Golf Cart Weight by Brand & Model (2026)

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Golf cart weight looks simple until you compare spec sheets. One brand lists curb weight with batteries. Another lists dry weight without batteries. A dealer listing might quote shipping weight. A lifted four-seater might weigh 200 lbs more than the same cart on small tires. A lithium cart can weigh hundreds of pounds less than a lead-acid version with the same seats.

This guide is the model-level reference version of our general golf cart weight guide. It focuses on published golf cart weight by brand and model so you can plan a trailer, check pickup payload, compare gas vs electric, estimate range loss, or avoid buying a cart that is too heavy for your garage lift or RV setup.

Quick Answer: Golf Cart Weight by Brand

These are the practical weight ranges most buyers should expect before adding passengers or cargo.

Brand	Common Published Weight Range	Lightest Common Setup	Heaviest Common Setup
Club Car	651-1,137 lbs	Onward 2 gas	Onward 4 LSV 7kW
EZGO	662-1,322 lbs	Freedom RXV ELiTE	Valor 6
Yamaha	787-1,321 lbs	Drive2 gas PTV	UMAX Rally 2+2 EFI
Star EV	1,089-1,800 lbs	Capella 2	Classic XPR-6+2
ICON	1,300-1,344 lbs for common i40 examples	i40-ECO	i40L
Evolution	1,014-1,080 lbs for D5 2+2 examples	D5 Ranger 2+2	D5 Maverick 2+2
Advanced EV	1,235-1,424 lbs in common Advent listings	Advent 2	Advent 4L/4FL variants
Atlas	1,036-1,389 lbs	2 Passenger	6 Passenger Lifted
Kandi	265-1,698 lbs	Collapsible Mini	Kruiser 6P AGM
AODES	About 1,041 lbs	E-TrailCross golf body	E-TrailCross golf body

Use those numbers as a starting point, not a final transport plan. Batteries, tire packages, rear seats, roofs, windshields, sound bars, cargo boxes, coolers, and street-legal equipment all change the final number.

Curb Weight vs Dry Weight

Before comparing models, make sure you are comparing the same type of weight.

Term	What It Usually Means	Use It For
Curb weight	Cart ready to drive, often with batteries and standard equipment	Trailer rating, truck payload, ramps, storage lifts
Dry weight	Cart without some consumables or batteries, depending on manufacturer	Chassis comparison, shipping context
Gross vehicle weight	Cart plus passengers and cargo at maximum load	Legal limits, safety margins
Load capacity	How much passenger and cargo weight the cart is rated to carry	Rear seats, cargo boxes, work use
Shipping weight	Crated or freight weight	Delivery planning only

For real-world decisions, use curb weight whenever you can. If a manufacturer only lists dry weight, add the missing battery pack, fuel, roof, accessories, or installed options before making a towing or payload decision.

Club Car Weight by Model

Club Car is one of the easier brands to compare because its current Onward spec pages publish curb weights by powertrain and configuration. Club Car's Onward 4 Passenger specifications show how much weight changes between gas, lead-acid electric, HP lithium, XR lithium, lifted, and non-lifted setups.

Club Car Model	Published Weight	Notes
Onward 2 Passenger	651 lbs gas, 675 lbs electric	Published owner-manual vehicle weight
Onward 4 Passenger gas non-lifted	795 lbs	Curb weight
Onward 4 Passenger gas lifted	875 lbs	Lift and tires add about 80 lbs
Onward 4 Passenger electric non-lifted	1,070 lbs	Lead-acid version is much heavier
Onward 4 Passenger electric lifted	1,125 lbs	Heaviest common Onward 4 PTV setup
Onward 4 Passenger HP lithium non-lifted	797 lbs	Lithium cuts substantial battery weight
Onward 4 Passenger HP lithium lifted	978 lbs	Lifted lithium is still lighter than lifted lead-acid
Onward 4 Passenger XR lithium non-lifted	794 lbs	Similar curb weight to HP lithium
Onward 4 Passenger XR lithium lifted	891 lbs	Lighter than HP lithium lifted in current spec table
Onward 4 Forward LSV	1,103-1,137 lbs	4kW and 7kW LSV versions
CRU	2,200 lbs	More neighborhood EV than standard golf cart

The big lesson from Club Car is battery chemistry. A lead-acid Onward 4 electric can weigh more than 1,000 lbs, while a lithium Onward 4 can sit closer to a gas cart. That matters for range, braking, ramps, and trailer selection.

EZGO Weight by Model

EZGO publishes detailed curb weights across the RXV, Valor, Express, and Liberty families. The Freedom RXV ELiTE is notably light for a lithium personal cart, while larger Express and Valor 6 models climb quickly.

