A typical golf cart weighs 900 to 1,100 pounds (410 to 500 kg) with its batteries installed. Gas carts and lithium-powered electric carts are lighter, at roughly 650 to 750 pounds, while 4-seat and 6-seat carts run from 1,050 to 1,450 pounds. How much does a golf cart weigh in your case depends mostly on three things: the battery type, the number of seats, and whether it has been lifted.
In practice the number on the scale is often 100 pounds or more above the brochure figure once a rear seat, roof and accessories are on the cart, which is why this guide covers both the published weights and what adds to them. The model weights below are the manufacturers' published specs, gathered from several spec listings; where a widely shared figure doesn't add up, we point it out.
Below you will find average weights by cart type, the published weights of more than 40 EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha and Evolution models, how much of that is batteries, and what it means for choosing a trailer and a tow vehicle.
Note:Quick answer: a 2-seat electric golf cart weighs 900–1,000 lb with lead-acid batteries or 650–750 lb with lithium. A 2-seat gas cart weighs 620–750 lb, a 4-seater 1,050–1,200 lb (780–1,100 lb with lithium), and a 6-seater 1,100–1,450 lb. The batteries alone weigh 330–500 lb for lead-acid or 70–100 lb for lithium.
How much do golf carts weigh? Average weight by type
Most 2-seat electric golf carts weigh 900 to 1,000 pounds ready to drive, and every extra row of seats adds roughly 150 to 250 pounds. The ranges below are curb weights, meaning batteries installed but no passengers or cargo, based on manufacturers' published specs for EZGO, Club Car, Yamaha and Evolution.
| Cart type | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) | Example models (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-seat electric, lead-acid | 900–1,000 | 410–455 | EZGO TXT 945, Club Car Precedent 910, Yamaha Drive2 975 |
| 2-seat electric, lithium | 650–750 | 295–340 | EZGO RXV Elite 655, Club Car Onward Li 715, Tempo Li 720 |
| 2-seat gas | 620–750 | 280–340 | Club Car DS 615, Precedent 650, EZGO TXT 740 |
| 4-seat electric, lead-acid | 1,050–1,200 | 475–545 | Onward 4P 1,070, Drive2 Adventurer 1,090, Precedent Stretch 1,175 |
| 4-seat electric, lithium | 780–1,100 | 355–500 | Onward 4P Li 785, Express S4 Elite 965, Evolution Maverick 4 1,110 |
| 6-seat electric | 1,100–1,450 | 500–660 | Express S6 Elite 1,100, Onward 6P 1,295, Forrester 6 1,450 |
| Lifted 4-seat | base + 50–130 | base + 25–60 | Onward Lifted 4P 1,125 vs 1,070 standard |
| Utility / cargo cart | 1,000–1,500+ | 455–680+ | Carryall 300 electric 1,105, Carryall 500 electric 1,395 |
Two things stand out. Battery chemistry matters more than brand: the same Club Car Onward is 975 pounds with lead-acid batteries and 715 pounds with lithium, a 260-pound difference. And seating is the next biggest factor, with a 6-seater weighing about as much as a small motorcycle plus a passenger.
How heavy is a golf cart in kg?
A standard golf cart weighs about 410 to 500 kg with lead-acid batteries, or 295 to 340 kg with lithium batteries. To convert any figure on this page, multiply pounds by 0.4536.
| Pounds | Kilograms |
|---|---|
| 650 | 295 |
| 750 | 340 |
| 900 | 408 |
| 1,000 | 454 |
| 1,100 | 499 |
| 1,300 | 590 |
| 1,500 | 680 |
Watch out for sites that list kilogram figures next to pound figures without checking them. One widely copied table shows the Yamaha Drive2 at 975 lb and 482 kg, which cannot both be right; 975 lb is 442 kg.
How much does a golf cart weigh without batteries?
An electric golf cart weighs about 550 to 650 pounds without its batteries. The battery pack is the single heaviest part of an electric cart, at 330 to 500 pounds for lead-acid and 70 to 100 pounds for lithium. Spec sheets list either figure, so check which one you are reading.
- Dry weight is the cart with no batteries (and, on a gas cart, no fuel). Manufacturers often quote this because it is the lower number.
- Curb weight is ready to drive: batteries in, fluids full, no people. This is the number that matters for trailers, ramps and garage floors.
Battery pack weight by voltage
A deep-cycle lead-acid golf cart battery weighs 60 to 85 pounds each, and a cart carries four to eight of them. The figures below use the published weights of Trojan's standard golf cart batteries: the T-105 6V is about 62 lb, the T-875 8V about 63 lb and the T-1275 12V about 82 lb.
| Pack | Batteries | Weight (lb) | Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36V lead-acid | 6 × 6V | about 370 | 168 |
| 48V lead-acid | 6 × 8V | about 380 | 172 |
| 48V lead-acid | 4 × 12V | about 330 | 150 |
| 48V lead-acid, high capacity | 8 × 6V | about 500 | 227 |
| 48V lithium (100–105 Ah) | 1 pack | 70–100 | 32–45 |
Switching a cart from lead-acid to lithium therefore removes 250 to 400 pounds, which is why lithium carts accelerate harder, climb better and get more range from the same motor. If you are weighing a cart for a trailer, do not use the dry weight and then add batteries from memory; use the curb weight or the table above.
