best battery brands

jawsfree

Sorry if this has already been asked but my searched found nothing.

what is the best brand of battery for a Club Car DS 48volt?

I found so far

Duracell @ Sams Club ~$100.00
Interstate @ Costco ~100.00

BGW

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JR_ECE

I think a lot of people like Trojan batteries. They are pretty expensive unless you know someone who will sell them near cost. I've got a set in my cart and they are pretty stout after 2 years. I've been told US brand batteries are the nearest competition but I have nothing to back that up.

The Duracell batteries in my area are made by East Penn (USA), and might manufacturer the US brand batteries as well. Maybe someone who has a set can look at the ID plate on top and tell us. Also keep in mind there are a couple of categories for golf cart batteries, standard and high capacity. Sam's Club carries both Duracell models.

NoleFan4Ever

There are several out there, but the most you will see from here has been US Batteries, Trojans, and Crown. They are the top tier and then there are many others available. I have a 7 year old set of US's that are still going.....

Scoots

From my perspective on the batteries. I’m a U.S. Battery fan, between that and Trojan, those are your top batteries. I’ve heard of crown batteries, not sure how they last. I’ve seen people go the Sam’s or Costco route, they work, but you won’t get the 5-6 years out of them like the US or Trojan. Interstate’s are about the same as Duracell, only about 2 years is the longest I’ve seen them go. The range also does matter on the maintenance you do to them as well.

Swan

i have had energizer and duracell from sams club. both sets never made it to the 3 year mark. i went with trojan 875's just over two years ago and they are just as good as the day i put them in. if your planning on selling your cart then duracell is perfect, but if see yourself keeping it for years to come then nut up for good batteries .

Tom47

I don't know anything about this company's reputation or history. I do know the Crown CR-165's are excellent batteries. Mine are 4 years old going on 5 and are still very strong.

After a typical 8 mile run at 18 MPH average, the pack reads 49.8 to 50.5 when I get home.

This price looks excellent but only if you are within driving range of their location to swap the cores. I'm on the borderline wanting to drive that far.

https://bigosgolfcarts.com/products/...-48-volt-setup

XL Carts in Yulee Florida [happens to be 25 miles from me!] Has Trojan T-875's for $119.00 each or $714 plus tax for a set. This is where I will go when I need batteries!

JR_ECE

Very good info in this thread for the next time I need batteries.

Jd62

Without being a pro,, i will hand down go with trojan, i had us batteries in my club car ds, good range, but puffing after 2 season (not abbused). As for trojan,, i replace my set of 1260 after 7 years of service in my Rvx and the only reason i change them was beacause one of the 4 fail and being that old i decided to change the set..

Julien

dundeebarnbuggy

Yeah, we are "lucky", not sure of the term tonight with the weather here, but batts here last longer due to less extreme heat. Downside is they cost a LOT more than you guys down south in buggy nirvana. Trojan's and Crown are the go to brands here sell or keep. Quality holds it's value whether buying or selling in my books!

rockfordpi

You can do a little better than that on price, depending on where you are located.