Cheap Electric Trolley

Degag

Hi, just wondering if people have any recommendations or opinions on any cheap trolleys. Don't really play very often so don't want to spend too much. Saw one on a website for about 70 sterling - seemed good value, would they be readily available for around that price in any stores in Ireland?

samdeman

which site? would like to get one for that price. prob no battery if its thats cheap.you will not get any cheaper than that.

cackhanded

Never use them myself but a couple of mates bought the electric trolleys in Woodies (€150 I think). Both of them started having electrical and battery problems within 6-9 months and they both ended up buying more expensive models.

Simple answer - you get what you pay for. Much better to get a recognised brand such as Powakaddy, Mocad, Golfmotion - it'll work out cheaper in the long run.

Degag

samdeman wrote: »

which site? would like to get one for that price. prob no battery if its thats cheap.you will not get any cheaper than that.

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On closer inspection it's not electric. Think i just saw the name Powacaddy and presumed that it was. Oh well, anyone have any better suggestions!

NoelAPM

Don't have 1 but i would advise not going cheap. From what I've seen even people who spend top dollar have problems with them. can only imagine how useless a cheap and cheerful would become

Cosmic Penguin

I can recommend the GoKart.

Got one for this season and have found it great. Motor is a little loud in comparison to the high-end PowerCaddy models, but you get used to that quite quickly.

WHIP IT!

I have a Pulsar model (4 yrs old about) and it's fine. Does the job and I find the battery - although it appears smaller than most - is very long lasting when fully charged. I think the reason it lasts so well is because the cart's 'top speed' seems to be slower than most... So don't race yours against your mates for money - you will lose!

Overall though, I'm not particularly fond of using them. I starting carrying a couple of years back and I've only taken the Pulsar out a few times since. I leave the clubs in the car permanently and it's nice not to have the huge feckin Electric Cart in there too.

I love just being able to pull the clubs in and out and you're ready to go. That said, on the really warm days or going to a course that's particularly hilly with alot of walks - I'll prob get the Kart out again.

Played Palmerstown House on Monday, lovely warm day - carried the clubs and I must say I was wrecked later on. Quite a few walks between holes etc. Happened me last year too, playing Killeen Castle on a roasting day. Carried the clubs and crawled in off the course!

mike12

Cosmic Penguin wrote: »

I can recommend the GoKart.

Got one for this season and have found it great. Motor is a little loud in comparison to the high-end PowerCaddy models, but you get used to that quite quickly.

+1
Have one 3 years now and its great.
Mike

rafared

Buying a cheap trolley is like pouring money down the drain, they simply dont last. Buy a good quality 3 wheel push/pull trolley, easy to push and much cheaper.

Dammo

Don't but a cheap one. You'll end up either constantly repairing or in the end replacing. Whatever about pulling a regular trolley, it's no fun pulling an electric that's packed in halfway through your round.

All opinions of course, but I wouldn't touch the Pulsar. I know of a good few that have given problems, mine included.

bigtimecharlie

I can vouch for not buying a cheap electric trolley. An ad in the paper prompted a look, tried to haggle, no budging and €120 later its in the boot. 1 year later, its in the bin.

staker

mike12 wrote: »

+1
Have one 3 years now and its great.
Mike

After a few endorsements from posters on here I'm the owner of one since last week too.Like someone said,a little bit loud but no harm done.

Was expecting a clutch or something on it to stop it rolling on slopes too which was a bit of a downside though.

Hope I get the 3 years out of it too.

samdeman

try www.lindengolftrolleys.co.uk . my mate got one few weeks back. was advertised for £179 sterling. he rang them and haggled and got it for 180 euro delivered to ireland. he is very happy with it. also come with 2 year guarantee

samdeman

the £179 price did not include battery or charger but he got these included for the 180 euro!!!

bustercherry

+1 for the GoKart. Cannot complain at all and I think it looks great.

goodgolfer64

samdeman wrote: »

try www.lindengolftrolleys.co.uk . my mate got one few weeks back. was advertised for £179 sterling. he rang them and haggled and got it for 180 euro delivered to ireland. he is very happy with it. also come with 2 year guarantee

that is serious value!!!! must give em a ring perhaps when paid next.....only thing is if it breaks do you have to pay to send to the uk???

samdeman

not sure about that. hopefully it wont come to that!!!