400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller

chasenfish16 · 03-01-2010, 08:40 PM

I will be purchasing a Alltrax controller for my 2006 EZGO PDS cart with 6" lift and 22" tires and I am at a dilemna. I do not plan on changing out the stock motor but you know how things change and I do not want to be limited if I do. I am going to change all the wiring to 4 gauge, heavy duty solenoid and either a 400 or 500 amp controller and will be using the cart at the hunting camp with moderate hills. Any suggestions from people with a similar setup on which amp controller to get would be greatly appreciated.

LostHusker · 03-01-2010, 08:43 PM

A 400 amp will take care of 90 percent of your needs, if you go larger you will have some more power and speed. Outside of what you have told us, it really depends on what you really want out of the cart.

mikesmotortoys · 03-01-2010, 08:45 PM

400 amp is what I would recommend

chasenfish16 · 03-01-2010, 08:48 PM

Thanks for the input, just out of curiousity does a 500 amp controller and larger motor cutdown on runtime substantially? What kind of runtime and mileage can I expect with this cart with a 400 amp controller and new t105's?

pggroves · 03-03-2010, 06:36 PM

It's been my experience that most people when provided with more power, use it. Most people just can't keep their foot out of it.

I'd say 90% of the time after a controller and motor upgrade the run time will decrease but hey, you get there faster so either add more lead or lift. Your call!

mikesmotortoys · 03-03-2010, 07:15 PM

If you are questioning the 400 amp, then just get the 500 and run it at 100%, but set top speed to 80% or 90% - this way you get extra torque, but the same speed.

I personally think the 400 amp @ 100% across the board is the best answer, though

gonfast38 · 03-03-2010, 08:21 PM

I've been pondering the same question. I want to upgrade the controller this year and next year switch to 48V. I picked up a new six pack of 105s today. I am running a '05 PDS with low profile tires. We have a few hills at the campground that are kind of steep. Sounds like 400 will be plenty?????

DVR · 03-03-2010, 09:03 PM

I am very pleased with my 05 pds with alltrax 400a and 4ga wires. the overall performance is acceptable to me.

03-01-2010, 08:40 PM	#1
chasenfish16 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 228	400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller I will be purchasing a Alltrax controller for my 2006 EZGO PDS cart with 6" lift and 22" tires and I am at a dilemna. I do not plan on changing out the stock motor but you know how things change and I do not want to be limited if I do. I am going to change all the wiring to 4 gauge, heavy duty solenoid and either a 400 or 500 amp controller and will be using the cart at the hunting camp with moderate hills. Any suggestions from people with a similar setup on which amp controller to get would be greatly appreciated. Last edited by chasenfish16; 03-01-2010 at 08:42 PM.. Reason: misspelling

03-01-2010, 08:43 PM	#2
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller A 400 amp will take care of 90 percent of your needs, if you go larger you will have some more power and speed. Outside of what you have told us, it really depends on what you really want out of the cart.

03-01-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller 400 amp is what I would recommend
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03-01-2010, 08:48 PM	#4
chasenfish16 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 228	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller Thanks for the input, just out of curiousity does a 500 amp controller and larger motor cutdown on runtime substantially? What kind of runtime and mileage can I expect with this cart with a 400 amp controller and new t105's?

03-03-2010, 06:36 PM	#5
pggroves steeplejack x Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Republic of Texas Posts: 3,382	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller It's been my experience that most people when provided with more power, use it. Most people just can't keep their foot out of it. I'd say 90% of the time after a controller and motor upgrade the run time will decrease but hey, you get there faster so either add more lead or lift. Your call!

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03-03-2010, 07:15 PM	#6
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller If you are questioning the 400 amp, then just get the 500 and run it at 100%, but set top speed to 80% or 90% - this way you get extra torque, but the same speed. I personally think the 400 amp @ 100% across the board is the best answer, though
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03-03-2010, 08:21 PM	#7
gonfast38 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Springfield, Il Posts: 63	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller I've been pondering the same question. I want to upgrade the controller this year and next year switch to 48V. I picked up a new six pack of 105s today. I am running a '05 PDS with low profile tires. We have a few hills at the campground that are kind of steep. Sounds like 400 will be plenty?????

03-03-2010, 09:03 PM	#8
DVR Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: sc Posts: 187	Re: 400 or 500 amp Alltrax controller I am very pleased with my 05 pds with alltrax 400a and 4ga wires. the overall performance is acceptable to me.

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