Thursday, December 22, 2011

Handy Information About Electric Golf Carts

By Neil Hagar


What started off as a simple vehicle for transport around a golf course, has now re-invented itself and is used for a much wider array of applications. Electric golf carts are no longer solely for use on a golf course. Many of them are now used at universities, airports, farms and large warehouses. They are also used more and more as personal utility vehicles.

Originally many golf cars used to be powered by gasoline. This has changed over time and now you find that carts powered by rechargeable batteries are the norm. They are cheaper to run, don't cost as much to maintain and are also more environmentally friendly. The only area where gasoline powered carts still are popular is where the range provided by a battery operated cart is too restrictive.

The standard golf cart is normally able to carry 2 to 4 people and their golf equipment in comfort. Special types of carts that are made to be used in warehouses and on farms can often carry loads of more than 5000 pounds. These are often referred to as utility vehicles,

Sometimes golf carts are put to unexpected uses. One of these is to transport residents around retirement villages and gated communities. As a matter of fact you often get that the management of these communities encourage the use of golf carts inside the community. They create less noise than cars, don't take up such a large amount of space, cause less damage to the roads and lawns and they're normally quite safe.

Although large numbers of local authorities ban the use of golf carts on public roads, there are others who do allow them. As a rule you will find that if the carts are fitted with all the required safety features, such as safety belts, headlights, turn signals, brake lights and windshields the authorities will be more inclined to approve them for use on a public road.

What you intend to use the cart for and your specific needs should be the primary determinant when choosing a golf cart. There's a wide array of carts on the market. They come with different prices, different load capabilities and different features. Don't let your emotions run away with you and buy a cart with a lot of unnecessary features. On the other hand, make sure what you choose can do what you need it to do. If you play golf on a hilly course, you need a more powerful cart, for example, than otherwise.

When it comes to the choice of a brand name, the same principles apply. The majority of electric golf carts for sale are of high quality, but the various brands don't all have the same weak or strong points. Some brands are specifically designed for use in cold climates. If you live in a coastal city, you should perhaps consider a brand that uses aluminum to manufacture their carts - this is rust-resistant. Whatever brand you choose should be trustworthy and meet your particular requirements.




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