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If you were in the market for a new electric trolley without spending a fortune what would you buy? I have come across some at £150 but worry that the trade off is huge in terms of quality.

Any advice?
 
I'm not sure you can get a decent one at that price. Better a second hand Gokart or Motokaddy etc off Ebay than a first hand Chinese trolley. I looked myself a while ago and following a bit of investigating and talking to people came to this conclusion. I did not carry out a wide study, okay I only spoke to a couple of blokes who had bought cheap trolleys, but their experiences were both negative and that was enough to confirm what I suspected I already knew. You get what you pay for.

I would be happy to be proved wrong and so will follow the thread.
 
The Hillbilly that a few of us tried out a couple of weeks ago is good.

Hillbilly is part of Powerkaddy, so it's a good trolley, just their budget offerring which doesn't have many additional features beyond being electric.

I think they are c£250 ish with lead acid and an extra £100 with lithium.

That's probably the cheapest good electric trolley available, whether it's cheap enough is another question.
 
I agree with the above. I bought a couple of cheap ones in the past and they didn't last. I've now got the Powakaddy Classic and after 5 years, I'm still on the two original batteries! The front wheel wore out, a new one cost less than £20 delivered and 2 mins to fit.

As stated, you get what you pay for :thup:
 
Stegsie said:
I recently got a ProRider and I am very pleased with it. For the money I was going to go for a 2nd hand one, but as the ProRider has a really good guarantee I decided to go for that (I had a second hand one beforehand)

I'm very pleased with it.

http://www.proriderleisure.com/leisure/electric-golf-trolleys/electric-golf-trolley.html
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I have a prorider as I was testing the water on a budget for my 1st trolley. Overall I can say the experience has been positive.
It's had pretty extensive usage through Mar-Oct for a few years and it's still essentially in full working order.

However, I've got bungee cords holding the bag on now, the 2 main tyres are pretty shot to bits and the front is now showing signs of deterioration, the umbrella holder broke and I've a couple of parts break on the charger connector.

Several years in, the 18 hole lead battery is as excellent as the day I bought it, and capable of 36 holes on either a flattish course or 2 reasonably timed rounds. Have no fear doing 27 holes.

It's been worth every penny I paid for it, but am looking to upgrade and spend a bit more after this winter, ready for next summer.
 
look in the friday ad and other listings.

theres an older power caddy on there this evening for £30 needs a new battery,cheap enough on the bay of E.

BUT id go for the go kart EXCELLENT after sales .
 
Just bought a second hand Powakaddy Compact off e bay. New battery and potentiometer, £70.00. Bargain:thup:
 
Would be very careful buying second hand - especial any Powerkaddy that is around 2/3 years old as that was the time they were struggling and lots of their trollies were failing badly

A reconditioned trolley can be a good buy - just would buy a new battery

Think the best way would to buy a brand new one though - a Motocaddy S1 Pro is a good one for £299
 
I've had a GoKart for years and very happy with it. I'd agree with all the above comments. If your budget is £150 max, then a second hand GoKart, Motocaddy or Hill Billy are good ones to look at. Golfstream also make a good product but you will find less of them on the market. I'd also see if you can get one with a Lithium battery.
 
Purchased a Powakaddy FW3 yesterday in American Golf and they gave £50 off the £299 price tag. Had £50 of vouchers as well which helped!
 
Liverpoolphil said:
Would be very careful buying second hand - especial any Powerkaddy that is around 2/3 years old as that was the time they were struggling and lots of their trollies were failing badly

A reconditioned trolley can be a good buy - just would buy a new battery

Think the best way would to buy a brand new one though - a Motocaddy S1 Pro is a good one for £299
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Any particular failures I should be looking out for?
 
drive4show said:
I agree with the above. I bought a couple of cheap ones in the past and they didn't last. I've now got the Powakaddy Classic and after 5 years, I'm still on the two original batteries! The front wheel wore out, a new one cost less than £20 delivered and 2 mins to fit.

As stated, you get what you pay for :thup:
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You always carry.:confused:

Mate I play with has got a re-conditioned GoKart at least seven years ago, and it is still going strong. Not sure if they still do them, but a new one for around £260 seems like good value.

I may get one when I am weak and feeble and can no longer carry.:whistle:
 
The older powakaddy is built to last and parts are cheap but beware of tired frame joints, I just brought a classic for my daughter for £11.50 from ebay lol, it needed a new clutch which cost a tenner and the speed control knob was a a tiny bit stiff you had to turn it with your fingers rather than using one finger while holding the handle ther than that it is in good condition.
 
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