EZGO Model	Published Weight	Notes
Freedom RXV ELiTE	662 lbs	2-seat lithium curb weight
Freedom RXV gas	692 lbs	MY24 gas curb weight reference
Valor gas	692 lbs	MY25 Valor gas curb weight
Valor electric	969 lbs	MY25 Valor electric curb weight
Express 4 ELiTE standard	924 lbs	MY25 curb weight
Express 4 ELiTE lifted	965 lbs	Lifted lithium version
Express 4 gas standard	975 lbs	Gas standard version
Express 4 gas lifted	1,101 lbs	Heaviest Express 4 listed setup
Liberty LSV	1,040 lbs	Street-legal LSV curb weight
Express 6 ELiTE standard	1,100 lbs	MY25 curb weight
Express 6 gas standard	1,130 lbs	Gas six-seater
Express 6 gas lifted	1,190 lbs	Lifted gas six-seater
Express 6 ELiTE lifted	1,225 lbs	Lifted lithium six-seater
Valor 6	1,322 lbs	Six-passenger Valor curb weight

EZGO's model spread is a good reminder that "electric is heavier" is not always true anymore. A lithium Freedom RXV can be lighter than some gas carts. A larger lead-acid or lifted six-passenger cart can be much heavier than both.

Yamaha Weight by Model

Yamaha often publishes dry weight in model pages and curb weight in brochures, so compare carefully. Yamaha's current Drive2 Concierge 6 page lists dry weight, while its PTV brochure lists curb weight for Drive2 and UMAX variants.

Yamaha Model	Published Weight	Notes
Drive2 PTV gas	About 787 lbs curb	Current PTV brochure reference
Drive2 PTV electric	About 805-1,058 lbs curb	Battery setup changes the number
Drive2 Concierge 4	767 lbs without batteries and suntop, 1,144 lbs with Trojan T-875 batteries	Shows why dry vs curb matters
Drive2 Concierge 6 EFI	1,190 lbs dry	Yamaha-published dry weight
Drive2 Concierge 6 PowerTech AC	1,243 lbs dry	Yamaha-published dry weight
UMAX Rally 2+2 AC	1,212 lbs dry	Yamaha-published dry weight
UMAX Rally 2+2 EFI	1,321 lbs dry	Yamaha-published dry weight

If you are towing a Yamaha, do not rely on the lightest number you find. A Yamaha dry weight can exclude batteries or installed options, and a 4-seat or 6-seat Yamaha with batteries, roof, rear hardware, and cargo can be hundreds of pounds heavier than a bare chassis comparison suggests.

Star EV Weight by Model

Star EV publishes curb weight across the Sirius, Capella, and Classic lines. Star EV carts are often heavier than Big 3 two-seat carts because many models are LSV-oriented and include larger frames, batteries, lighting, seat belts, and street equipment.

Star EV Model	Published Weight	Notes
Capella 2	1,089 lbs	2-seat Capella
Capella 2+2	1,244 lbs	Four-passenger rear-seat setup
Capella 4	1,378 lbs	Four forward-facing passengers
Capella 4+2	1,422 lbs	Six-passenger Capella
Sirius 2	1,255 lbs with batteries	Premium 2-passenger model
Sirius 2+2	1,402 lbs with batteries	Four-passenger Sirius
Sirius 4	1,430 lbs with batteries	Forward-facing four-seater
Sirius 4+2	1,550 lbs with batteries	Six-passenger Sirius
Classic XP-2	1,200 lbs with batteries	Traditional 2-passenger model
Classic XP-2+2	1,370 lbs with batteries	Four-passenger Classic
Classic XPR-4	1,430 lbs with batteries	Forward-facing four-seater
Classic XPR-4+2	1,570 lbs with batteries	Six-passenger Classic
Classic XPR-6	1,625 lbs with batteries	Three-row six-seater
Classic XPR-6+2	1,800 lbs with batteries	Eight-passenger maximum capacity

Star EV is a good brand to check closely if you are buying for a beach town, resort, or neighborhood. The weight is not automatically bad. It often comes with heavier-duty structure and LSV equipment. But it affects trailer rating, range, and braking distance.

ICON, Evolution, and Advanced EV Weights

For newer value and LSV-focused brands, published weight data is often spread across manuals, dealer spec sheets, and model pages rather than one clean manufacturer comparison table.

Brand and Model	Published Weight	Source Pattern
ICON i40-ECO	1,300 lbs	ICON model page
ICON i40	1,316 lbs	ICON spec PDF reference
ICON i40L	1,344 lbs	ICON owner manual reference
Evolution D5 Ranger 2+2	1,014 lbs	Evolution D5 spec sheet
Evolution D5 Maverick 2+2	1,080 lbs	Evolution D5 spec sheet
Advanced EV Advent 2	1,235 lbs	Published model data
Advanced EV Advent 4	About 1,290 lbs	Advanced EV manual reference
Advanced EV Advent 4L	About 1,301-1,345 lbs	Dealer spec listings vary
Advanced EV Advent 4FL	About 1,424 lbs	Dealer/manual references vary

These brands are often feature-heavy for the money: lithium batteries, larger tires, lights, mirrors, seat belts, speakers, screens, brush guards, and lift packages. That equipment is useful, but it means a "value cart" can weigh as much as a more expensive legacy-brand LSV.

