@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER I'd like to see that. I'm planning a very long vacation, and would like to put an electric utv in my toy hauler. I'm not planning on getting radical or anything, just something to fetch firewood, or up a draw to a mountain trout lake. I have a rough, mountain type terrain, piece of property and have had great success with a 2wd golf cart (with tractor tread back tires). Amazing where it will go! The key is, high quality batteries. Do you have any plans on testing solar?
Yeah I upgraded this customer with high capacity AGMs and he has been super impressed with the range so far...the limitation on the solar is the space required to produce adequate output to effectively "charge" the batteries...the best you would be able to do from an integrated standpoint would extend the range slightly by providing a "trickle" charge via solar....if you were looking to be off grid for a while, you could bring a larger array of panels and setup a "charging station" with a higher output....design is pretty simple since you are working with DC all you would need is your panels and and a charge controller....I will hopefully be looking to test a couple different setups in the near future
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER Agree. That is how I'm going to configure my outfit. My towing vehicle, will be my power generation station. It will be set up with an off-grid cabin solar system, parked in the sun, while my camper is parked in the shade. I see what you mean, that it would be impracticable to have a seperate solar system, just for the utv. Look forward to the spring video!
Deer hear everything especially standing broadside:) I am guessing that this electric UTV may be a little less startling and will leave less of a residual "footprint" from it's gas counterpart. Range is highly dependent on a lot of factors including load, tire pressure, terrain, driving style, etc. I would say under ideal conditions you are looking at 25 miles max but in hilly conditions and loaded down it may be as little as 10. I have been looking at larger capacity AGM battery upgrades that have about 20% higher capacity, but they cost $2,400 for a set of 8. I have also dabbled with the concept of an integrated solar range extender, but I don't have any real world data as of yet. Let me know if you have any further questions!
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER you seem to be the leading expert on the Intimidator Classic 48V model! This range info is VERY hard to come by. Are these numbers with the factory standard batteries or the "upgraded" high cap AGMs you sourced? Is the 48V Classic going to have a 2021 model? Any idea what the changes may be? Also, the customer that took this model how is their satisfaction level? Do you have anymore video or any chance your customer wants to give us a "one year later" review :) I am dying to get one but its a big investment for a UTV and hard to find one to test drive within a few hundred miles. Thanks for taking the time to post this info.
@@m88shuttleman numbers above are for the standard battery. They will be continuing the 48v in to 2021 with no major changes that I am aware of. Have sold 4 units so far and all have been extremely satisfied. May be able to work on some real life reviews:) Will be hoping to shoot some videos with a customer on some hunting bluffs that he travels in which he has been more then impressed with the capabilities.
Benson Ace Hardware - Frederic what transmission did you use? Im planning to build my self a utv and im planning to use 1 2kw bldc motors for front and rear each Thanks so much for the response!
@@thelanecompound9706 23mph. Replace the stock controller with a Navitas 600amp with adjustable settings for a top speed of 40mph, and unbelievable acceleration, and hill climbing capabilities
The most basic stripped down model you can get into one for $12,999 cash price, as shown is probably between $15k - 16k depending on promos. With a full enclosure and AGM battery upgrades you can easily get over $20k.
Top speed is 23mph....your 1984 is one hell of a machine..... these are definitely not designed for trail with the limitations in speed and range. They are a work/property/hunting vehicle
@@thelanecompound9706 Polaris makes the Kenetic XP electric that runs 60mph, and with 110hp it leaves all the other rangers in the dust, BUT its $30,000
What motor is in this and how much torque does it have
It is a IP45 rated 48v AC motor made by Schabmuller. It produces 119 ft/lbs of torque and 30hp peak.
I'd like to see some REAL testing. Like, the mountains in Colorado. I would definitely put solar panels on it.
I have a customer that is going to take me for a demo on some of the bluffs that he hunts in the spring and I will post a video.
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER I'd like to see that. I'm planning a very long vacation, and would like to put an electric utv in my toy hauler. I'm not planning on getting radical or anything, just something to fetch firewood, or up a draw to a mountain trout lake. I have a rough, mountain type terrain, piece of property and have had great success with a 2wd golf cart (with tractor tread back tires). Amazing where it will go! The key is, high quality batteries. Do you have any plans on testing solar?
