Can i use two lawnmower tractor motors and axle off of a lawnmower tractor for a go-kart?
John D asked:
i would need to change the pully but im not sure if i need anything else. What would you sugjest? and how would i rig up the clutch to work? Thanks.
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i would need to change the pully but im not sure if i need anything else. What would you sugjest? and how would i rig up the clutch to work? Thanks.
March 21st, 2009 at 11:57 am
Lawnmower tractors have pretty big motors for a go-kart. Having just one would make for a heavy kart, I cant imagine trying to mount two. How about the motor off a push mower? Its less horse power, but its also a lot less weight to push down the track too.
March 22nd, 2009 at 10:06 am
Would be pretty slow as a go cart. Most carts use a solid axle and the clutch is on the motor, but your idea is viable , it just makes for a very slow go kart. Have a look here for a few ideas
March 24th, 2009 at 7:15 am
I guess it could work but it wouldnt be very safe.
March 25th, 2009 at 7:41 am
It depends on how many horse power the two moters are. for a good go-cart you need about 10 horse power to go about 40 miles per hour. But you probably could use the axle off a lawn mower. I don’t think the axle should be solid though.