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Battery Life and 'Limp Mode'

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Electric farm tractor.....Opinions wanted!

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What happens here

Under constant, heavy work (like rototilling or mowing dense brush), the battery provides 3-4 hours of operation. For lighter tasks (pulling wagons, cleaning stalls), it can last 6-8 hours. The tractor features a 'limp mode' that activates when the battery reaches 15-10% charge, allowing the operator to safely return for charging. This 'depth of discharge' needs consistent management (avoiding below 20% discharge) to maximize battery longevity, a process greatly aided by smart meters providing real-time charge status and usage patterns.

Goal: The video explains the battery's expected operational life under various loads and the 'limp mode' feature, crucial information for managing charging schedules and preventing deep discharge, which can be optimized with smart meter data.

Tools and materials

  • Solectrac 25G Electric Tractor

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battery last so uh you can expect three to four hours of constant workout out of it if you're really working it hard if you're rotary mowing or tilling or something like that really working the tractor hard but if you're pulling wagons clear cleaning stalls you can get up six seven eight hours out of it it all depends on application okay are there any limitations to the battery like can uh if my if I run it all the way dead you said it has a limp mode correct we want to see a consistent depth of discharge down to around 20 percent and then back up but once you get around 13 or 15 percent it will warn you it will go into the limp mode so that you can get back and get it charged up awesome awesome well let's get it off

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