I believe the rear is a 6.25 to 1 ratio. I turn one wheel and the shaft turned about 6.25 times.

Probably need to multiply by 2 for the open diff. 12.5/1 that sounds more like a golf car ratio.

I think the stock electric motor turned about 3000 rpm. Not sure how much those hydro motors turn. Likely not much. I with need to setup a jackshaft.

Hydraulic wheel motors are only good for about 200 rpm. I would need a very large sprocket. The little ones on the reels turn faster, but I don't know if the torque is there.

Another option is to remove the golf car rear end and mount the wheel motors to the rear. I think I would find some larger diameter wheels and tires to increase the top speed. The specs for the jacobsen mower said 6.6 mph top speed. This is on 18" tires.

Best option may be to find a faster spinning motor.

I wonder if you can sell the motor.

Its in the parts pile. Not sure of the condition. Might be a good core.

The new plan is to remove the rear axle assembly and use the whole jacobsen mower drive motor assembly on the back without suspension. Will use larger tires to get more speed.

I'll certainly follow that build.

X2. :)

We are suppose to warm back up this weekend. Axle swapping may start.

We made a little progress this afternoon. The jacobsen reel mower was cut in half so that the section with the engine and pump could be moved inside. Tomorrow I plan to cut the drive section off and move it inside.

I volunteered to help teach small engines for the 4-H clubs. We may be able to pull this off before fair time.

Emilie was making our to-do list in the second picture. We changed oil on the big gulp and cleaned it out for our Christmas trip. Filled up with $2.09 gas.

I wondered what Emilie was up to. ;)

http://www.chinariders.net/attachmen...1&d=1419126930

Notice Buford was telling her to buy cat food. This must have been before we used the vacuum.

This is what we are using for the donar. I bought two from the local golf course in July.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfSYwRQq7fs

Dad got the hydraulics off one for his custom cub cadet project. I plan to try and use as much of the mower hydraulics as possible. There is already a cylinder to run a dump box and a 3 point type lift.