My electric conversion of a snapper Rear engine Rider mower

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A description of my project where I converted my snapper rear engine riding mower from a 12 horsepower briggs and stratton into a Lithium ion battery powered electric mower. parts include a 48V module from a Chevrolet Volt, a Mot energy ME-1004 electric motor, a contactor, a disconnect, a 200 amp fuse, some giant cables, and a latching power switch.
Here are the specific parts that I used to make my conversion:
Motenergy ME1004 DC Motor with Double brush set 24-48V - $550-eBay
2016 Chevy Volt Lithium Gen 2 Battery 12s2p 2.3kwh 48V pack Golf Cart, Solar, RV - $430-eBay
Disconnect Switch - ED250-1 AS N-1612 -48 Max Volts - $20 (not really required, but not a bad idea)-eBay
NEW Curtis Albright SW180-1030L, DC Contactor 40V CO, Heavy Duty - $35 on eBay
16mm 12V Latching Push Button Power Switch Stainless Steel Red LED Waterproof-$5.95 on eBay
Low Voltage Disconnect Module LVD, 48V 30A, Protect/Prolong Battery Life. -$20 eBay (haven't installed it yet)
Plus you'll need a 200 amp fuse and heavy cables. I bought mine at a battery place in Houston Texas that made them for me. I had measured what lengths I needed, and they put the lugs (ends) on the cables for me. I had some Kicker 00 gage stereo cable that a friend gave me from his son's stereo install. Hope this helps.

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@motormaker 6 лет назад

Extremely cool. I’ve mowed with snapper mowers my whole life, great mowers. Tough little machines. I purchased a Ryobi 38 inch cut electric RER for my mother last year. I was surprised to find it had lead acid battery’s. I think lithium ion batteries would be a better choice based on power to weight ratios. I suppose they were building to a certain price point. I’m looking to convert a large mower 48 or 50 inch cut. I’m looking forward to your future videos with more details of this project.

@victoryfirst2878 3 года назад

I am also surprised that the new machine uses lead acid battery. Cost for sure.

@brentjohnson6654 3 года назад

Good video. I had thought about using the same ME1004 motor with batteries, contractor, and gauge like you have here. I had planned on connecting same pulley to drive original deck and hydrostatic transmission on my John Deere La115. The project looked fun but the price rage was around $2000. Not your fault but it was more than I had to spend. I enjoy your project and keep looking for an electric conversion I can do. All the best!

@anthonybonich2451 2 года назад

The dynamics of a given mower blade velocity as it spins will create concussive effects as it slices through an enclosed atmospherical area and this creates the audible sound waves that are heard.

@bryco32 5 лет назад

Sweet. Those earmuffs are great right there hanging on the wall! Perfect spot for a huge spider to crawl in and get comfy and then slide into your ear when you put them on. :)

@rodhawkins5037 3 года назад

I keep my ear muffs on a box. No more suprises for me.🤓

@ajmbvideo 6 лет назад

Awesome Project!! Love the EGO brand as well.

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

A nice, tidy conversion Richard. Loving the J-1772 connector (I'm using Anderson plugs). Thanks for sharing! I love it.

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

Oh wait - it's a DC connector that *looks like* a J-1772 plug. What type of plug is that?

@merkurmaniac 6 лет назад

Watch for the green tree frog by my right foot, when I am riding the mower. He jumped off and was safe, btw.

@mikem1237 5 лет назад

Sweet man, great job! I like the simplicity of the snapper for this conversion. No inefficient hydros, just pure electromechanical fun. Did you consider using a controller and just leaving the trans in gear? That would probably be more efficient, but more costly for sure. I'd really like to know what kind of run time you get off the 2kwh volt module?

@chriswf 2 года назад

Lol there's a frog down there on the bottom right foot pedal side.

@craigcerra6263 9 месяцев назад

Richard, Hello. not sure if you would pay attention to comments here, I went searching for people who did this snapper conversion. I have a mower and the gas engine finally locked up, so I want to do the conversion. I like yours without a controller because the mower is perfect to convert. I have questions about your start button. I want to make sure I have the proper protection for the start circuit. If you wouldn't mind sharing how you wired it, I would appreciate the assistance. and I love your conversion, great job.

@NutmegThumper Год назад

Nice conversion! I have a gas model and am not getting any electrical power. Not the battery. Trying to find other causes!

@48shadesofj 4 года назад

Love that snapper. Conversion is brilliant....i am guessing you don't ride motorcycles? Just a hunch.😁

@richardthompson8423 4 года назад

I rode a MC in college, but I don't anymore. Why do you ask?

