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Tell us about yourself: “Millwright by trade, maintenance planner and Mechanical Engineering Tech who likes to make projects that make life easier.”
Slopes are no problem when you have something like this at your disposal. No doubt this is very appreciated when you have multiple trips just to bring supplies up to the cabin.
Great project, Paul! Thanks for sharing it with us!
What is it? It’s a go-kart/golf cart hybrid, used to go up a steep incline at the cottage to access lake and dock. Saves my legs and ATV usage!
What is the main power source for your project? (e.g. electric motor, gas engine etc.) I used a 6.5 HP Powerfist gas engine and small comet CVT with a 60-tooth sprocket.
How do you control your project? (e.g. hydraulic control valve(s), electric switches etc.) Controlled as normal with hydraulic disk brake and accelerator pedal, and the kill switch was relocated to steering wheel.
What components are used to perform the work for your project? (e.g. hydraulic cylinder(s), hydraulic motor(s), sprockets, pulleys etc.) 6.5 HP Powerfist engine, 60-tooth RC40 sprocket, 1 in. keyed shaft and pillow block bearings, disk brake, Comet CTV (all Princess Auto), frame is 1 in. hollow structural steel, all welded construction.
What design/build challenges did you overcome? Steering spindles had to be homemade because I could not find adequate ones
If you had to build it again, what would you do differently? This is used on a smooth concrete walkway and has no suspension. Going off road is a little rough; independent suspension would be next but makes it much more complicated.
Which Princess Auto location do you visit most? Sudbury, Ontario