Towing With an Electric Golf Cart?

redmetalG · 11-20-2012, 05:58 PM

How do you guys feel about towing with your electric carts? I am going to be throwing a beefier motor and controller in my electric TXT. What do you guys think of pulling a 400 pound tow behind bush hog with it? Does it affect the motor when towing that much? The cart has 23" tires as well if it matters.
I will also be modifying the voltage to 72 volts.

kab69440 · 11-20-2012, 06:21 PM

You won't even know 400lbs is back there. Try not to creep, though. Your controller won't like the oversize tires, especially with a load behind it.

I wouldn't advise a 72v conversion if you're going to mow with it. If you can keep the cart throttle wide open while pulling the mower, that would be ideal. The thing probably won't mow for squat at 30mph.

redmetalG · 11-20-2012, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kab69440

You won't even know 400lbs is back there. Try not to creep, though. Your controller won't like the oversize tires, especially with a load behind it.

I wouldn't advise a 72v conversion if you're going to mow with it. If you can keep the cart throttle wide open while pulling the mower, that would be ideal. The thing probably won't mow for squat at 30mph.

Well..My plan is failed now..I was planing on mowing fast enough to jump the small bumps in my yard..kind of like an air ride golf cart

What would you say is the max towing load for an electric golf cart?

kab69440 · 11-20-2012, 06:39 PM

A platform pump weighs a bit shy of 8k. I used to drag them around a railyard with my Medalist. It burnt a few ends off my cables, but it did the job. 8k is about all a cart wants! (I do NOT recommend anyone duplicate my stupidity) My big syrup pump was closer to 5k and the cart was much happier to haul it around.

We had a yard tractor for hauling big stuff, but it was too much hassle to drop a 3point mower or blade( depending on the season) just to move a pump from one railcar to the next. So, I used the cart.

redmetalG · 11-20-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kab69440

A platform pump weighs a bit shy of 8k. I used to drag them around a railyard with my Medalist. It burnt a few ends off my cables, but it did the job. 8k is about all a cart wants! (I do NOT recommend anyone duplicate my stupidity) My big syrup pump was closer to 5k and the cart was much happier to haul it around.

We had a yard tractor for hauling big stuff, but it was too much hassle to drop a 3point mower or blade( depending on the season) just to move a pump from one railcar to the next. So, I used the cart.

One more question for you..I have a 36 volt model. If I don't upgrade the voltage will it be able to do what you say fine?

kab69440 · 11-20-2012, 06:50 PM

Oh yeah. My cart is still 36v. Upgrade the cables (all of 'em) to 2ga and make sure your FNR is clean and shiny inside.

redmetalG · 11-20-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kab69440

Oh yeah. My cart is still 36v. Upgrade the cables (all of 'em) to 2ga and make sure your FNR is clean and shiny inside.

How many amps on the controller and motor do you suggest then? I am thinking of possibly upgrading to 400-500 on both.

kab69440 · 11-20-2012, 07:18 PM

A 500amp controller should do anything you need. My cart still has a stock controller and an 8hp D&D limo can.

11-20-2012, 05:58 PM	#1
redmetalG Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 4	Towing With an Electric Golf Cart? How do you guys feel about towing with your electric carts? I am going to be throwing a beefier motor and controller in my electric TXT. What do you guys think of pulling a 400 pound tow behind bush hog with it? Does it affect the motor when towing that much? The cart has 23" tires as well if it matters. I will also be modifying the voltage to 72 volts.
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11-20-2012, 06:21 PM	#2
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: Towing With an Electric Golf Cart? You won't even know 400lbs is back there. Try not to creep, though. Your controller won't like the oversize tires, especially with a load behind it. I wouldn't advise a 72v conversion if you're going to mow with it. If you can keep the cart throttle wide open while pulling the mower, that would be ideal. The thing probably won't mow for squat at 30mph.

11-20-2012, 06:39 PM	#4
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: Towing With an Electric Golf Cart? A platform pump weighs a bit shy of 8k. I used to drag them around a railyard with my Medalist. It burnt a few ends off my cables, but it did the job. 8k is about all a cart wants! (I do NOT recommend anyone duplicate my stupidity) My big syrup pump was closer to 5k and the cart was much happier to haul it around. We had a yard tractor for hauling big stuff, but it was too much hassle to drop a 3point mower or blade( depending on the season) just to move a pump from one railcar to the next. So, I used the cart.

11-20-2012, 06:50 PM	#6
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: Towing With an Electric Golf Cart? Oh yeah. My cart is still 36v. Upgrade the cables (all of 'em) to 2ga and make sure your FNR is clean and shiny inside.

11-20-2012, 07:18 PM	#8
kab69440 Gone Wild Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Marion, Ohio Posts: 1,391	Re: Towing With an Electric Golf Cart? A 500amp controller should do anything you need. My cart still has a stock controller and an 8hp D&D limo can.

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