Wankel Rotary Dixie Chopper Lawnmower, Close Up

Close up on the engine of a modified Dixie Chopper lawnmower. Running a single rotor 13B wankel engine made by Atkins rotary. Propane fuelled.

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• single
• rotor
• wankel
• dixie
• chopper
• lawnmower
• revolution

[rorybz]

The alternative mower fuel of choice would be biodiesel because of its easier storage and lower volume for a given amount of thermal energy, but I understand why commercial mowers would switch to propane; there is already a large distribution network in place for propane canisters used for commercial forklifts, and there are already plenty of engines out there that can be ordered configured for LPG from companies like Kohler and Linamar.

[aaroncake]

@rorybz I've seen propane trimmers in the stores which run off of the small cylinders. Apparently they will run for about 3 hours on one cylinder. The only annoyance about that is those cylinders can't be refilled, so it is rather uneconomical to use over rechargeable electric or gas. Diesel engines tend to be very heavy due to the compression ratios required so it will be a while before we see them on small yard equipment. But ride on stuff, good point. Diesel versions should be available.

[marcusd]

Who cares about the propane, he's gotta wankel on that thing. I know it's compact for the hp, any other advantages?

[shotfirer1972]

He he he.....wankel

Gotta have one a day

[douro20]

@aaroncake

Yeah, my Ford Focus has ceramic coated fuel rails from the factory because of that.

[petthekittyz]

@VanDeGraaff propane is cheaper and easier than gasoline, thats why they convert to propane

[thebadone1986]

@bigh4th Hustler has the zenon that can get 1.5 acres with like a 42 inch deck full electric

[spenceronni7]

just use a damn gasoline powered rideon lawnmower you bunch of hippie tree huggers

[romanosalvatore]

not yet,,

[BlackfiresStyle]

NICE! :D Bring it to 7Stock tat would be something new to c there