battery help

tjtim2001 · 04-30-2011, 04:16 PM

i just recently got this cart, dont know much about it. was told it runs just needs batteries. it has a 36 volt motor. can anyone give me some help as to what kind of batteries it takes. or any info about the cart.

scottyb · 04-30-2011, 09:06 PM

I dunno for sure but looks like it may be a Taylor Dunn cart. You will need golf cart 6 volt batteries which cost about a $100 each, you need 6 of them. IMHO a cart from one of the 3 major makers would be a much better choice.... you may want to reconsider your purchase?

tjtim2001 · 04-30-2011, 10:06 PM

well doesnt that just suck. i bought it for 250, now need 600 in batteries, the guy i got it from told me to use 3 12 voltdeep cycle or marine batteries. that make 36 volts, would that work?

scottyb · 04-30-2011, 11:01 PM

Technically yes. But not the way it should run. Read this:

3/12v = 36v?
Or can I use 3 12v batteries in my 36v golf cart?
You can use 3/12v batteries in series to create a 36v power supply. However this supply will be lacking in amperage capacity and deep cycle ability. The result will be poor run time and shortened battery lifetime.
The batteries should be golf cart specific batteries.
Golf cart batteries are designed to hold a large amount of amperage and to be discharged relatively low over a long period of time.
Automotive batteries do not store as much amperage and are designed for shallow discharge and immediate recharge. Like starting a car and having the alternator immediately begin charging.
You can connect 3 automotive 12v batteries in series and get 36v. You will not the amperage reserve or operational characteristics needed to make the batteries perform well or last satisfactorily in a golf cart.
I hope this helps ...

tjtim2001 · 05-01-2011, 09:53 AM

hmm so yes it will work, but just not as well. thanks for the info i guess there is just no way around spending $500- $600 on batteries. maybe ill make it gas powered.

GLEEMO · 05-01-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tjtim2001

hmm so yes it will work, but just not as well. thanks for the info i guess there is just no way around spending $500- $600 on batteries. maybe ill make it gas powered.

if U convert IT to gas U'll spend $$ at least that

tjtim2001 · 05-01-2011, 11:00 AM

so basically i just got a crap deal. maybe ill just restore it minus the batteries and try to sell it

GLEEMO · 05-01-2011, 05:46 PM

or sell it to a collector for what U have in it , then buy a $2,000.00 running cart with good batteries.

04-30-2011, 09:06 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: battery help I dunno for sure but looks like it may be a Taylor Dunn cart. You will need golf cart 6 volt batteries which cost about a $100 each, you need 6 of them. IMHO a cart from one of the 3 major makers would be a much better choice.... you may want to reconsider your purchase?

04-30-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
tjtim2001 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	Re: battery help well doesnt that just suck. i bought it for 250, now need 600 in batteries, the guy i got it from told me to use 3 12 voltdeep cycle or marine batteries. that make 36 volts, would that work?
tjtim2001 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5

04-30-2011, 11:01 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: battery help Technically yes. But not the way it should run. Read this: 3/12v = 36v? Or can I use 3 12v batteries in my 36v golf cart? You can use 3/12v batteries in series to create a 36v power supply. However this supply will be lacking in amperage capacity and deep cycle ability. The result will be poor run time and shortened battery lifetime. The batteries should be golf cart specific batteries. Golf cart batteries are designed to hold a large amount of amperage and to be discharged relatively low over a long period of time. Automotive batteries do not store as much amperage and are designed for shallow discharge and immediate recharge. Like starting a car and having the alternator immediately begin charging. You can connect 3 automotive 12v batteries in series and get 36v. You will not the amperage reserve or operational characteristics needed to make the batteries perform well or last satisfactorily in a golf cart. I hope this helps ...

05-01-2011, 09:53 AM	#5
tjtim2001 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	Re: battery help hmm so yes it will work, but just not as well. thanks for the info i guess there is just no way around spending $500- $600 on batteries. maybe ill make it gas powered.
tjtim2001 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5

05-01-2011, 11:00 AM	#7
tjtim2001 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5	Re: battery help so basically i just got a crap deal. maybe ill just restore it minus the batteries and try to sell it
tjtim2001 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5

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05-01-2011, 05:46 PM	#8
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: battery help or sell it to a collector for what U have in it , then buy a $2,000.00 running cart with good batteries.

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