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mhixson · 05-15-12, 05:35 PM

Hi all, I'm working on converting my Toro Zero Radius Turn mower to electric after its engine died last summer. Is there any place better to buy electric motors than from electricmotorsport.com?

This mower had a 16hp Briggs & Stratton engine. Does this mean I need an electric motor capable of 16hp, or does the load of a riding lawnmower typically require less hp than the engine is rated? I'm wondering what the lowest hp electric engine it is sensible to use for this project.
Thanks.

05-15-12, 05:35 PM	#1
mhixson Lurking Renovator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Washington State Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	electric motor for riding mower conversion Hi all, I'm working on converting my Toro Zero Radius Turn mower to electric after its engine died last summer. Is there any place better to buy electric motors than from electricmotorsport.com? This mower had a 16hp Briggs & Stratton engine. Does this mean I need an electric motor capable of 16hp, or does the load of a riding lawnmower typically require less hp than the engine is rated? I'm wondering what the lowest hp electric engine it is sensible to use for this project. Thanks.