Yeah I upgraded this customer with high capacity AGMs and he has been super impressed with the range so far...the limitation on the solar is the space required to produce adequate output to effectively "charge" the batteries...the best you would be able to do from an integrated standpoint would extend the range slightly by providing a "trickle" charge via solar....if you were looking to be off grid for a while, you could bring a larger array of panels and setup a "charging station" with a higher output....design is pretty simple since you are working with DC all you would need is your panels and and a charge controller....I will hopefully be looking to test a couple different setups in the near future
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER Agree. That is how I'm going to configure my outfit. My towing vehicle, will be my power generation station. It will be set up with an off-grid cabin solar system, parked in the sun, while my camper is parked in the shade. I see what you mean, that it would be impracticable to have a seperate solar system, just for the utv. Look forward to the spring video!
Even a wild guess on range miles might be helpful here. And the deer will hear this also.
Deer hear everything especially standing broadside:) I am guessing that this electric UTV may be a little less startling and will leave less of a residual "footprint" from it's gas counterpart.
Range is highly dependent on a lot of factors including load, tire pressure, terrain, driving style, etc. I would say under ideal conditions you are looking at 25 miles max but in hilly conditions and loaded down it may be as little as 10. I have been looking at larger capacity AGM battery upgrades that have about 20% higher capacity, but they cost $2,400 for a set of 8. I have also dabbled with the concept of an integrated solar range extender, but I don't have any real world data as of yet. Let me know if you have any further questions!
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER you seem to be the leading expert on the Intimidator Classic 48V model! This range info is VERY hard to come by. Are these numbers with the factory standard batteries or the "upgraded" high cap AGMs you sourced? Is the 48V Classic going to have a 2021 model? Any idea what the changes may be? Also, the customer that took this model how is their satisfaction level? Do you have anymore video or any chance your customer wants to give us a "one year later" review :) I am dying to get one but its a big investment for a UTV and hard to find one to test drive within a few hundred miles. Thanks for taking the time to post this info.
@@m88shuttleman numbers above are for the standard battery. They will be continuing the 48v in to 2021 with no major changes that I am aware of. Have sold 4 units so far and all have been extremely satisfied. May be able to work on some real life reviews:) Will be hoping to shoot some videos with a customer on some hunting bluffs that he travels in which he has been more then impressed with the capabilities.
what type of motor is best for utv to go fast? thanks!
The GC1K Stage 2 and 3 will get up to 65 mph
Benson Ace Hardware - Frederic what transmission did you use? Im planning to build my self a utv and im planning to use 1 2kw bldc motors for front and rear each
Thanks so much for the response!
@@heneraldeso27 the Intimidator electric model uses a single ac motor to a Teams transmission with drives shafts to a front and rear differential
Benson Ace Hardware - Frederic
How many kw is your ac motor?
It is a IP45 rated 48v AC motor made by Schabmuller. It produces 119 ft/lbs of torque and 30hp peak or 22.37kw
Is this still being made ?
Yep....I have a demo unit on order for my store
are those lthium batteries
Stock batteries are flooded lead acid, I have done AGMs, Intimidator is working on a lithium but the cost/benefits aren't quite there yet
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER cool, thx
With a top speed of 26mph, it probably takes AA batteries. 🙃
@@thelanecompound9706 23mph. Replace the stock controller with a Navitas 600amp with adjustable settings for a top speed of 40mph, and unbelievable acceleration, and hill climbing capabilities
How much everybody a grade to say can't get troth
Price?
The most basic stripped down model you can get into one for $12,999 cash price, as shown is probably between $15k - 16k depending on promos. With a full enclosure and AGM battery upgrades you can easily get over $20k.
@@BensonAceHardwareBensonPOWER Thank you!
@Waterlec not yet....I have sourced some AGMs for an upgraded battery....adds about 20% capacity, no maintenance
Have you or the mfr looked at LiFePO4 batteries? (Lithium Iron Phosphate as opposed to Lithium Ion. )
@@boojiecentoobie4272 I have not....you have info? Send to zbenson@benson-ace.com
My 1984 ezgo golf cart goes faster than that. Make them compete with can am and polaris and I will buy one.
Top speed is 23mph....your 1984 is one hell of a machine..... these are definitely not designed for trail with the limitations in speed and range. They are a work/property/hunting vehicle
Iv been looking into sxs, and would like an all American company to blow the Razor, and x3 out of the water America style ya know?
@@thelanecompound9706 Polaris makes the Kenetic XP electric that runs 60mph, and with 110hp it leaves all the other rangers in the dust, BUT its $30,000
Wow thats old tech.