36 vs 48 volt

Mr.ken · 01-01-2011, 09:15 AM

Aside from longer running time and the ability to add accessories any big differences?? I'm looking for a 6 passenger but haven't had much luck finding a 48 vt project cart. There are plenty of 36 volt but I'd like longer running time especially with a bigger cart

scottyb · 01-01-2011, 09:21 AM

I can not find alot of information to support the longer run time claim. 8 volt batteries are typically 165 to 190 amp hour capacity while a 6v is 200-225 amp hours; clearly an increase in amperage capacity.

Any 36 volt cart can be boosted to 48v with a few changes.

Mr.ken · 01-01-2011, 09:51 AM

I guess it would depend on the cart then too. I have seen 48 volt carts with 8 6 volt batteries or 6 8 volt batteries. So if you had a 36 volt with top line batteries you could be better off than a 48 volt with cheap batteries I guess

scottyb · 01-01-2011, 09:56 AM

You are guessing right. The more lead you carry the more amperage you can store. My vote would be for a 36v cart on 8/6v 48v power.

Mr.ken · 01-01-2011, 10:30 AM

Thanks very much. Trying to get some info so I can make the right decision......

scottyb · 01-01-2011, 10:54 AM

Good luck with your search! We can help you boost your ride no matter what you get

Mr.ken · 01-01-2011, 01:03 PM

I'm looking forward to it as soon as I choose the cart. Toying with a junk club car behind the local dealer but it's been outside awhile and it looks it. Gonna keep On looking

ChevyRacing75 · 01-01-2011, 01:16 PM

Skip it all and go 72 volt 9-8 volt batts.

Mr.ken · 01-01-2011, 01:30 PM

I saw one like that on eBay last month. It had so many extras I'm sure it needed the extra juice

01-01-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
Mr.ken Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest florida Posts: 319	36 vs 48 volt Aside from longer running time and the ability to add accessories any big differences?? I'm looking for a 6 passenger but haven't had much luck finding a 48 vt project cart. There are plenty of 36 volt but I'd like longer running time especially with a bigger cart

01-01-2011, 09:21 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: 36 vs 48 volt I can not find alot of information to support the longer run time claim. 8 volt batteries are typically 165 to 190 amp hour capacity while a 6v is 200-225 amp hours; clearly an increase in amperage capacity. Any 36 volt cart can be boosted to 48v with a few changes.

01-01-2011, 09:51 AM	#3
Mr.ken Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest florida Posts: 319	Re: 36 vs 48 volt I guess it would depend on the cart then too. I have seen 48 volt carts with 8 6 volt batteries or 6 8 volt batteries. So if you had a 36 volt with top line batteries you could be better off than a 48 volt with cheap batteries I guess

01-01-2011, 09:56 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: 36 vs 48 volt You are guessing right. The more lead you carry the more amperage you can store. My vote would be for a 36v cart on 8/6v 48v power.

01-01-2011, 10:30 AM	#5
Mr.ken Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest florida Posts: 319	Re: 36 vs 48 volt Thanks very much. Trying to get some info so I can make the right decision......

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01-01-2011, 10:54 AM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,410	Re: 36 vs 48 volt Good luck with your search! We can help you boost your ride no matter what you get

01-01-2011, 01:03 PM	#7
Mr.ken Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest florida Posts: 319	Re: 36 vs 48 volt I'm looking forward to it as soon as I choose the cart. Toying with a junk club car behind the local dealer but it's been outside awhile and it looks it. Gonna keep On looking

01-01-2011, 01:16 PM	#8
ChevyRacing75 Maybe This Weekend :) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Norman, NC Posts: 6,411	Re: 36 vs 48 volt Skip it all and go 72 volt 9-8 volt batts.

01-01-2011, 01:30 PM	#9
Mr.ken Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Southwest florida Posts: 319	Re: 36 vs 48 volt I saw one like that on eBay last month. It had so many extras I'm sure it needed the extra juice

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