Golf Cart questions

[clinebarger]

Looking for something to move dead cars around my shop/lot. If my lot was all concrete....A fork lift would be ideal & would buy a fork lift anyway if the price was right.

One of my elderly customers gave me a early 90's Yamaha golf cart, 36 volt (20 kW) motor....Appears under driven with a gearbox but it might just be a 1:1 differential to drive both rear wheels?

It's in really good shape & was stored inside, Tires look pretty good, Came with a big stand alone 36V charger, The six 6 volt deep cycle batteries are shot of coarse. I think 3 12 volt deep cycle batteries for the short duty cycle will be okay?

Anyone ever pull cars with a golf cart short distances?

 

[MaximumMini]

It might do it but.....
You'll probably burn out the motor and controller or break something in short order. It's tempting. I have a 36volt GC and thought about it but decided not too. Using another car is probably more workable. I won't even use my JD lawn tractor for pulling or pushing a car around.

Need something with 10HP and crazy gear reduction.

 

[daves87rs]

No. Dead cart or smashed car….

 

[factorytuned2012]

36v you're asking a lot. especially if it wasn't setup and geared for heavy duty use. you could reach out to a shop that specializes in carts. maybe worth upgrading the cart to 48 or 72v and get a heavy-duty use or towing package

Example Tow Build:​

• 48V Club Car DS
• Alltrax XCT-500 Controller
• D&D High Torque Motor
• 8:1 Gear Set
• HD Leaf Springs
• Rear Hitch Kit
• Upgraded 2 AWG battery cables

Result: Can tow 1,500–2,000 lbs on flat terrain with ease.

 

[RhondaHonda]

I think it might move them but it’s going to be real hard on the cart.

 

[RhondaHonda]

What about a used airplane tug?

https://www.legacygse.com/store/p61/Tug_M1A-50_Diesel_5kDBP_Airplane_Tug.html

 

[Skippy722]

I wouldn’t even try that with my gas golf cart. Though I think it’ll just spin the tires on anything less than pavement.

 

[Donald]

The make little electric tugs for moving trailers. Maybe one of those.

 

[Nick1994]

I don’t think it’s got enough cowbell.

 

[Starving Electrician]

I don’t think it’s got enough cowbell.

Well for some fevers thats the only prescription.

 

[joegreen]

Small real garden tractor. Maybee something cheap like an old john deere 200-400 series

 

[supton]

Nothing wrong with trying, but, I'm thinking a better yard vehicle is a car that you no longer care about. More torque, more brakes.

 

[nascarnation]

A 4wd ATV with a low range is tough to beat.
My old Polaris with only 325cc is a beast for drawbar pull.
You have to slip all four wheels to break traction.
Great for plowing snow too although for you in Texas not often needed.

 

[nascarnation]

Small real garden tractor. Maybee something cheap like an old john deere 200-400 series

Remember with these you basically have one wheel drive which is a big limitation if there's any slippery areas.

 

[Chris142]

Find an old ATC 90 or 110. Those have a low range that will pull almost anything. I forgot about the 125m. That would work too

 

[D60]

What about a used airplane tug?

https://www.legacygse.com/store/p61/Tug_M1A-50_Diesel_5kDBP_Airplane_Tug.html

Those along with Zambonis were always a source of great intrigue as axle swap donors

Urban legend has it Zambonis may have only had a D44 but airplane tugs may have employed a D70U (desireable). Of course WMS-WMS was always a potential issue.

edit: the tugs may have also received the crazy low factory gears, like 6:1 or 7:1 range

But as for the topic, I'm zero actual help. I use my compact tractor but in a tight lot maneuverability is borderline terrible.

 

[Dave9]

Does the shop need to be quiet?

 

[crashz]

And if the cart gets them moving will it stop the car and/or be pushed around the lot?

 

[MaximumMini]

Does the shop need to be quiet?

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[Dave9]

AI is CRAZY !!!

Yeah I have no idea how the dogs used it to get jobs at a repair shop.