Electric motor strong enough?

[Go kart builder]

Hello,

Do you think this motor:

http://www.monsterscooterparts.com/24-volt-350-watt-motor-controller-throttle-kit.html

Is strong enough for pulling this go kart:

 

[KieranM]

Why do you want to change from the briggs. The motor you have there is for gopeds and scooters and wont have half as much power

 

[Go kart builder]

I can't decide to use my briggs or an electric motor...
What do you think I can use the best?

 

[zabac70]

Electric motor that you've posted above is (kind of) for very small children in terms of performance - briggs is a lot more powerful. If you want to go electric with same(or better) performance as briggs , it is a more costly solution (probably 48 V motor , 50 + Amps, and a matching controller). However , with electric setup (assuming the same power as briggs) , you'll get more torque , therefore , better fun (but for shorter period of time , depending on batteries you use).

 

[freakboy]

i would go briggs.. no batterys and u can ride for longer.

 

[HelloYOU]

You need to use a series-wound DC motor or a SEP-EX DC motor (but you got to know the field map for those motors).

Mine is 72 volts and goes 0-52 MPH in about 4 seconds and lasts for 30 minutes under 100% abuse. Of course I spent stupid amounts of dough on mine. The total costs is about $3000.

For your setup I would go with a 36-48 volt system and use this series wound motor: http://www.evparts.com/prod-MT2111.htm

Or if too expensive then a PM motor (which I hate PM motors...): http://www.evparts.com/prod-MT5227.htm

For controller you will need this: http://www.evparts.com/prod-CT1947.htm