36v Atco Cylinder Mower conversion with Ozito PXC batteries

Converted my old 1960's 17" Atco cylinder mower to run on Ozito 18v PXC batteries. Done on the cheap as a trial running an escooter 500w brushed motor and basic PWM speed controller.
Chain alignment is not perfect in this build due to issues with the length of the motor shaft and sourcing sprockets to suit the old style chain and the modern style motor and required some 'precision' angle grinder machining.
At last I'm free to mow the lawns at midnight.
Next up the 20" Morrison (Alroh) ( utilising a brushless motor. Nominal voltage and motor wattage to be determined.

[@richardportelli1983]

What would be awesome is a video showing how you put this together. Otherwise it's just a bit of a flex really.

[@DudaAround]

💪 Video was an after thought. I built it then thought hey, people might like to see it in action. I've got a 20" I plan on converting soon, so might get the camera out for that one.

[@richardportelli1983]

@@DudaAround yeah would be great to see how it's actually done and what sort of cost is involved in doing such a job.

[@BeeKneeSeaGhoul]

​@@DudaAroundNice conversion mower

[@Earthau]

You Sir are a Genius and that is before mentioning the repurposing of a 60 year old Cylinder Mower & a throw away modern day Ozito Cylinder Mower both of which could have easily have found their way to the scrap heap. I actually have an old Ozito Cylinder Mower I retired last week and have been wondering what I can do with it, just wish I had your talent to do what you have done. I tip my hat to you Sir!

[@Iggs_1]

You could make it self propell and add a switch to make it back lap too! Pls check my channel if this interests you

[@sargoon11]

Wow I like it good job

[@robertsaez3587]

Hey bud, can I ask how your getting power from the charger mount/battery what connections did you use ?

[@DudaAround]

I've gutted the internals and just using them as a mount, just left the power pins mounted. Positive in 1 charger, negative in the other and a link wire between the 2 to series the batteries.

[@jacksonroad9263]

had the same question. usually the pin is different for charging

[@fraudsarentfriends4717]

Why bother with drill batteries? Those Batteries will be unavailable in a couple years. Just use a standard riding lawn mower battery.

[@user-zm4yg9xv8q]

These work ok, BUT you will be best off with a rotary electric mower. The efficiency is much higher. The Problem is long grass with the reel mowers. it will not cut long grass first second or third pass, sometimes not at all. The rotary mower if you go electric would probably be best with a universal brushed motor originally for 120v but set to 40 or 60vdc The motors run adequately at these loads and speeds. Tradmill or washing machine motors work good for these applications. I would use my own blade though, lighter weight, thinner and sharper. It takes less power, they cut more cleanly and efficiently. Even s shaped blades are made for cordless electric motors and they are supposed to work more efficiently. If you can find a 22 or 23 inch deck with a bad engine, convert it, put a galavnized bucket over the motor to make it look decent. and add a battery tray that holds them tight. The front of the mower deck must be cut out and reinforced in my opinion, this doubles efficiency and cut quality on any type of mower. It is a shame to see the cheap plastic electric and gas mowers with stuffed up decks that have 2 or more barriers waay infront of the deck so the grass gets pushed down and wont get cut, or will get chocked full of grass killing efficiency and usefulness. Its best to have unobstructed blade, and common sense, if your retard kids look at that spinning and think thats interesting i wanna touch it, you should probably put them in a padded room and lock them up. The whole god damned situation calls for sharp blades, no pushing down on grass, and simple reliable torqey motors, and batteries that arent an explosion hazard, basically nothing on the market fufills these requirements. Goddamn go figure.

[@Mctittynuggets]

0:46 Would love to see how you mounted the motor to the sprocket. Can’t seem to get the old shaft out currently trying to convert my own!

[@JDAfrica]

Amazing! This was exactly what I wanted to do - I have an old Briggs Reel mower - from the 50s I think. Want to convert to Makita batteries.

[@Hazzy238]

Have you got a link to that speed control and a wiring diagram?

[@DudaAround]

Was just a generic unbranded ebay controller similar to www.ebay.com.au/itm/312778645953 No diagram sorry, fairly self-explanatory

[@Hazzy238]

@@DudaAround Ok, thanks for that. When I saw the Ozito batteries I thought you had used an Ozito mower as a parts source and used their brushless motor for the project ( assuming they use a brushless ??) All clear now.

[@Iggs_1]

FInally is done, check my version here pls kzbin.infoaDz6zDu72CA?feature=share

[@dbob7313]

Awesome job! Can I ask what amp rating and wattage rating you have on that controller? Seems to be so many choices... Thanks!

[@DudaAround]

Went with a generic 40a 2000w controller, I'd you believe an ebay listing. Motor maxes at 18a rated, I haven't seen over 15. Just went oversize to not stress / overheat it. Similar to www.ebay.com.au/itm/312778645953

[@chuckyngaha525]

Awesome work mate, Im definitely looking into this myself. Thanks for sharing this is that a fuse box between the 2 batteries is that right? What did you use? And whats your set up there? Thanks mate keep up the good work.

[@DudaAround]

Just a 15a inline fuse. Being Li-ion batteries just wanted some extra protection being unsure of the internal protection systems on the batteries, and from what I could find 15a was the max rated short burst discharge. Motor is rated at approx 18a, but haven't hit that yet.