The Raven
The Raven
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Built TOUGH
The Raven is a time-proven Edge design and a leader in affordable heavy duty offroad go karts. Like all Edge vehicles the Raven has been built tough to handle the rough & tumble of Australia's outback.
Heavy duty
The Raven features a heavy duty box section chassis structure combined with heavy duty steering & axles.
From 6 years and up
Drive is via centrifugal clutch & chain drive to one rear wheel giving automatic operation. A strong racing type fibreglass go kart seat is fitted for comfort combined with fore & aft adjustment to suit children from 6 years upwards.
Easy & Comprehensive Plans
The Raven plan set consists of over 25 pages of detailed drawings derived from our latest CAD models for ultimate accuracy and clarity. They are available in digital form ready for immediate download completely for free. The plans feature parts lists, nuts & bolts lists, material lists & every part that needs to be made including chassis, axles, steering, bushes, pedals, seat frame and engine mount. Designed with the home builder in mind & easy to read the Raven plans break every component down into it's individual pieces along with steel cutting lists on each drawing.
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Specifications
Frame
Strong 40mm box section
Steering
Heavy duty bellcrank
Motor
3.5 hp industrial motor with horizontal crankshaft (5/8" or 3/4")
Transmission
Centrifugal clutch & chain drive
Brakes
Scrub brakes on both rear wheels
Wheels
Front - 16x4x8 tyres on steel rims (upgrade available)
Rear - 16x6.5x8 tyres on steel rims
Overall Length
1570mm
Overall Width
1080mm
Overall Height
625mm
Track
920mm
Wheelbase
1210mm
Approx. Weight
80kg
Ground Clearance
180mm
Top Speed
40 km/h
Acceleration
0-40 km/h in 4 sec
What does it cost to build?
Buying the raw materials, fabricating and welding the Raven parts yourself to the plans will cost approximately $800 to $1,000 Australian dollars minus motor depending on how much of the componentry you produce yourself.
Suitable Engine Types
The Raven is best suited to 3.5hp industrial motors.
Industrial motors offer fantastic reliability, ideal for all-day fun. User-friendly power delivery is combined with a centrifugal clutch to make the driving experience fun and easy for drivers of all ages.