2001 36 v ezg0

mrubycomo · 11-11-2017, 08:03 PM

Hello I bought a 2001 ezgo 36 v cart and it has no battery's I was going to put 3 12v in series to see if it would operate. I checked the part # on the controller and it is a Curtis pmc p/n25864g05 which shows to be a 36v and the contactor is a white Rodgers type 586120111 48 volt dc, I am new to this and need some help. The motor shows to be 36v.was there a way to use all of this with 48 volts of power. Lost !!!!

cgtech · 11-11-2017, 08:07 PM

Everything but the controller, controller will fry on 48v. Most 36v motors run great on 48v.

mrubycomo · 11-11-2017, 08:14 PM

So do I need to get a 48 v controller if so is that all I need ??

cgtech · 11-11-2017, 10:37 PM

Is your cart "series" or "PDS" type? And you would also need a 48v charger. 42v seems to be the sweet spot for 36v PDS motors

craigy · 11-12-2017, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cgtech

Is your cart "series" or "PDS" type? And you would also need a 48v charger. 42v seems to be the sweet spot for 36v PDS motors

What benefit do you keep in going to 42v vs. 48v?

cgtech · 11-12-2017, 11:15 AM

PDS motor doesn't live a long happy life for street or HD use on 48v.

craigy · 11-12-2017, 11:22 AM

So, is it not the preferred choice for upgrading to larger tires, lift kits, and so forth?
Reason I ask is, I ran across A PDS in really good condition, with exception of batteries. I can hopefully get it for $500-600. But my plan is to put larger tires, (prefer at least 20”) and would like to add normal upgrades as well.

cgtech · 11-12-2017, 11:51 AM

Series models are generally preferred for offroad setups. But a PDS will do too. Stock controllers suck on both, both would benefit greatly from a controller and increased voltage. One responds with a huge torque increase, and a linear speed increase to match voltage increase (Series), the other unlocks huge speed increases, but less useful offroad-torque increase (sepex -PDS). This is talking about stock motors for both, upgrade motors add a whole different variable and expense. Both could be made into good off-roaders , and they will go down slightly different upgrade paths to get there.

mrubycomo · 11-12-2017, 04:44 PM

So would I be better off to put everything back to 36 volt. I do want to put larger tires and use it for off road. But I don't want to break the bank. Any and all help is appreciated!

mrubycomo · 11-12-2017, 04:59 PM

How can I tell if it is series or PDS .I looked up the part number and it shows to be series.

11-11-2017, 08:03 PM	#1
mrubycomo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 7	2001 36 v ezg0 Hello I bought a 2001 ezgo 36 v cart and it has no battery's I was going to put 3 12v in series to see if it would operate. I checked the part # on the controller and it is a Curtis pmc p/n25864g05 which shows to be a 36v and the contactor is a white Rodgers type 586120111 48 volt dc, I am new to this and need some help. The motor shows to be 36v.was there a way to use all of this with 48 volts of power. Lost !!!!
mrubycomo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 7

11-11-2017, 08:07 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 Everything but the controller, controller will fry on 48v. Most 36v motors run great on 48v.

11-11-2017, 08:14 PM	#3
mrubycomo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 7	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 So do I need to get a 48 v controller if so is that all I need ??
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11-11-2017, 10:37 PM	#4
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 Is your cart "series" or "PDS" type? And you would also need a 48v charger. 42v seems to be the sweet spot for 36v PDS motors

11-12-2017, 11:15 AM	#6
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 PDS motor doesn't live a long happy life for street or HD use on 48v.

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11-12-2017, 11:22 AM	#7
craigy Getting Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 116	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 So, is it not the preferred choice for upgrading to larger tires, lift kits, and so forth? Reason I ask is, I ran across A PDS in really good condition, with exception of batteries. I can hopefully get it for $500-600. But my plan is to put larger tires, (prefer at least 20”) and would like to add normal upgrades as well.

11-12-2017, 11:51 AM	#8
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 Series models are generally preferred for offroad setups. But a PDS will do too. Stock controllers suck on both, both would benefit greatly from a controller and increased voltage. One responds with a huge torque increase, and a linear speed increase to match voltage increase (Series), the other unlocks huge speed increases, but less useful offroad-torque increase (sepex -PDS). This is talking about stock motors for both, upgrade motors add a whole different variable and expense. Both could be made into good off-roaders , and they will go down slightly different upgrade paths to get there.

11-12-2017, 04:44 PM	#9
mrubycomo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 7	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 So would I be better off to put everything back to 36 volt. I do want to put larger tires and use it for off road. But I don't want to break the bank. Any and all help is appreciated!
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11-12-2017, 04:59 PM	#10
mrubycomo Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2017 Posts: 7	Re: 2001 36 v ezg0 How can I tell if it is series or PDS .I looked up the part number and it shows to be series. Last edited by mrubycomo; 11-12-2017 at 06:41 PM.. Reason: new info
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