Atlas, Kandi, AODES, and Other Model Weights

Some brands publish unusually clear weight data. Others have wide model spreads because they sell both compact carts and full-size LSV-style vehicles.

Brand and Model	Published Weight	Notes
Atlas 2 Passenger	1,036 lbs	Lithium LSV-style cart
Atlas 4 Passenger	1,141 lbs	Four-passenger Atlas
Atlas 4 Passenger Lifted	1,197 lbs	Lifted version
Atlas 6 Passenger	1,351 lbs	Six-passenger Atlas
Atlas 6 Passenger Lifted	1,389 lbs	Lifted six-seater
AODES E-TrailCross	1,041 lbs golf body	Full-size Amazon-available cart
Kandi Collapsible Mini	265 lbs dry	Compact folding cart
Kandi GOAT 2P	1,092 lbs dry	Sporty 2-seater
Kandi Kruiser 2P	1,433 lbs AGM, 1,191 lbs lithium	Battery chemistry changes the weight
Kandi Kruiser 4P	1,455 lbs AGM, 1,213 lbs lithium	Lithium saves roughly 242 lbs
Kandi Kruiser 6P	1,698 lbs AGM, 1,411 lbs lithium	Large six-seater
Venom EV Strike 2	960 lbs	Street-legal/golf mode cart
Venom EV Strike 4	1,080 lbs non-lifted, 1,160 lbs lifted	Lift adds about 80 lbs
Venom EV Strike 6	Under 1,320 lbs non-lifted, 1,320 lbs lifted	Six-passenger model
Aetric X4	1,300 lbs	Value LSV-style four-seater
MammothEV XR6	1,694 lbs	Large six-passenger lithium model
Cricket RX5	440 lbs with batteries	Ultra-compact portable cart
Kodiak Defender	1,400-1,600 lbs	Varies by configuration

If you are shopping online, the Kandi examples show why you should read the fine print. The Kandi Collapsible Mini is extremely light because it is a compact folding cart, not a full-size neighborhood vehicle. The full-size Kandi Kruiser family can weigh as much as many dealer-sold LSVs.

For more on buying complete carts online, read our golf carts on Amazon guide.

Weight by Seat Count

Seat count is still the fastest way to estimate golf cart weight when you do not have the exact model spec.

Cart Type	Typical Weight	Trailer Planning Rule
Compact folding cart	250-450 lbs	Confirm ramp and cargo rating
2-seat gas cart	650-800 lbs	1,500 lb trailer rating is usually enough
2-seat lithium cart	650-1,150 lbs	1,500 lb trailer rating is usually enough
2-seat lead-acid cart	900-1,100 lbs	Use margin for batteries and accessories
4-seat gas cart	800-1,150 lbs	2,000 lb trailer rating or more
4-seat lithium cart	900-1,350 lbs	2,000-2,500 lb trailer rating
4-seat lead-acid cart	1,100-1,500 lbs	2,500 lb trailer rating is safer
6-seat cart	1,300-1,800 lbs	3,000 lb trailer rating or more
8-seat cart	1,700-2,000+ lbs	Check commercial trailer and towing limits

Those are cart weights only. Your tow vehicle also has to handle the trailer itself, which commonly adds 300-800 lbs depending on size and construction.

Why Golf Cart Weight Matters

Weight affects almost every practical ownership decision.

Transport and Trailer Safety

A 900 lb cart on a 500 lb trailer is already 1,400 lbs before ramps, tie-downs, tools, and cargo. A 1,500 lb cart on a 700 lb trailer is 2,200 lbs before anything else. That is why trailer rating, tow vehicle rating, and tongue weight matter.

If you transport your cart often, read our golf cart transport guide and trailer hitch guide. Use properly rated ramps and straps, not lawn-equipment gear that barely meets the load.

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Range and Battery Life

Extra weight reduces range. On electric carts, adding two passengers and beach gear can trim range by 10-20% in real use, especially with lead-acid batteries, hills, soft turf, or low tire pressure.

Lithium helps because it reduces weight and holds voltage better under load. A lithium conversion can remove 150-300 lbs while making the cart feel more responsive. That is especially useful if you added a rear seat, lift kit, large tires, sound bar, cooler, and street-legal equipment.

