Gas-powered—or petrol—golf carts generally seat between two and six passengers, though six-seaters often have to sacrifice rear storage space for the additional seats.
Read More (About Petrol Golf Carts)Many golf buggies are powered by internal combustion engines that run on petrol or diesel fuel. While self-propelled golf carts are most plentiful on golf courses, they are also found at airports, amusement parks, car dealerships, factories, retirement communities, zoos, resorts, and other locations. These vehicles generally seat between two and six passengers, though six-seaters often have to sacrifice rear storage space for the additional seats. They may come with or without a canopy, and some models have cargo boxes with ample space for buckets of balls for the driving range, turf maintenance equipment, and more.
Petrol and diesel golf buggies are often more powerful than electric battery-powered buggies, and they can be refueled more quickly. They may also have a longer range. However, IC-powered units emit carbon dioxide and other harmful substances, as well as engine noise. They also require more maintenance than electric carts.
Street-legal carts must have headlights, turn signals, mirrors, and other car-like features in order to travel on public roads. For those who live on or near golf courses and only to enjoy the convenience of leaving their cars at home, this style of buggy fills the bill. Some companies offer custom golf carts or conversion kits for existing vehicles so enthusiasts can take their golf carts off-roading.
NeedTurfEquipment.co.uk has a selection of new and used petrol golf carts for sale from brands such as Club Car, Cushman, E-Z-GO, and Yamaha. E-Z-GO makes some of the most popular models on the site, including the Express, Freedom RXV, and TXT.
The E-Z-GO TXT petrol golf cart features a single-cylinder 11.5-horsepower (8.6-kilowatt) engine with an industrial air filter, pressurised oil system, removable oil screen, and 22.5-liter (5.96-gallon) fuel tank. It has a 1,680-millimetre (66-inch) wheelbase, 114-mm (4.5-in) ground clearance, and an overall height of 1,710 mm (67.5 in) with a canopy or 1,210 mm (47.5 in) without a canopy.