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A universal powerhead apparatus which is securable to a frame portion of a land vehicle, pump or other tool to replace an existing internal combustion engine of the device without requiring significant modification to the frame portion of the device. The powerhead apparatus includes an electric moto

A universal powerhead apparatus which is securable to a frame portion of a land vehicle, pump or other tool to replace an existing internal combustion engine of the device without requiring significant modification to the frame portion of the device. The powerhead apparatus includes an electric motor and a universal mounting plate which is secured to a portion of the motor. The universal mounting plate has a footprint substantially similar to that of a specific make and displacement of internal combustion engine which the apparatus is intended to replace. The overall footprint of the apparatus is also similar to the specific make and displacement of a gasoline powered engine which it is designed to replace. The apparatus can be secured directly to a frame portion of a land vehicle, tool or pump in either a horizontal or vertical orientation to thus enable it to be used as a power source for vehicles requiring a horizontally disposed output shaft as well as vehicles requiring a vertically disposed output shaft. The apparatus may be assembled to the land vehicle, tool or pump in a factory or retrofitted to replace a specific make and displacement of gasoline powered engine. In one preferred embodiment, the apparatus is powered by at least one battery disposed within a housing thereof. In an alternative preferred embodiment, the apparatus is powered directly from an AC power source. The use of the apparatus completely eliminates the undesirable emissions produced by internal combustion engines and the periodic maintenance typically associated with such engines.

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[ What is claimed is:] [4.] A universal powerhead apparatus adapted to be secured to a single tool selected from a plurality of differing tools, said apparatus comprising:an electric motor for providing power to said tool or an implement thereof, said electric motor having an output member adapted t

[ What is claimed is:] [4.] A universal powerhead apparatus adapted to be secured to a single tool selected from a plurality of differing tools, said apparatus comprising:an electric motor for providing power to said tool or an implement thereof, said electric motor having an output member adapted to be releasably operatively connected to said tool or said implement thereof for driving said tool or said implement thereof;a housing for substantially enclosing said electric motor; andsaid apparatus being adapted to be secured to a portion of said tool or said implement thereof in place of an internal combustion engine without requiring substantial modification of said tool or said implement thereof; anda mounting member connected to said housing for securing said apparatus to said tool or said implement thereof, said mounting member being adapted to secure said apparatus to any one of said plurality of differing tools.