How much does a gas golf cart weigh compared with electric?
A gas golf cart weighs 620 to 750 pounds, about 200 to 300 pounds less than the same model with lead-acid batteries, and roughly the same as a lithium electric cart. A gas engine, fuel tank and a single 12V starting battery together weigh far less than a 350-pound lead-acid pack.
| Model | Gas (lb) | Electric, lead-acid (lb) | Difference (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EZGO TXT | 740 | 945 | 205 |
| Club Car Precedent | 650 | 910 | 260 |
| Club Car Tempo | 690 | 910 | 220 |
| Club Car DS | 615 | 910 | 295 |
| EZGO Marathon | 710 | 935 | 225 |
The practical difference: a gas cart and a lithium cart will both ride comfortably on a light 4x8 or 5x8 trailer, while a lead-acid cart with a rear seat kit is close to 1,100 pounds and deserves a trailer with a 2,000-pound payload rating.
Golf cart weight by brand and model
The weights below are the manufacturers' published figures for current and recent models, in pounds. Lead-acid electric models are listed with batteries; lithium models are listed as sold. Weights change slightly between model years, so treat anything within 25 pounds as the same.
How much do EZ-GO golf carts weigh?
EZGO carts weigh 655 to 1,325 pounds. The popular TXT is 945 pounds electric or 740 pounds gas, and the lithium RXV Elite is the lightest at 655 pounds.
| EZGO model | Power / seats | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| RXV Elite | Lithium | 655 |
| RXV EX1 | Gas | 695 |
| Express S2 | Gas | 720 |
| TXT | Gas | 740 |
| Valor 48V | Electric, lead-acid | 935 |
| TXT | Electric, lead-acid | 945 |
| Liberty Elite | Lithium, 4-seat | 960 |
| Express S4 Elite | Lithium, 4-seat | 965 |
| Liberty LSV Elite | Lithium, 4-seat | 1,040 |
| Express S4 | Gas, 4-seat | 1,100 |
| Express S6 Elite | Lithium, 6-seat | 1,100 |
| Express S6 | Gas, 6-seat | 1,130 |
| Express L6 Elite | Lithium, 6-seat lifted | 1,225 |
| Valor 6 | 6-seat | 1,325 |
Club Car golf cart weight
| Club Car model | Power / seats | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| DS | Gas | 615 |
| Precedent i2 | Gas EFI | 650 |
| Tempo | Gas | 690 |
| Onward 2-passenger | Lithium | 715 |
| Tempo | Lithium | 720 |
| Onward 4-passenger | Lithium | 785 |
| Onward Lifted 4-passenger | Lithium | 895 |
| DS | Electric, lead-acid | 910 |
| Precedent i2 | Electric, lead-acid | 910 |
| Tempo | Electric, lead-acid | 910 |
| Onward 2-passenger | Electric, lead-acid | 975 |
| Onward 4-passenger | Electric, lead-acid | 1,070 |
| Carryall 300 | Electric | 1,105 |
| Onward 6-passenger | Lithium | 1,105 |
| Onward Lifted 4-passenger | Electric, lead-acid | 1,125 |
| Precedent i2 Stretch | Electric, 4-seat | 1,175 |
| Onward 6-passenger | Electric, lead-acid | 1,295 |
| Villager 6 | Electric | 1,305 |
| Carryall 500 | Electric | 1,395 |
| Onward Lifted 6-passenger | Electric, lead-acid | 1,430 |
Yamaha golf cart weight
| Yamaha model | Power / seats | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| G22 | Gas | 670 |
| G22 | Electric | 750 |
| Drive2 PTV QuieTech | Gas EFI | 950 |
| UMAX One | Utility | 960 |
| Drive2 PTV PowerTech | Electric AC | 975 |
| UMAX Two | Utility, gas EFI | 1,035 |
| Drive2 Adventurer Sport 2+2 | Gas EFI, 4-seat | 1,050 |
| G29 PTV | Electric AC | 1,060 |
| Drive2 Adventurer Sport 2+2 | Electric AC, 4-seat | 1,090 |
| UMAX Rally 2+2 | Utility, gas EFI | 1,320 |
Evolution golf cart weight (lithium)
| Evolution model | Seats | Weight (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| D5 Ranger 4 | 4 | 1,060 |
| D5 Maverick 4 | 4 | 1,110 |
| D3 | 2 | 1,170 |
| Forrester 4 | 4 | 1,258 |
| D3 Lifted | 2 | 1,280 |
| D5 Ranger 6 | 6 | 1,345 |
| D5 Maverick 6 | 6 | 1,395 |
| Forrester 6 | 6 | 1,450 |
Evolution's figures look high for lithium carts because they are street-ready builds with roofs, windshields, lights, folding rear seats and larger tires included, which is exactly the point of the section on what adds weight below.
How much does a 4 seater golf cart weigh?
