Desertprep
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I have some property in the high plains desert. I would really benefit from having a motorized 4 wheel platform that would let me carry up to 4,000 pounds (500 gallons of water). It does not need to go more than 5 mph, and does not need to climb more than 20 degrees. Tires will be about 24" in diameter. It would be ideal to have 4 hub motors powering this (to eliminate drive trains), but I don't know if their is such a motor that will handle this much weight. I don't want to do gas or diesel because this will constantly be doing stop and start action, which is really inefficient for either a gas or diesel engine - move it one place, do some work for 20 minutes, then move to another place, do some work for 5 minutes, etc. Distance traveled in one day is probably <2 miles. I would be willing to consider hydraulic motors in the wheels with an electric motor to power the pump. I plan on using skid steering.
I am looking for options now for the right kind of electric motors to use for this purpose. Most of the motors I know about are used to power bikes and scooters, higher rpms than I would need.
I am looking for options now for the right kind of electric motors to use for this purpose. Most of the motors I know about are used to power bikes and scooters, higher rpms than I would need.