Electric Quads

[unlacedgecko]

Agricultural Electric Quad Bikes | Eco Rider UK

Eco Rider electric quad bikes have the power, durability and impressive tow capacity to be perfect for everyday life on the farm.

eco-rider.co.uk

The electric vehicle thread got me thinking. Anyone have any experience of these? Prices seem exceptionally reasonable compared to current petrol machines.

 

[capfits]

2wd and weighs...? Muddy field?
No matter how cheap it looks if stuck.
I sincerely hope they can get the weight down and 4wd into them.
Suspect it will be buggies first.

 

[unlacedgecko]

2wd and weighs...? Muddy field?
No matter how cheap it looks if stuck.
I sincerely hope they can get the weight down and 4wd into them.
Suspect it will be buggies first.

Not sure what you mean?

This is 4wd and 245kg, which makes it 50kg lighter than my Suzuki 400. Bumpf states lead acid batteries as a power source. Should be cheaper and easier to replace than lithium.

And a respectable top speed of 50kph. Sounds about perfect for me fencing.

 

[Mc115reed]

Can’t believe I’m saying it but for my job, it sounds too good to be true... battery life of 40-50km, I probably do 2-3km of electric fencing a day.. cheaper than a Petrol model... just wonder what the life span would be

 

[unlacedgecko]

Can’t believe I’m saying it but for my job, it sounds too good to be true... battery life of 40-50km, I probably do 2-3km of electric fencing a day.. cheaper than a Petrol model... just wonder what the life span would be

I'm going to call the firm in the new year and try to get a demo. Would align nicely with the laird's environmental ethos, as well as saving me lots of petrol money.

Another step on the road to carbon negative beef! @delilah don't come for me.

 

[Mc115reed]

I'm going to call the firm in the new year and try to get a demo. Would align nicely with the laird's environmental ethos, as well as saving me lots of petrol money.

Another step on the road to carbon negative beef! @delilah don't come for me.

Let me know how you get on, I fear the lifespan might be shocking... I’d imagine they’ll give big warranties but that don’t help no1 if you spend half your life waiting for your quad too get fixed

 

[unlacedgecko]

Let me know how you get on, I fear the lifespan might be shocking... I’d imagine they’ll give big warranties but that don’t help no1 if you spend half your life waiting for your quad too get fixed

Standard 6 month manufacturers warranty.

An additional 18months is avail for £350.

 

[capfits]

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Not sure what you mean?

This is 4wd and 245kg, which makes it 50kg lighter than my Suzuki 400. Bumpf states lead acid batteries as a power source. Should be cheaper and easier to replace than lithium.

And a respectable top speed of 50kph. Sounds about perfect for me fencing.

Sorry missed that was thinking of one that was around about 5 years ago.
Funnily enough it was lead acid too and 60 km range at 15C but it weighed 500kg!
Maybe motor management is better these days.
Interested to hear how you get on with demo.

 

[Samcowman]

I'm going to call the firm in the new year and try to get a demo. Would align nicely with the laird's environmental ethos, as well as saving me lots of petrol money.

Another step on the road to carbon negative beef! @delilah don't come for me.

Will be interesting to hear how you get on. Will be looking for a quad for the spring.

 

[DaveGrohl]

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Not sure what you mean?

This is 4wd and 245kg, which makes it 50kg lighter than my Suzuki 400. Bumpf states lead acid batteries as a power source. Should be cheaper and easier to replace than lithium.

And a respectable top speed of 50kph. Sounds about perfect for me fencing.

Do they do a fancy version with mudguards?

 

[unlacedgecko]

Do they do a fancy version with mudguards?

No. Several reviews mentioned the lack of mudguards. Apparently DIY with lorry curtain material or similar is the order of the day.

 

[DaveGrohl]

No. Several reviews mentioned the lack of mudguards. Apparently DIY with lorry curtain material or similar is the order of the day.

Wow. What a great point of difference sales tactic.

 

[Bootneck]

Keep us updated please!

 

[Samcowman]

@unlacedgecko a full TFF review?

 

[unlacedgecko]

@unlacedgecko a full TFF review?

Sure. I'll try and leverage my immense social media presence for a hefty discount/free machine. #Influencer.

 

[sheepwise]

5KW motor is roughly equivalent to 8hp I believe. so power especially if towing or on difficult terrain could be a big issue. A 500cc petrol bike is around 26hp.

 

[unlacedgecko]

5KW motor is roughly equivalent to 8hp I believe. so power especially if towing or on difficult terrain could be a big issue. A 500cc petrol bike is around 26hp.

I'm currently using a 2002 vintage honda fourtrax 350.

I will be interested to see what the electric can do.

 

[neilo]

I'm currently using a 2002 vintage honda fourtrax 350.

I will be interested to see what the electric can do.

So will all of us.

Can I ask that you get someone to video your exploits, and what’s left of the poor wee thing afterwards.

 

[unlacedgecko]

So will all of us.

Can I ask that you get someone to video your exploits, and what’s left of the poor wee thing afterwards.

Not sure Rosie will be able to steady the camera for laughing. But I'll ask her.

 

[yoki]

I'll try and leverage my immense social media presence for a hefty discount/free machine. #Influencer.

Be aware then that you'll also have to lie put a positive spin on it even if it turns out to be a piece of crap.