800 950-4351; fax 763 389-2417; info@e-ride.com; www.e-ride.com) or e-ride Canada, 76 Richmond Cres., Saskatoon, Sask., Canada S7K 1A8 (ph 306 343-6831; fax 306 343-6856; al.creurer@shaw.ca).

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