A 4-seat golf cart weighs 1,050 to 1,200 pounds with lead-acid batteries, or 780 to 1,100 pounds with lithium. The rear-facing seat adds about 100 pounds of frame, cushion and footplate, and the longer body adds a little more. Examples: Club Car Onward 4-passenger 1,070 lb (785 lb lithium), Yamaha Drive2 Adventurer Sport 1,090 lb, EZGO Express S4 Elite 965 lb.
A 6-seat cart weighs 1,100 to 1,450 pounds. Club Car's Onward 6-passenger is 1,295 lb, the lifted version 1,430 lb, and Evolution's Forrester 6 is 1,450 lb. At this size the cart is longer than 12 feet, so the trailer length matters as much as its weight rating.
Will a golf cart fit on a 4x8 trailer?
A standard 2-seat golf cart will fit on a 4x8 trailer, but only just. A 4x8 deck is 48 by 96 inches; a 2-seat cart is about 47 to 48 inches wide and 92 to 96 inches long, so you have an inch or two to spare and nowhere to stand for strapping. A 5x8 trailer is the right size for a 2-seater, a 5x10 for a 4-seater, and a 6x12 for a 6-seater.
Trailer sizing
| Cart | Approx. size (W × L, in) | Minimum trailer | Comfortable trailer | Plan for (lb) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-seat | 47–48 × 92–96 | 4x8 (tight) | 5x8 | 1,000 lead-acid / 750 gas or lithium |
| 4-seat | 47–49 × 108–118 | 5x10 | 5x10 or 6x10 | 1,200 |
| 6-seat | 48–50 × 140–150 | 6x12 | 6x14 | 1,450 |
| Lifted cart | add 2–4 in width | one size up | one size up | add 100 |
Tip:Before you buy a trailer, weigh the cart you actually own. Farm supply stores and truck stops have platform scales, and the reading settles the trailer and ramp choice in minutes.
Three numbers to check before you tow
- Trailer payload rating. Cart weight plus about 50 pounds of ramps and straps. A common 5x8 single-axle utility trailer is rated for about 2,000 pounds of cargo, which covers any 2- or 4-seat cart. A 4x8 rated at 1,000 pounds is fine for a gas or lithium cart but marginal for a lead-acid cart with accessories.
- Tow vehicle rating. Add the trailer's own weight, usually 500 to 900 pounds, to the cart. A 1,000-pound cart on a 700-pound trailer is 1,700 pounds. Most SUVs and pickups rated for 3,500 pounds handle this easily; a car rated for 1,000 to 1,500 pounds does not.
- Ramp rating. Ramps are rated per pair. A 2-seat cart puts roughly half its weight on each axle, so a pair rated 1,500 pounds is plenty; use 2,000-pound ramps for 6-seaters. Drive on slowly and straight.
Strap the cart at four points through the frame or axle, never the plastic body, and put the heavier end (the battery end, usually the rear on electric carts) slightly ahead of the trailer axle so the tongue weight stays positive.
What adds weight to a golf cart
Accessories add 100 to 300 pounds to a typical cart, which is why a "940-pound" cart on the brochure often weighs 1,100 on the scale. The common additions, with rough figures:
| Add-on | Added weight (lb) |
|---|---|
| Rear flip seat kit | 70–100 |
| Lift kit (4–6 in) | 50–80 |
| Cargo box or utility bed | 40–80 |
| Larger wheels and all-terrain tires (set of 4) | 40–60 |
| Hard roof or extended top | 30–50 |
| Windshield and enclosure | 20–40 |
| Cooler, ball washer, bag rack, bumpers | 10–30 |
| Light kit, mirrors, horn (street-legal package) | 10–20 |
| Sound bar and speakers | 10–20 |
Add the passengers too. Four adults are easily 700 pounds, so a loaded 4-seater can top 1,900 pounds on a hill, which is the reason manufacturers rate load capacity separately from curb weight.
How to find your exact golf cart's weight
The only exact number is a scale reading, but you can get within about 5 percent in a few minutes.
- Read the data plate. It is under the seat, on the dash support or on the frame near the rear. It gives the model and serial number, and on newer carts the dry or curb weight and the load capacity.
- Look up the spec sheet. Search the model name plus "spec sheet" on the manufacturer's site, or use the tables above. Note whether the figure says "dry" or "with batteries."
- Add your batteries if the figure is dry: about 370 lb for six 6V or 8V lead-acid batteries, 330 lb for four 12V, or 70 to 100 lb for a lithium pack.
- Add your accessories from the add-on table above.
- Weigh it if it matters. Farm supply stores, scrap yards and truck stops have platform scales; many will weigh a cart on a trailer for free or a few dollars. Weigh the trailer empty, then loaded, and subtract.
Frequently asked questions
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Bottom line: how much does a golf cart weigh?
Plan on 900 to 1,100 pounds for a standard electric cart, 650 to 750 for a gas or lithium cart, and 1,050 to 1,450 for 4- and 6-seaters, then add 100 pounds for every major accessory package. For towing, a 5x8 trailer with a 2,000-pound rating covers almost every 2-seat cart, and the exact weight is on the data plate under the seat or in the tables above.