@48shadesofj 4 года назад

@@richardthompson8423 just seemed like u have a thing for noise. Like u hate it.

@richardthompson8423 4 года назад

@@48shadesofj As I get older and realize my hearing loss from loud music and machines, I have become more guarded of the noises I can avoid.

@sparkfire1223 5 лет назад

What is the cutting deck size? And is it using the normal blade it had on it or a custom one?

@richardthompson8423 5 лет назад

The cutting deck is a 28" deck with a standard mulching blade. Nothing out of the ordinary.

@kylestyer8240 3 года назад

Where can I see how to do it???

@MowersNBlowers 6 лет назад

Dude...thats really cool...but...its still pretty loud! I had that same mower before and the engine isnloud...but thats because its old and the muffler wasnt made like they are today. Ive had a few toro wheelhorse riders and they are super quiet compared to the others. Nevertheless, its cool.

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

It's not as loud as you think (the video makes it louder). To give an indication on this, Richard didn't need to raise his voice when narrating the mowing section.

@jimjackson9381 4 года назад

If you need any help ever repairing that snapper rider get a hold of me at Jim’s fix it shop on RU-vid and I specialize in repairing Snapper rear engine riders. Thanks Jim

@richardthompson8423 4 года назад

Thanks Jim. I have been to your channel many times, its great. I learned a ton there. Best site for anything snapper RER.

@jimjackson9381 4 года назад

Richard thompson I am glad you enjoy it that’s why I’m doing it. Jim

@AaronPaluzzi 6 лет назад

Looking at doing the same conversion with a Craftsman 30" 10hp mower. I have the motor already. Are you using a BMS on the battery?

@richardthompson8423 6 лет назад

No, No BMS, since I am charging it so slowly.

@merkurmaniac 4 года назад

@@richardthompson8423 I went thru and checked each cell with a voltmeter versus its neighbor. All balanced to within .01 volts after quite a few charge/discharge cycles. I was shopping around of eBay for a bms, but then checked my voltage on my cells and found still no need after all this time.

@justincheney1782 5 лет назад

Could you add the part numbers/names or links you used for the conversion?

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

Hey Justin, This should get you started: www.electricmotorsport.com/me1004-emc-r-ls-drive-kit-with-motor-controller-throttle-contactor-wire-kit-and-fuse-block.html It's very similar to what I used for my conversion (Cub Cadet LT1042). :)

@calrec1 4 года назад

Going to tidy up those loose wires under the steering wheel?

@merkurmaniac 4 года назад

A bit cleaner now, as I no longer bother with the ammeter, so I only really need two wires headed up to the guage to read voltage.

@randyeller8139 5 лет назад

Are you running a DC motor or AC ?

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

It's a brushed DC motor (Motenergy ME1004).

@MowersNBlowers 6 лет назад

Incidentally, what did that all cost you?

@merkurmaniac 6 лет назад

Battery was about $460, the electric motor was around $520. Probably $200 for other stuff.

@MowersNBlowers 6 лет назад

Richard Thompson i assume you know about this item ? $2500 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-g_zSQKa-nuU.html

@merkurmaniac 6 лет назад

Yeah, neat looking but it has lead acid batteries. Ancient tech for 2018.

@ayp1938 3 года назад

you think that briggs single is loud, try cutting grass with a straight pipe kohler vtwin with no ear muffs

@REVNUMANEWBERN 4 года назад

Too bad you don't have specifics, like parts lists with detailed assembly diagrams or at least a video of taking it apart piece by piece so others could duplicate, ALL I use is Snapper RER's

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

Re. parts, this should get you started: www.electricmotorsport.com/me1004-emc-r-ls-drive-kit-with-motor-controller-throttle-contactor-wire-kit-and-fuse-block.html

@REVNUMANEWBERN 3 года назад

@@loxleyfarmlet6165 Thanks, but NOT knowing ANYTHING anout electrical stuff and electronics such isn't much help, your disassembly & reassembly with detailed notes & photos would help many folks

@stressyporkrind3828 3 года назад

I like electric but I'm sorry to say that you're a lawn mower makes more noise than my gas

@richardthompson8423 5 лет назад

The motor that I am using is a DC motor. The battery puts out DC, so no conversion to ac needed or helpful. To run an ac motor, I'd need to add an inverter and a motor controller at minimum. Nearly all lawnmower conversions without a cord hanging out would be DC. Anything with a battery too.

@loxleyfarmlet6165 4 года назад

I believe the motor controller would act as the 'inverter' in this instance (running an AC motor). e.g.: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qzlLh8xxx1g.html