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The Yard Mule DIY Electric Dump Trike

THE YARD MULE ELECTRIC DUMP TRIKE

A ROBUST DIY ELECTRIC DUMP TRUCK MADE FROM RECYCLED CAR PARTS AND BASIC STEEL TUBING.

LAST UPDATE : JUL 24 2019 / TOTAL PAGES : 10


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  • PAGE 1
  • Working out the general concept and choosing the basic parts to be used.



  • PAGE 2
  • Cleaning up the truck differential and modifying it to work with other rims.



  • PAGE 3
  • Recycling a motorcycle front end and modifying the differential for sprocket drive.



  • PAGE 4
  • Getting the basic frame ready and test fitting the electric motor and transmission.



  • PAGE 5
  • Mounting the motor, controller, batteries, and electrical wiring for a live test run.



  • PAGE 6
  • Making the heavy duty dump box frame and the 200 amp capacity battery box.



  • PAGE 7
  • Finishing the accessories, trailer hitch, wiring guides and painting the frame.



  • PAGE 8
  • The painted frame, curing in the sun, soon to be fully assembled for testing.



  • PAGE 9
  • Installing the electric motor, transmission and the dump box wooden sides.



  • PAGE 10
  • The completed Yard Mule DIY Electric Dump Trike ready for work - includes Video!



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