This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the
PEP curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the wood badge in
Electricity.
In this Badge Bit, you will convert a tractor to run off of electricity. Have an old 8N laying around? Let's make it electric!
Here's a video of one:
Minimum requirements to get this BB
- 6 hours of run time
- conversion kits are ok
- garden tractors are ok
- must be a conversion from gasoline/petrol to electric drive
Points
- also earns 35 points of Metal Working (Iron)
- also earns 30 points of Tool Care (Wood/Iron)
To show you've completed this Badge Bit, provide proof of the following as pics or video (less than
ten minutes):
- the tractor you're starting with
- the engine removed
- the battery pack, motor and other major components
- the battery pack installed
- the motor and drive installed
- finished views of everything
- video (sped up) of using the tractor for 6 hours (multiple events spliced together is fine)