Stay 36V or go 48 ?

Oldguy1949 · 07-02-2020, 10:08 PM

I may be real confused on this. My understanding is my 96 TXT Series motor on my project can go to 48V, is this true ? I have no batteries now so the $ for batteries is not the issue. I don't know if controller is good or if to test must have 36 volts plus are the controllers one voltage only ? Is it just better to get a new controller now & go 48 ?
This will be my farm work vehicle to run around pasture with tools in cargo bed . My Wife's is a 48v Club Car that has no trouble getting around so I am not sure what to do. Help me spend some money

kernal · 07-03-2020, 06:55 AM

Converting from 36v to 48v was the best thing I ever did for my "series" cart.
In my case the biggest change was the increase in torque. This is a change with real "seat of the pants" feel.

The motor will actually run better at 48v. You will need a 48v capable controller, solenoid and charger along with the batteries.

Site sponsors have kits for this. Mostly plug n play. Includes the controller, solenoid, diode and resister and instructions. Alltrax is a popular controller for this conversion.

To be clear, the way I read your post is the cart doesn't run now and you are unsure why?

Oldguy1949 · 07-03-2020, 07:24 AM

This was a FREE one that had been sitting in the weeds & the couple that wanted it GONE swore up & down was running fine when parked which I figured was not exactly correct. When removing body I'm pretty sure found the broken wire from accelerator to controller . I've done the 12v test on motor & it's ok. I have been thinking at this point just go ahead & get new controller/solinoid anyway. I allready have a 48v charger but with 2 carts probably need 2. I have enough left over #4 to make new cables plus I got time
I thought I was going to have to paint or wrap the body as it's been partially spray canned black but found a deal on CL for a decent body & 4 really good tires for $50 .

Reddawg454 · 07-03-2020, 08:22 AM

Sounds like your having a lucky streak!

kernal · 07-03-2020, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddawg454

Sounds like your having a lucky streak!

Yup, get a lottery ticket while your at it.

Sir Nuke · 07-03-2020, 08:31 AM

Old Guy....when I got my first cart (which was a series cart too) I didn't know any better and first thing I did was get new batteries.....but found BGW shortly and within a week of buying the cart....I tore it apart down to the frame to totally refurb it because of all that I read. I ended up replacing the entire drive system (controller, solenoid, f&r switch, cables) but since I just bought new batteries, I left it at 36v....so to get a bit more speed I got a new high speed motor......BUT I really wished I had gone 48v at that time.....5 years go by and needed new batteries (because I screwed up) and mad the jump to 48v, got a new charger......will never look back!! and you shouldn't either!

Oldguy1949 · 07-03-2020, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reddawg454

Sounds like your having a lucky streak!

It's just setting me up for the big " oh sh#%, what's that gonna cost to fix moment " .

Andy4639 · 07-03-2020, 09:23 AM

36 volt motor on 48 volts is the way to go, since you have no way to test the controller and such go ahead to 48. Controller, solenoid, batteries and charger.
May as well do a cable upgrade as well.

Sideways · 07-03-2020, 03:29 PM

36 to 48 all the way

cgtech · 07-03-2020, 04:51 PM

I've done many 36->48v conversions, not one customer said "sure wish I hadn't done that".

07-02-2020, 10:08 PM	#1
Oldguy1949 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 9	Stay 36V or go 48 ? I may be real confused on this. My understanding is my 96 TXT Series motor on my project can go to 48V, is this true ? I have no batteries now so the $ for batteries is not the issue. I don't know if controller is good or if to test must have 36 volts plus are the controllers one voltage only ? Is it just better to get a new controller now & go 48 ? This will be my farm work vehicle to run around pasture with tools in cargo bed . My Wife's is a 48v Club Car that has no trouble getting around so I am not sure what to do. Help me spend some money
Oldguy1949 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 9

07-03-2020, 06:55 AM	#2
kernal Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Peachtree City, Ga. Posts: 2,759	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? Converting from 36v to 48v was the best thing I ever did for my "series" cart. In my case the biggest change was the increase in torque. This is a change with real "seat of the pants" feel. The motor will actually run better at 48v. You will need a 48v capable controller, solenoid and charger along with the batteries. Site sponsors have kits for this. Mostly plug n play. Includes the controller, solenoid, diode and resister and instructions. Alltrax is a popular controller for this conversion. To be clear, the way I read your post is the cart doesn't run now and you are unsure why?

07-03-2020, 07:24 AM	#3
Oldguy1949 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 9	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? This was a FREE one that had been sitting in the weeds & the couple that wanted it GONE swore up & down was running fine when parked which I figured was not exactly correct. When removing body I'm pretty sure found the broken wire from accelerator to controller . I've done the 12v test on motor & it's ok. I have been thinking at this point just go ahead & get new controller/solinoid anyway. I allready have a 48v charger but with 2 carts probably need 2. I have enough left over #4 to make new cables plus I got time I thought I was going to have to paint or wrap the body as it's been partially spray canned black but found a deal on CL for a decent body & 4 really good tires for $50 .
Oldguy1949 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 9

07-03-2020, 08:31 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,992	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? Old Guy....when I got my first cart (which was a series cart too) I didn't know any better and first thing I did was get new batteries.....but found BGW shortly and within a week of buying the cart....I tore it apart down to the frame to totally refurb it because of all that I read. I ended up replacing the entire drive system (controller, solenoid, f&r switch, cables) but since I just bought new batteries, I left it at 36v....so to get a bit more speed I got a new high speed motor......BUT I really wished I had gone 48v at that time.....5 years go by and needed new batteries (because I screwed up) and mad the jump to 48v, got a new charger......will never look back!! and you shouldn't either!

07-03-2020, 09:23 AM	#8
Andy4639 48/400/Alltrax HS motor Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Liberty SC, Garden City SC Posts: 6,190	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? 36 volt motor on 48 volts is the way to go, since you have no way to test the controller and such go ahead to 48. Controller, solenoid, batteries and charger. May as well do a cable upgrade as well.

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07-03-2020, 08:22 AM	#4
Reddawg454 Grumpy Old Guy Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: SEMO Posts: 2,705	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? Sounds like your having a lucky streak!

07-03-2020, 03:29 PM	#9
Sideways Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2017 Posts: 690	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? 36 to 48 all the way
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07-03-2020, 04:51 PM	#10
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Stay 36V or go 48 ? I've done many 36->48v conversions, not one customer said "sure wish I hadn't done that".

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