How Much Does a Golf Cart Weigh?

How Much Does a Golf Cart Weigh?

• Quick Answer: 800 lbs. to 1,000 lbs.
• Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes
• Article Value: Learn golf cart weight variations across different brands, seating capacities, and powertrains

Most modern golf carts in the year 2024 weigh between 800 and 1,000 pounds, but the range can vary quite a bit based on factors like the number of seats, battery type (lithium vs. lead acid), size of the wheels and tires, and whether the cart is lifted or not. The heaviest 6-passenger lifted golf carts can weigh upwards of 1,600 pounds. Here’s a quick summary of average golf cart weights:

Quick Answer on Average Golf Cart Weights

As you can see, a standard cart might weigh 950 lbs., but with lithium golf cart batteries (instead of regular ones) that same cart might weigh 650 lbs. to 750lbs. Add in accessories here and there, and the weight fluctuates further. And this is why the range of average golf cart weights is 800lbs to 1,000lbs. 

Understanding your golf cart weight is important for a few reasons – but mostly it is for transporting or hauling your cart. You don't want to overload your tailer or toy-hauler, or pull a golf cart that is too heavy for your small car or light SUV. 

Below, we'll give you a brief overview of how much an average cart weighs, and what affects that weight the most. We also provide summary tables at the end with weight comparisons of different golf cart brands and models, including:

• EZGO golf cart weight: TXT, RXV, Liberty, Valor, and Express
• Club Car golf cart weight: DS, Precedent, Onward, Tempo
• Yamaha golf cart weight: G-Series, DRIVE (G29), Drive-2
• Evolution golf cart weight: D3, D5, Forrester 

Factors Affecting Golf Cart Weight

• Base weight of the cart: The base weight will vary depending on what brand the cart is, seating capacity, and newer carts in general tend to weigh more than older ones.
• Any accessories on your cart: Upgraded wheels and tires, rear seats, sound bars, custom seat cushions; they all add up to more weight on your cart.
• Battery Type: Lead-acid batteries can weigh up to 375lbs more than Lithium golf cart batteries, which is one reason why so many golf cart manufacturers are shifting towards lithium in their carts.

Base Weight of Golf Carts

The base average weight of a golf cart typically ranges between 800 and 1,000 pounds (curb weight), depending on the model, manufacturer, seating capacity and batteries. Here's a quick look at the approximate weights of some popular golf cart brands and models:

Impact of Accessories

Adding golf cart accessories can significantly increase the weight of a golf cart. For instance:

• Upgraded wheels and tires: Larger tires, such as 23" All Terrain Golf Cart Tires, can add considerable weight.
• Roof and windshields: Additional body parts for comfort and protection.
• Lift kits: Enhancements for off-road capabilities.

Battery Types

The type of battery used in a golf cart also plays a substantial role:

• Lead-Acid Batteries: Traditional, heavier deep-cycle batteries that tend to weigh around 45 to 50lbs a piece. When you have a 36-Volt cart, 6 of these might weigh 300lbs. In a 48-Volt cart it could be as much as 375 lbs. 
• Lithium Golf Cart Batteries: These are much lighter, modern battery technology that can reduce the weight of a golf cart by up to 300 pounds compared to lead-acid batteries. It is why lithium golf cart batteries are the future.

Weight Comparisons by Brand

EZGO Golf Cart Weight

EZGO TXT Weight

EZGO RXV Weight

EZGO Liberty Weight

EZGO Valor Weight

EZGO Express Weight

EZGO Marathon Weight

Club Car Golf Cart Weight

Club Car Precedent Weight

Club Car Onward Weight

Club Car Tempo Weight

Club Car DS Weight

Club Car Villager Weight

Club Car Transporter Weight

Club Car Carryall Weight

Yamaha Golf Cart Weight

Yamaha Drive2 Weight

Yamaha Concierge Weight

Yamaha UMAX Weight

Yamaha G29 Golf Cart Weight

Yamaha G22 Weight

Evolution Golf Cart Weight

Evolution D3 Weight

Evolution D5 Weight

Evolution Forrester Weight

One Final Note on Golf Cart Weight

When considering the weight of a golf cart, keep in mind the following:

• Transport safety: Heavier carts require more robust transportation and storage solutions. 6-seat carts may not fit on many small trailers, and may be too heavy for some small-duty trailers.
• Load Rating of your tires: Additional weight from accessories can strain the load rating of your golf cart tires, especially when adding a rear seat + the weight of two additional passengers.
• Battery Choices: Opting for lithium batteries can significantly reduce your cart's weight, enhancing performance (top speed, max range, and braking speed) and ease of transporting the cart.

Understanding what affects the weight of your golf cart is helpful for optimizing its performance, and making good decisions about accessories and upgrades. Whether you're driving an EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha, or Evolution, or other brand of cart - knowing the specifics of your cart's weight can (and will) absolutely come in handy.

If you have any questions about golf cart parts for your cart, or anything else related to your tires, batteries, wheels and more - call 1-844-422-7884 today or email info@golfcarttiresupply.com.

Written by Greg Sturwold

Greg Sturwold is a lifelong engineer and self-taught technology expert. Before becoming an author for the Golf Cart Tire Supply, Greg worked for 40+ years in the industrial business world at STABILUS, a spring manufacturer. Greg was Director of Sales and helped develop numerous products for the Class 6, Class 7 and Class 8 vehicle industry, Agricultural industry, and heavy equipment sector. When he’s not sitting behind his computer writing, you’ll find him exploring the latest trends in Bitcoin, Graphene and new technologies. Or enjoying time driving his EZGO golf cart around Ocean Springs, MS, where he resides. With a plethora of self-taught mechanical knowledge and formal training under his belt, Greg brings multiple decades of practical experience to the features he carefully crafts for Golf Cart Tire Supply. Find his expertly-curated technical guides, lifestyle news pieces, and more on at the GCTS Blog—your source for all things golf cart wheels and tires, Accessories, and Parts. You can find him on LinkedIn