Golf Carts, ezgo, clubcar, electric, or gas???

[Tororider]

We are thinking about getting a golf cart and I am bowing before the experts. I think that an electric cart is better than gas, but my father, the money, disagrees.

So I am looking for all suggestions. Best amount of lift, best size tires, gas vs electric, etc.

It will be used to tool around our property, do some light hauling, and taking guests for rides.

My thoughts are a 6" lift with some knobby tires and a flip flop seat.

Thanks

 

[ronjhall]

We have a Electric Club Car. Bought it in spring of 2004. Other than battery maintenance it has been trouble free. It has lights, horn, 2" receiver hitch, windshield, back-up mirror, knobby rear tires and aluminum carry-all box on back.
I wanted a lifted cart. But wife wanted a cart that was easy to get in and out of.
The only drawback to electric is having to buy new batteries every 5 to 7 years. My batteries have never gotten so low that I did not get back to barn for a recharge. But other have had this happen. Similar to running out of gas. But cart needs to be towed back to charge.
TXdon has the same model as we have. His is lifted. I like the lifted look. If he does not reply to this tread send him a PM.

 

[mikim]

We have the same one as well....electric club car -- lifted with flip flop seat ...we sure like ours ---we only have 20 acres but that's just the way we use it - show folks around and light duty hauling -- plants in pots -- some light brush hauling--etc

 

[MarkV]

What is the price range of late model used electric carts? I read in another post that lift kit, wheels, knobbies and flip seat would represent about $1200 in accessories. Does that sound about right?

MarkV

 

[tanglefoot]

Ditto, electric ClubCar. I've had mine about 5 years. It's just like it came off the golf course I bought it from when it was 3 years old. I use it for everything on my 115 acres including dragging brush, pulling small trailers, etc. I am partial to the electric because it's quiet and almost trouble free. I've had a gas model so I can make the comparison. There are some websites with discussion forums you might look at.
Butch

 

[GBeck]

and keep in mind that depending on what you want to do with yours look around and get a 2 wheel drive one. most are 1 wheel drive and through snow and mud not really effective..

 

[daBear]

and keep in mind that depending on what you want to do with yours look around and get a 2 wheel drive one. most are 1 wheel drive and through snow and mud not really effective..

Thanks GBeck. I am looking to get one of these and I had no idea about 2WD vs 1WD. That will make a big difference and is certainly something to look for. I have an old JD 285 garden tractor that only pulls with one wheel and it will make a mess leaving ruts on wet grass and a slight hill.

 

[meadowlarkponds]

I've got the EZGo, gas. It is kind of a compromise between the mule types and the straight golf carts. It is perfect for light/medium duty stuff. I use it for all kinds of things including hauling meal to my cows...easily carries over 500 pounds.

The price trade off is very real....get a new EZGo for just over $4000 vs $8000 for many of the mule types. If you have tractors for the heavy work, then a light/medium cart is fine, IMO.

Gas vs electric...can't comment on the electric, but the gas model is excellent, very efficient.

 

[txdon]

I have an electric Club Car and it would be the only one that I would get again. It has an aluminum frame making it rust free. It has plenty power to go through the thickest grass or steepest dam. I use it daily and charge it overnight about every 3-4 days. It has a lift Kit, knobby tires, a bed in the back, lights, and a brush guard. The tires that are on it now tear up the ground a bit much and if they ever wear out I will change treads. It can easily pull my 5X10 trailer and for hauling firewood through the woods I use a small Sears dump trailer.
I have changes out the batteries once and they last about 4 years. The only maintenance is checking the water in the batteries and keeping the terminals clean.

The jump in and go quietness of electric is wonderful. I could not enjoy the sounds of the forest in a gas cart.

The only reason to go gas that I see is if you plan on using the cart more than 4-5 hours a day. I have never run out of power because I installed a voltmeter in the dash and know the charge left at all times.
Hope this helps with your decision.

 

[eddy622611]

txdon says it best, just jump in and go. We have Yamaha electric and it is so easy to use. We don't use the 4 wheeler and less we have to. Go for it you won't regret it. eddy622611