Which is best for you?
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Here are some misconceptions:
ALL OF THESE STATEMENTS ARE NOT TRUE!
Gas carts do pollute but the newer carts, with the new federal regulations, are much more eco-friendly. But know, states have started cracking down and banning the use of gas carts in certain areas. You could possibly see restricted use or banned use in State Parks, RV Parks, Neighborhoods, Golf Course etc. Please check before you purchase a gas cart making sure you can use it in all areas that you wish.
If you don't have a reliable source of power for recharging an electric cart, a gas cart is a better option. Recharging electric carts on a generator has the possibility of damaging your charger or cart with the constant surging of power.
Gas carts are not a cheaper choice if you are worried about the cost of batteries every 5 years approximately. True a set of batteries is pricey but when you consider the tune up and maintenance and repair cost each season, reaching and exceeding the cost of batteries is easy and commonly done.
The initial cost of the cart will be greater in Gas than Electric.
If you haven't driven a modern gas and modern electric golf cart, you are probably not aware of the fact that there have been some major changes in recent years!
Most of the changes recently can be found in electric carts. The EPA has driven manufacturers to constantly work to improve the operation and performance of electric carts.New in recent years are programmable 'regen speeds'and top speed all now can be done through hand held programmers.
Electric carts are quieter. They can outperform gas carts in start-up acceleration, downhill slowing (not using brakes), and top speeds in many cases. Electric carts have leaped ahead of gas golf carts!
None of this used to be true with the older types of Electric Carts powered with a series of electric motors powered by 36 volts. Now manufacturers have since gone to a 48-volt system; more volts equals more ride time. The vast majority of electric carts now have very sophisticated electronic controllers that can change the way an electric motor responds.
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The range of gas vs electric carts has changed tremendously as well. Electric carts with their new efficient motors can go up to 3 rounds of golf. Running around the neighborhood, farm and hunting land is sufficient for electric cart use. But if you are wanting a work cart, fixing fences etc from dawn to dusk a gas cart is the cart for you.
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So as you can see all the old beliefs of electric carts are no longer true!
Electric is fine of just driving around and carrying people and some light weight stuff on it. But the heavier the load the quicker the batteries will be drained. Especially if you have hilly terrain. If the batteries go &#;flat&#; when out and about you have to tow it back to the charger. It&#;s a lot easier to go and get a gallon of gas and bring it to the cart than towing the cart to the gas pump.
I bought a Yamaha G-16 used 10 years ago. It came with the lift kit and all terrain tires, roof, and windshield. I paid around $2,000 for it and it ran &#;strong&#;. I purchased the flip down platform/back seat which was an easy &#;bolt on&#; and a &#;weather&#; enclosure with doors. The doors are easily taken off and on.
I also modified, &#;MacGyvered&#; how it starts and turns off from the way it is set up for Golf use. Where the the engine turns off every time you &#;let off&#; the gas pedal when you get out to do stuff briefly. Which happens a lot with farm use. I found the constant starting of the engine many times on any given day drains the battery quickly. Because it is not driven long enough in between to charge the battery. I still have to charge the battery every once in a while.
I by-passed that set up with an off-on switch and a foot starter switch. Like what were used in older tractors. So now it just idles when I get out.
This thing is a work horse on my 100+ acre farm. In the winter I load it with as many as 6+ bales of hay, over 200++ lbs of hay, and 75 lbs of feed. Hauls fine even in as much as 6" of snow. Deeper snow I just plow out a path with my tractor. Which I would do no matter what I was using.
After about 7 years of heavy use the engine started to get &#;weak&#; and burning oil. I took it out, very easy to do and set to a rebuilder in NC. Around $650 including shipping. Other than that it has been a pretty easy &#;keeper&#;. Only needing minor repairs. Anything needed can be ordered on line and or lots of &#;bolt on&#; stuff to be had. After 10 years of use I need to replace the rear heavy duty shocks and springs. I replaced 2 tires also. Considering the amount of use and abuse it has been a very good investment and a big work saver. In the end a big bang for the buck. A &#;gator&#; type farm utility would &#;run stronger&#; but there is a big price difference.
My cart has a very good muffler and it is not noisy at all. Much quieter than a lawn mower. They are made for the &#;peace and quiet&#; of a golf course. To the horses it is the sound of the &#;dinner bell&#; they all come running at feeding time. But hardly lift their heads at any other times of the day when driving around the farm.
An electric cart would not suite for most farm uses IMO and experience. It does not have near the power. Batteries only have so many charging cycles before replacing. And cost about the same as a rebuilt engine but won&#;t last as long. The electric motors are not really designed and built for farm use also.
One caveat when it comes to starting in temps below 20. A bit annoying until I figured out what the problem was. If anyone has this problem with theirs let me know and I will explain the &#;trick&#;.
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