We have an old (2006, I think) Bad Boy Buggy that may be on its last legs. The brakes are shot and will likely soon need new batteries - not sure if we want to put more money in it when it croaks. We really like having an electric cart for getting around quietly (we also have a 4 wheeler and a Jeep) We've been talking about what to get next. Here's my question - how capable is a two-wheel drive electric cart that has been upgraded for off road use? We generally don't have sloppy/muddy roads to worry about but we do have some rather steep/rocky hills. The 4wd Bad Boy crawls right up them no problem - in your experience, how does an upgraded 2wd cart perform with two average sized guys and a few bags of corn?
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I have a 2wd limo Ezgo - I've upgraded the motor and controller and it does well offroad provided it's not muddy. You can custom build a motor and program the controller to match and have a very torquey cart. Or, just do a Navitas AC conversion and have incredible tq.
Mine will be for sale soon if you're looking. I've added a EMP TQ motor and Navitas 600amp controller.
If you're on FB - look up Golf Cart Modified or look up their Youtube channel. Guys running 40's on 22" wheels with the Navitas AC kit hitting 30+. A cart with that setup wouldn't have an issue getting around. -
John I have a 2wd (really a 1wd because of open differential) 48V cart with many upgrades. I was on a lease in Stamford that had a few draws, hills and rocks. I was actually amazed at how capable the cart was. I never had it suck in the mud either.
That being said when it was wet traction could be an issue if climbing a steep rocky hill but I could usually make it with a little running start at the bottom. I’ve never had it take me anywhere I needed to go and it took me some places that I wanted to go just to see.
The most impressive situation I got into was when my son killed a 200# pig in the bottom of a rocky draw. The cart pulled me, my wife, my son, his friend and that 200# pig plus all of our gear out of that draw. Admittedly it did get a little hot and I had to replace my solenoid shortly there after but it did it with relative ease.
I do believe they make lockers for the rear differentials for some of the carts.
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I got no real experience with a golf cart but I know we had a steep, rocky hill on a lease I was on a few years ago, golf cart would make it, but had a hard time. My bad boy would go up no problem. I’m in the same spot as you, I think my buggy is on its last leg, but I was impressed enough with it that I will find another one.Comment
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I modified an ezgo cart with heavy duty controller, solenoid and battery cables. It will climb any hill you want, just don’t try any serious mud. It does ride pretty tough, but it’s awesome to ninja around the farm in. It’s pretty cool driving up on deer and turkeys.Comment
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We have a 48 volt open diff electric cart. It has an upgraded controller. It will climb hills just fine. The main problem is getting traction on soft ground. Regardless of how it looks with lift, mud tires,winch etc it's no 4 wheelerbut if you have decent trails it's pretty nice.Comment
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I had one that I really enjoyed in E TX. BUT, i was tired of recharging it all the time. 48v txt. It could almost climb a tree it had that much torque. Had all suspension modified to help soften travel.
Love my sxs now and never looked backComment
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I meant to add, if you decide to get one, set aside $$ to put a lithium battery pack in it. The lead acid batteries are a PITA especially if it sits in the off season.
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I bought a brand new 48v lifted OFFROAD cart from a professional dealer. I was extremely disappointed and sold it within a few months.
They ride rough! The one I bought couldn’t climb the hills on our lease. They are slow.
I have a Mule Pro now and love it. That being said, I’ll own an electric Polaris Ranger in the future. Being able to sneak up on game in an electric cart is really fun.Comment
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