I just bought my kids a used Grave Digger power wheel with the metal frame and suspension. We bought it as a project to possibly turn into a gas powered kart, but for now I think we are going to stick with electric.
We plan to change the wheels to real wheels and tires (probably from a golf kart), which means ditching the motors that power the rear wheels. So a new motor is in order, and that's where I need some help.
One kid is 7 and weighs close to 80lbs and one is 5 and weighs close to 50. They like to ride together occasionally. The digger probably weighs 40-50lbs (est. from lifting it into a vehicle) currently.
I'm thinking of getting a 24v 500w motor kit, but not sure if that's going to be enough power (is it ever). I'd like to stay at 24v for the sake of weight, but if we need to go bigger we can. What advice do you have?
We plan to change the wheels to real wheels and tires (probably from a golf kart), which means ditching the motors that power the rear wheels. So a new motor is in order, and that's where I need some help.
One kid is 7 and weighs close to 80lbs and one is 5 and weighs close to 50. They like to ride together occasionally. The digger probably weighs 40-50lbs (est. from lifting it into a vehicle) currently.
I'm thinking of getting a 24v 500w motor kit, but not sure if that's going to be enough power (is it ever). I'd like to stay at 24v for the sake of weight, but if we need to go bigger we can. What advice do you have?