Electric Vs. Gas Golf Carts
The majority of public and private golf facilities in the United States favor electric golf carts over gas-powered carts. The practicality and ease of maintenance of electric carts versus that of gas-powered carts make sense for golfers to use during their rounds. Gas-powered golf carts, however, are used at some golf courses as well, though they are typically used by the golf course's maintenance crew.
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The Pros of Electric Golf Carts
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Electric golf carts are the overwhelming choice among golf courses to rent to their golfers for one main reason: an electric motor can be recharged in several hours (usually during evening non-operation hours). This charge allows the cart to be used for eight to ten hours--the average time it takes for two rounds of golf to be completed. For simple non-strenuous loads and tasks, a large fleet these carts make the most sense because they require very little maintenance and no fuel.
The Cons of Electric Golf Carts
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The downside to electric carts is when the electric batteries age and fail to hold a charge, the cost to replace them is often quite expensive. Also, when an electric cart's weight capacity is exceeded, then the battery can be drained of power much quicker than the original intended lifespan.
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The Pros of Gas-Powered Golf Carts
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Maintenance crews at golf courses for power and torque drive gas-powered carts. These carts provide extra power and torque so that theses workers are able to haul large loads of different items over different terrain. While electric carts are designed for loads of five hundred pound loads or less, gas-powered carts are able to haul loads much larger than this. Most often, these gas-powered carts are able to scale much more abrasive terrain, so maintenance crews are able to climb slopes that would not normally be suggested for electric carts. One of the rare instances you may find gas-powered golf carts for golfers use is in highly mountainous areas or golf courses with a lot of changes in elevation.
The Cons of Gas-Powered Golf Carts
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The primary downside of using gas-powered carts is the cost of fuel to power them. Another negative is the noise that a gas-powered cart creates, which is often considered to be highly distracting when playing golf, a game that requires silence during play.
Final Review
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Most golf courses use both electric and gas-powered golf carts, each for very distinct purposes. A combination of both is the most practical and efficient way to meet their needs and run their daily business.
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