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Q. What golf buggy is best for me?
A. There are many different buggy types and models with different features

a) Folding or Pull Apart.
Folding golf buggies are usually one piece and are the most popular. The weight becomes important with a one piece golf buggy as the maximum lifting weight equals the total weight. As the buggy is only one part there is less chance of leaving something behind. Pull Apart golf buggies generally come in three parts, the handle, the front wheel assembly and the chassis including the motor, gearbox and rear wheels. They are popular when space is at a premium and pulling the buggy apart provides smaller pieces to pack in the boot.

b)Freewheel or Differential Drive
A Freewheel golf buggy has a clutch that allows forward movement or freewheel. This enables the golfer to push the buggy where necessary and also allows movement downhill without being driven by the motor. Differential Drive buggies have a differential gearbox and are not able to be freewheeled. The Differential buggy requires the motor to propel the buggy in most circumstances however the differential gearbox can slow the buggy when moving downhill with the motor off or at low speed.

c)Aluminium or Steel Construction
The Aluminium golf buggy is usually lighter than steel and is easier to lift and operate. The Aluminium buggy is unlikely to rust. The steel buggy is generally stronger and more durable.

d)Manual or Remote Control
The Manual control golf buggy has the on/off and speed controls on the handle. The remote golf buggy has a separate hand held control device to operate the buggy.

e)Manual or Electric brakes
The latest electric golf buggies have brakes. Manual brakes are usually operated by a hand lever like a push bike brake. Electric brakes are operated by pressing a button either on the manual controls or on a hand held remote.

The main factors to consider when selecting an electric golf buggy are:

• Weight
• Size
• Power
• Reliability.

Other factors include

• Warranty
• Spare parts availability
• Service Center location
• Performance.

To discuss your requirements and answer any questions regarding your new electric buggy please contact us on  1300 88 18 28  1300 88 18 28 or visit our Showrooms in Melbourne or Sydney.

Q. My motorised golf buggy stopped after 13 holes, what could be wrong?
A. There are two things that make your buggy stop after 13 holes,

1. The battery is faulty or not correctly charged.
2. The golf buggy has developed an electrical or mechanical fault. If your buggy stops or slows towards the end of the round and last time you played you completed 18 holes without a problem, then the battery is usually at fault. If the battery is at fault then one the following reasons has caused the lack of performance by the battery.

• There is something wrong with the charger and the battery wasn't charged properly.
• The battery was dropped between rounds and the damaged battery has not held the charge.
• The battery was not correctly charged between rounds due to a faulty power point.
• The battery was not charged as the switch was not turned on or battery was not connected to the charger.
• The battery leads are damaged and the power is not being supplied to the buggy. If the battery is not at fault the Buggy will need testing to find the problem. Before bringing the buggy in for testing please check that the motor leads are connected and battery leads tightened.

Q. What size battery do I need?
A. The battery size is dependant on the requirements of the buggy.

Most standard buggies use a 24Amp hour size battery. This size is adequate for most golf buggies and most courses. Some buggies require larger batteries 30 Amp, these are normally remote control buggies or buggies that don't roll freely as this demands greater power to complete 18 holes. Some electric golf buggies use smaller batteries 17Amp, these are mostly smaller, lighter buggies but may struggle to get reasonable life from this size battery. The main thing to keep in mind is battery life , if you got around 2 years from your last battery then you probably have the right size to suit your buggy , if it didn't last 2 years then you may be able to get a larger battery to suit your buggy.

Q. How will I know when my golf buggy battery needs replacement?
A. Batteries will normally fail gradually.

They slowly loose the ability to store the power or amps needed to make 18 holes of golf, This is happening from the first time the battery is used and is a combination of how often it is used, how much power is taken out of the battery for each discharge and also an age factor. Therefore your battery will gradually get worse from round to round, the first you should notice is that you are walking faster than your buggy can go on the last hole, then you will notice the same thing a little earlier each round. If you need to push your buggy it is time to replace the battery.

Q What is the normal life of a dry cell battery?
A.Electric Golf buggy batteries usually last for approximately 2 years, this can vary from battery to battery with variables causing some batteries to last for longer than others, these include

• The length of your golf course.
• The weight of your golf clubs and golf bag
• The amount of support you require from the buggy
• The amount of time spent in the rough or long grass
• How often you play golf.
• How quickly the battery is put back on charge.
• The quality of the battery.
• The size and suitability of the battery for the job.

Not all batteries will last 2 years, this is an average some will last longer some will be worn out sooner.

Q. How long will my dry cell batteries last?
A. Batteries are generally capable of more than one round of Golf per charge.

However the longer you use the battery the longer it takes to recharge. The longer it takes to recharge the more sulphation occurs. The more sulphation on the plates of the battery the less power the battery has available to drive your electric golf buggy. The less power results in less holes you can play with your battery. We therefore recommend that you only use your battery for one round of golf between charging to minimize the sulphation and maximize the life of your battery.

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