Hi all,
I dont have a problem with a lack of torque. The motors are very capable of climbing hills on 12 volt until the engine revs drop due to additional load. Travel speed is not affected but its no good mowing at low engine speed for obvious reasons.
I deliberately chose a 12 volt system because 12 volt alternators are easy to come by at very reasonable costs. I could have designed the system for 24 volt as the (single) speed controller is also capable of being supplied with 24 volts.
I have run the mower on 24 volts battery power just for shits and giggles and turned into a speed machine looking for a 1/4 mile tarmac to vent its anger.
I agree with the statement of half the voltage double of current consumption when you apply ohm's law to a fixed load (the hill in this case) .
Has anyone got suggestions on how to come by a cheap 24 volt alternator as I am curious and like to try this out. Would be awesome if it worked.