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Read our lithium battery conversion guide before buying a pack. Fitment, charger compatibility, controller limits, battery tray dimensions, and cable condition matter.

Braking, Suspension, and Stability

Weight also affects stopping distance and suspension wear. Rear seats put extra load behind the rear axle. Lift kits raise the center of gravity. Larger wheels and tires add unsprung weight. Cargo boxes and coolers add mass high or behind the axle.

If your rear seat sags with passengers, install heavy-duty leaf springs before blaming the shocks.

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For related setup advice, see our rear seat kit guide, lift kit guide, and tire pressure chart.

Buying Advice: Use Weight as a Filter

If you are shopping for a cart, use weight to catch hidden fit problems before you buy.

Ask these questions:

• Will this cart fit my trailer rating with a 20% safety margin?
• Can my truck carry the cart plus ramps, passengers, and cargo?
• Will my garage lift, storage platform, or dock cart path handle the load?
• Is the listed number curb weight, dry weight, shipping weight, or GVWR?
• Does the weight include batteries, roof, windshield, rear seat, street-legal kit, and charger?
• Will a heavier cart hurt range enough to matter for my route?
• Are the brakes and tires appropriate for the final loaded weight?

For a used cart, weight can also reveal modifications. A "basic" cart with a lift kit, rear seat, big tires, stereo, light bars, and extra batteries may be hundreds of pounds heavier than the original model. That is not automatically a dealbreaker, but it should change your inspection, negotiation, and transport plan.

Best Cart Weight Choices by Use Case

Use Case	Best Weight Target	Why
Golf course only	650-1,000 lbs	Easier on turf and simple to trailer
Neighborhood errands	800-1,300 lbs	Balance of stability, features, and range
Beach town or island	900-1,500 lbs	Enough equipment for street use, but watch corrosion and towing
RV park or camping	250-1,100 lbs	Portability matters more than size
Farm and ranch	1,000-1,600 lbs	Heavier-duty frames, tires, and suspension can help
Six-passenger family cart	1,300-1,800 lbs	Plan for a bigger trailer and longer stopping distance
Public-road LSV	1,000-1,600 lbs	Street equipment adds weight but improves safety

If you are choosing between multiple models, compare weight alongside top speed, range, price, and dealer support. A light cart that cannot carry your passengers is not better. A heavy cart that your trailer cannot safely haul is not practical.

Golf Cart Weight FAQ

FAQ: What is the average golf cart weight?

Most full-size golf carts weigh 650-1,600 lbs. Two-seat gas carts are usually on the low end, lead-acid four-seat and six-seat carts are on the high end, and lithium carts often sit in the middle.

FAQ: What golf cart brand weighs the least?

Among mainstream full-size carts, Club Car and Yamaha gas two-seaters are often among the lighter choices. Among compact specialty carts, Cricket and Kandi Collapsible Mini are much lighter because they are not full-size neighborhood carts.

FAQ: What golf cart brand weighs the most?

Large six-seat and eight-seat LSV-style carts are the heaviest. Star EV Classic XPR-6+2, Kandi Kruiser 6P, MammothEV XR6, and some Kodiak configurations can all approach or exceed 1,600 lbs depending on batteries and options.

FAQ: Is curb weight the same as dry weight?

No. Curb weight is closer to the real ready-to-drive weight. Dry weight may exclude batteries, fuel, fluids, or accessories depending on the manufacturer. Use curb weight for transport and payload planning.

FAQ: How much does a golf cart battery pack weigh?

A lead-acid pack usually weighs 250-500 lbs total. A lithium replacement pack is commonly 50-110 lbs for many 48V conversions, although high-capacity packs can be heavier.

FAQ: How much weight does a rear seat add?

Most rear seat kits add 50-100 lbs before passengers. Two rear passengers can add another 250-400 lbs, which is why heavy-duty rear springs are usually smart on 4-passenger conversions.

FAQ: How much does a lift kit add?

A lift kit plus larger wheels and tires commonly adds 40-120 lbs depending on the kit, wheel size, tire construction, and whether brush guards or running boards are installed too.

FAQ: Can a golf cart be too heavy for a trailer?

Yes. Trailer rating must cover the cart, accessories, cargo, and safety margin. A 1,500 lb trailer may be fine for a 2-seat cart but too close for a lifted 4-seat or 6-seat cart.

FAQ: Does golf cart weight affect legal status?

Sometimes. Some state LSV and golf cart rules include gross weight thresholds. For example, several LSV definitions use a maximum gross vehicle weight under 3,000 lbs. Check your state on our golf cart laws page.

FAQ: Should I choose a lighter golf cart?

Choose lighter when towing, turf impact, range, and storage matter. Choose heavier-duty construction when carrying more passengers, using public roads, hauling cargo, or driving rougher terrain. The right answer depends on use case, not weight alone.