Golf Cart Batteries

[SWAMPFOX]

My golf cart is in need of a couple of 6-volt batteries. I understand that I cannot replace just the bad ones; I have to replace all 6 since my cart is a 36 bolt system. I have heard that Trojans are the best and found an on-line package deal for about $1200.00. However I have a Sam's Club membership and they have Duracells that are cheaper. I'm just wondering what you folks have that work good and are economical. I know with batteries it can be hit or miss sometimes.
Thanks.

 

[Ray357]

My golf cart is in need of a couple of 6-volt batteries. I understand that I cannot replace just the bad ones; I have to replace all 6 since my cart is a 36 bolt system. I have heard that Trojans are the best and found an on-line package deal for about $1200.00. However I have a Sam's Club membership and they have Duracells that are cheaper. I'm just wondering what you folks have that work good and are economical. I know with batteries it can be hit or miss sometimes.
Thanks.

I use Deka. The first couple that go bad I replace with used batteries.

 

[buckmanmike]

You should be able to get Trojan 6v batteries for about $100 each. Check Craigslist.
Ive used Duracell from Sams before. They served me well for 2 years when I sold the cart.

 

[shdw633]

I have Duracell's from Sam's Club in my 48 volt cart and have been completely happy with them. I believe they are going on 3 years right now and when they kick the bucket I will get the Duracell's again. I like them and the price is right.

 

[Milkman]

Unless you are young and stout I would buy the batteries installed. Your local golf cart shop can probably do it.

 

[transfixer]

You can replace just a couple if you'd like, but its best to replace them all, the others are just as old and likely won't last very much longer anyway,

$1200 for 6 6volt batteries is way too high, find a local battery dealer that carries Trojans or Crowns, both are generally considered to be the best , with the most lead content, which translates into longer power storage and longer life, I use my cart on our lease where we have no power other than a generator, I wanted the longest lasting highest amp capacity I could get, I got the biggest 8volt batteries available 3yrs ago and 6 of them only cost me $780 buying from a local golf cart dealer, I bought 6 6volt Crowns from a local battery dealer for a friend of mine for $540

 

[paulito]

Agreed. $1,200 for 6 is WAY high. I got mine from Superior motorsports here in Woodstock a year ago and they were well under 1,000 for my 36volt. Keep Shopping. I also tend to agree that you are better served replacing all of them (even if you go with cheaper brand ones) than you are just replacing two with a quality battery.

 

[Milkman]

Unless you are young and stout I would buy the batteries installed. Your local golf cart shop can probably do it.

I paid $815 for 6 new Trojan 6 volts INSTALLED 3-4 years ago. This was at Watkinsville Golf Cart shop.

 

[sleepr71]

Trojan,or Crown if you are going to keep it. Duracell from Sams if not. I think I paid just over $100/ea for big Crown batteries for our Bad Boy..in 2020.

 

[SouthPaw Draw]

Not sure of your location but there's a place in Forest Park just off I-75. BDI- Battery Dist. Inc. Great prices and good folks to deal with, I have bought ATV, lawnmower and car batteries from them.
4788 Lake Mirror Pl, Forest Park, GA 30297

 

[SWAMPFOX]

I understand that Trojan batteries are the traditional "wet cell construction and that Crown batteries are glass met/gel construction. I have been told that my golf cart charger that I've used for wet cell batteries won't properly charge the Crown glass mat/gel batteries. I was told the Crowns require something along the lines of a trickle charge to prevent the case from swelling. Any truth to this?
Thanks.

 

[transfixer]

I understand that Trojan batteries are the traditional "wet cell construction and that Crown batteries are glass met/gel construction. I have been told that my golf cart charger that I've used for wet cell batteries won't properly charge the Crown glass mat/gel batteries. I was told the Crowns require something along the lines of a trickle charge to prevent the case from swelling. Any truth to this?
Thanks.

Never heard that ,, the Crowns I have are traditional wet cell batteries, they may make both, haven't heard about the glass mat ones, also the 6volt Crowns I bought for a friend of mine were traditional batteries.

 

[sghoghunter]

Me and my brother both have 48 volt yamahas and I have Trojans in mine and he’s got crowns in his and the crowns haven’t been nothing but trouble. Mine are around 4 yrs old and I’ve added maybe 1/2 gallon of water to four batteries and his is 3 yrs old and have added water twice,had one replaced after a yr and now it won’t hold a charge so we’re thinking more batteries are bad. I’ve had a couple different people say crown don’t warranty their batteries like they say they will

 

[Ray357]

Me and my brother both have 48 volt yamahas and I have Trojans in mine and he’s got crowns in his and the crowns haven’t been nothing but trouble. Mine are around 4 yrs old and I’ve added maybe 1/2 gallon of water to four batteries and his is 3 yrs old and have added water twice,had one replaced after a yr and now it won’t hold a charge so we’re thinking more batteries are bad. I’ve had a couple different people say crown don’t warranty their batteries like they say they will

I have a 72v with Trojans. They are pure junk. Add water to half them about once a month. One has already shorted out. They less than 3 years old. I have the best luck with Napa. I get them cheap too with my commercial account.

 

[Ray357]

I understand that Trojan batteries are the traditional "wet cell construction and that Crown batteries are glass met/gel construction. I have been told that my golf cart charger that I've used for wet cell batteries won't properly charge the Crown glass mat/gel batteries. I was told the Crowns require something along the lines of a trickle charge to prevent the case from swelling. Any truth to this?
Thanks.

I think both companies make both types.

 

[transfixer]

I may be wrong, but I believe having to add water has a lot to do with how your charger charges them . I only use my cart during deer season, put it on the charger when I get home let it charge overnight, then unplug the charger and hook up the battery maintainer, when I store it after the season like I'm doing now, I'll keep the battery maintainer on it till next season , I usually only add water once a season, and not a whole lot then.

 

[baddave]

i have a 36 v club car-- put duracells from sams in it about 5 yrs ago - 5 yrs is a long time but i only run it about every 2 wks on avg - duracells really never were worth a poot . it never would go very long even when they were new - i just put trojans from Fatboy buggies for $750(i think) my cart could handle 18 holes of golf now and will peel a wheel taking off - no more duracells for me

 

[Ray357]

I may be wrong, but I believe having to add water has a lot to do with how your charger charges them . I only use my cart during deer season, put it on the charger when I get home let it charge overnight, then unplug the charger and hook up the battery maintainer, when I store it after the season like I'm doing now, I'll keep the battery maintainer on it till next season , I usually only add water once a season, and not a whole lot then.

My cart gets used daily and charged a few times a week.

 

[transfixer]

Charging them constantly will cause the water to evaporate quicker, and I think the higher amp chargers also cause the water to evaporate faster than the lower amp ones, but the lower amp chargers take longer to recharge them

 

[Davans]

Prices on batteries are skyrocketing. Find out who makes them. The name on the label doesn’t mean a whole lot.
Deka typically are better than Johnson Industries And use to make some for Duracell.
AGM is better technology than wet acid and a good choice if you want the best service out of them.
AGM batteries do require newer technology in the charger.
if you want the best. Check out Odyssey.