Model Comparison

CushmanHauler 800vsE-Z-GOValor

Complete head-to-head comparison. Which model is right for you?

Overall Winner: Tie

These serve entirely different purposes despite both being Textron brands. The Cushman Hauler 800 is a commercial utility vehicle for hauling cargo on work sites. The E-Z-GO Valor is an affordable personal golf cart for neighborhoods and courses. They shouldn't be cross-shopped.

Quick Comparison

Key differences at a glance

Cushman Hauler 800WINNER

E-Z-GO Valor

price

Contact Dealer

$8,374 MSRP

seating

2 passengers

2-4 passengers

Top Speed

19 mph

range

Varies by powertrain

powerType

ELiTE Lithium or Gas

Electric or Gas

Category-by-Category Breakdown

Detailed comparison across all important factors

Category	Cushman Hauler 800	E-Z-GO Valor	Winner
Performance	8/10 19 mph with ELiTE Lithium option. Designed to maintain performance under heavy cargo loads all day.	7/10 19 mph with basic electric or gas options. Reliable performance for personal and recreational use.	Cushman Hauler 800
Build Quality	8/10 Heavy-duty commercial construction designed for demanding work environments and daily fleet abuse.	7/10 Well-built personal vehicle with proven E-Z-GO engineering. Durable for normal recreational use.	Cushman Hauler 800
Cargo & Utility	9/10 Purpose-built cargo bed with excellent payload capacity. Designed specifically for hauling materials and equipment.	4/10 Minimal cargo space. Designed for passenger transport, not utility work.	Cushman Hauler 800
Personal Use	4/10 Oversized and utilitarian for personal use. Not designed for neighborhoods or golf courses.	9/10 Perfect for personal use with LED lights, IntelliBrake technology, and comfortable seating for daily driving.	E-Z-GO Valor
Value for Money	6/10 Dealer-only pricing, typically at a premium for commercial buyers. Good value for commercial fleet operations.	9/10 At $8,374 MSRP, the Valor is one of the best values in the personal golf cart market.	E-Z-GO Valor
Technology	7/10 ELiTE Lithium technology available for fleet efficiency and low maintenance.	7/10 IntelliBrake automatic parking brake technology and standard LED lighting package.	Tie
Dealer Network	6/10 Commercial dealer network focused on fleet sales. Fewer consumer-accessible locations.	9/10 One of the most extensive consumer dealer networks in the golf cart industry.	E-Z-GO Valor

Performance

Cushman Hauler 800

Cushman Hauler 8008/10

19 mph with ELiTE Lithium option. Designed to maintain performance under heavy cargo loads all day.

E-Z-GO Valor7/10

19 mph with basic electric or gas options. Reliable performance for personal and recreational use.

Build Quality

Cushman Hauler 800

Cushman Hauler 8008/10

Heavy-duty commercial construction designed for demanding work environments and daily fleet abuse.

E-Z-GO Valor7/10

Well-built personal vehicle with proven E-Z-GO engineering. Durable for normal recreational use.

Cargo & Utility

Cushman Hauler 800

Cushman Hauler 8009/10

Purpose-built cargo bed with excellent payload capacity. Designed specifically for hauling materials and equipment.

E-Z-GO Valor4/10

Minimal cargo space. Designed for passenger transport, not utility work.

Personal Use

E-Z-GO Valor

Cushman Hauler 8004/10

Oversized and utilitarian for personal use. Not designed for neighborhoods or golf courses.

E-Z-GO Valor9/10

Perfect for personal use with LED lights, IntelliBrake technology, and comfortable seating for daily driving.

Value for Money

E-Z-GO Valor

Cushman Hauler 8006/10

Dealer-only pricing, typically at a premium for commercial buyers. Good value for commercial fleet operations.

E-Z-GO Valor9/10

At $8,374 MSRP, the Valor is one of the best values in the personal golf cart market.

Technology

Tie

Cushman Hauler 8007/10

ELiTE Lithium technology available for fleet efficiency and low maintenance.

E-Z-GO Valor7/10

IntelliBrake automatic parking brake technology and standard LED lighting package.

Dealer Network

E-Z-GO Valor

Cushman Hauler 8006/10

Commercial dealer network focused on fleet sales. Fewer consumer-accessible locations.

E-Z-GO Valor9/10

One of the most extensive consumer dealer networks in the golf cart industry.

Which Should You Buy?

Recommendations based on your priorities

Cushman

Hauler 800

Choose if you...

1You need a commercial utility vehicle for hauling cargo
2The vehicle is for work site, campus, or property operations
3ELiTE Lithium fleet technology is important
4Commercial-grade durability under daily heavy use is needed

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E-Z-GO

Valor

Choose if you...

1You want an affordable personal golf cart
2Neighborhood driving, golf, and recreation are the use case
3Transparent pricing under $8,500 matters
4E-Z-GO's consumer dealer network provides confidence

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Hauler 800 vs Valor FAQs

Common questions about these two models

Aren't Cushman and E-Z-GO the same company?

Yes, both are owned by Textron and share some engineering DNA. Cushman focuses on commercial utility vehicles while E-Z-GO targets personal golf and recreation. Different products for different markets.

Can the Valor haul cargo like the Hauler 800?

Not really. The Valor has minimal cargo space and isn't designed for utility work. For personal cargo needs, look at accessory cargo boxes, but for serious hauling, the Hauler 800 is the right tool.

Which would work for a small business?

Depends on the need. For transporting people (hospitality, golf), the Valor works. For hauling materials, tools, or supplies, the Hauler 800 is purpose-built for the job.