Are milk float motors any good?
Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 5:37 pm
I am thinking about converting my Shogun Sport as the tax is high and I want a good towing vehicle. I have got a few Milk float type motors in stock including one from an electric lorry. Past reports seem to indicate that Milk float motors are not very satisfactory but I am not sure why this is. The limited speed may be a factor. As the Shogun has a gearbox it may not be such a problem. The motors are quite large which I assume gives them good torque. I think regeneration will be very desirable.
PS Looking at old threads I see that milk float motors are only rated at 7HP. This need not mean that it cannot produce more for shorter duration than the 1 hour rating. The materials may not have as high a temperature rating as a more modern motor. The efficiency of the motor will determine how much heat is dissipated.
PS Looking at old threads I see that milk float motors are only rated at 7HP. This need not mean that it cannot produce more for shorter duration than the 1 hour rating. The materials may not have as high a temperature rating as a more modern motor. The efficiency of the motor will determine how much heat is dissipated.