Battery Opinions adn Experiences

[Shreadman]

I am getting ready to upgrade my cart to 48V 2000 TXT series. already upgraded controller, solenoid, and F/W switch, will be changing from 4ga cables to 2 ga with the new batteries. Through some research and pricing, I have narrowed my choice to these two:

Interstate GC8XHD
20 HR Rate 183
67 Lbs
$109.00 ea

US Battery 8VGCHC
20 HR Rate 183
69 lbs
$135.00

Looking for opinions and or experiences with eiither of these brands.

[JohnnieB]

If I was faced with that choice, I'd go with the US Battery and I'd get a 48V charger (Such as a DPI Accusense) that had a charge profile specifically for US Batteries, since they require a higher voltage during the absorption phase).

[Shreadman]

Thank you JohnnieB for the info. I did order my new DPI charger today from IMHO the only place to get these CARTS UNLIMITED. I will probably go ahead and get the US Batteries was just looking fo some opinions and or experiences with these two brands.

[JohnnieB]

I have no direct experience with Interstate Golf Cart batteries, but it was one of the brands I was considering when I was looking for 6V batteries and the scuttle-butt I got from my supplier was that the warranty return rate has gone up since they started building them in Mexico.

I don't know if same is true for their 8V batteries.