Ds sepex or series for hunting cart

Rexwood · 04-26-2016, 10:16 AM

I currently have a 2012 Precedent and am looking to do another build, this time with a DS model. The cart will be used strictly for hunting. What are the Pros and Cons of the Series verses the Sepex cart? I plan to upgrade the Motor, Controller, tires, Wheels, Cables and whatever needs to be done as well as lift kit. Since I am going to do all that does it matter if I get a Series cart or a Sepex cart?

Thanks,
Rex

jakesnake27 · 04-26-2016, 10:06 PM

The series carts have been known as the 'workhorse' carts, but recent advancements in controller technology have put sepex carts with them. I have a lifted sepex cart with an Alltrax XCT and love it.

txpres · 04-27-2016, 06:57 AM

In my experience the weak link in the Series carts is the F/R switch. I had a 96 CC with large controller and big motor. Even the heavy duty F/R switch would sometimes fail. I replaced it at least once every year.
CartsUnlimited has a Reversing Contactor that eliminates the high current flow thru the F/R switch. If I was building another Series cart, I would use the Reversing Contactor!

passthru · 04-27-2016, 09:55 AM

I have a 2002 DS that's my hunting cart and is not a series model. I upgraded my suspension but I have no issues using it on a fairly rough lease with hills on a little over 2000 acres. I haul 400lbs of feed on it regularly as well as plenty of game taken. This is before the suspension upgrade but I think you get the picture. (pun intended) I have had no issues with anything I was "warned" about yet.

glassk · 04-27-2016, 10:33 AM

That's my 99 Powerdrive Plus I have to work around our place and keep from getting her cart muddy. I don't hunt so not sure what a Hunting Cart may need other than more ground clearance,...

Farm Buggie · 04-27-2016, 11:24 AM

My 07 DS iq does very well in the woods and on the trail. I would make sure before you buy a cart that it has either 6-8 volt or 8-6 volt batteries. I don't recommend the 4-12 volt setup. Just my .02

swm63 · 04-27-2016, 01:37 PM

Hey passthru, what kind of lift did you have before you 'upgraded' the suspension? I like the look in the pic, for my kids carts.

Thanks.

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Originally Posted by passthru

I have a 2002 DS that's my hunting cart and is not a series model. I upgraded my suspension but I have no issues using it on a fairly rough lease with hills on a little over 2000 acres. I haul 400lbs of feed on it regularly as well as plenty of game taken. This is before the suspension upgrade but I think you get the picture. (pun intended) I have had no issues with anything I was "warned" about yet.

passthru · 04-27-2016, 03:08 PM

It's a standard Jakes lift but I added HD dual action springs.

04-26-2016, 10:16 AM	#1
Rexwood Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 12	Ds sepex or series for hunting cart I currently have a 2012 Precedent and am looking to do another build, this time with a DS model. The cart will be used strictly for hunting. What are the Pros and Cons of the Series verses the Sepex cart? I plan to upgrade the Motor, Controller, tires, Wheels, Cables and whatever needs to be done as well as lift kit. Since I am going to do all that does it matter if I get a Series cart or a Sepex cart? Thanks, Rex
Rexwood Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 12

04-26-2016, 10:06 PM	#2
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245	Re: Ds sepex or series for hunting cart The series carts have been known as the 'workhorse' carts, but recent advancements in controller technology have put sepex carts with them. I have a lifted sepex cart with an Alltrax XCT and love it.
jakesnake27 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 14,245

04-27-2016, 06:57 AM	#3
txpres Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Hills, TX Posts: 154	Re: Ds sepex or series for hunting cart In my experience the weak link in the Series carts is the F/R switch. I had a 96 CC with large controller and big motor. Even the heavy duty F/R switch would sometimes fail. I replaced it at least once every year. CartsUnlimited has a Reversing Contactor that eliminates the high current flow thru the F/R switch. If I was building another Series cart, I would use the Reversing Contactor!

04-27-2016, 09:55 AM	#4
passthru Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 500	Re: Ds sepex or series for hunting cart I have a 2002 DS that's my hunting cart and is not a series model. I upgraded my suspension but I have no issues using it on a fairly rough lease with hills on a little over 2000 acres. I haul 400lbs of feed on it regularly as well as plenty of game taken. This is before the suspension upgrade but I think you get the picture. (pun intended) I have had no issues with anything I was "warned" about yet.

04-27-2016, 11:24 AM	#6
Farm Buggie Getting Wild Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Troy, Missouri Posts: 89	Re: Ds sepex or series for hunting cart My 07 DS iq does very well in the woods and on the trail. I would make sure before you buy a cart that it has either 6-8 volt or 8-6 volt batteries. I don't recommend the 4-12 volt setup. Just my .02

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04-27-2016, 03:08 PM	#8
passthru Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 500	Re: Ds sepex or series for hunting cart It's a standard Jakes lift but I added HD dual action springs.

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