Brand Comparison

CushmanvsE-Z-GO

Complete comparison of two popular golf cart brands. Which is right for you?

Overall Winner: E-Z-GO

A tie depending on application. Cushman wins for heavy-duty utility, commercial, and industrial applications with superior hauling capacity. E-Z-GO wins for golf courses, personal transportation, and neighborhood use. Both are Textron brands sharing quality and support infrastructure - choose based on whether utility or versatility is your priority.

Quick Comparison

Key differences at a glance

Cushman

E-Z-GOWINNER

Price Range

$10,000 - $25,000+

$8,000 - $18,000+

Frame Material

Heavy-duty steel

Steel (TXT) / Aluminum (RXV)

Warranty

2 years

2-4 years

Category-by-Category Breakdown

Detailed comparison across all important factors

Category	Cushman	E-Z-GO	Winner
Utility & Hauling	10/10 Purpose-built for heavy utility. Higher payload capacity, industrial-grade.	7/10 Utility options available but primarily personal/golf focused.	Cushman
Commercial & Industrial	10/10 The standard for airports, campuses, warehouses, and industrial facilities.	7/10 Strong commercial presence but less industrial-focused.	Cushman
Golf Course Suitability	3/10 Not designed for golf courses. Utility/work focus only.	10/10 One of the top golf course brands globally. Purpose-built for the game.	E-Z-GO
Personal/Neighborhood Use	5/10 Can work but overkill for neighborhood driving.	10/10 Excellent for neighborhoods with comfortable, stylish options.	E-Z-GO
Brand Heritage	10/10 120+ years since 1903. One of the oldest vehicle brands in America.	9/10 70 years since 1954. Pioneering golf cart brand.	Cushman
Shared Corporate Support	9/10 Textron-owned with shared engineering and support resources.	9/10 Textron-owned with shared engineering and support resources.	Tie
Dealer Network	8/10 Strong commercial dealer network. Good coverage for utility market.	10/10 One of the largest consumer golf cart dealer networks.	E-Z-GO
Price Range	6/10 Higher starting prices reflecting commercial-grade construction.	9/10 Wider range with lower entry points for personal use.	E-Z-GO

Utility & Hauling

Cushman

Cushman10/10

Purpose-built for heavy utility. Higher payload capacity, industrial-grade.

E-Z-GO7/10

Utility options available but primarily personal/golf focused.

Commercial & Industrial

Cushman

Cushman10/10

The standard for airports, campuses, warehouses, and industrial facilities.

E-Z-GO7/10

Strong commercial presence but less industrial-focused.

Golf Course Suitability

E-Z-GO

Cushman3/10

Not designed for golf courses. Utility/work focus only.

E-Z-GO10/10

One of the top golf course brands globally. Purpose-built for the game.

Personal/Neighborhood Use

E-Z-GO

Cushman5/10

Can work but overkill for neighborhood driving.

E-Z-GO10/10

Excellent for neighborhoods with comfortable, stylish options.

Brand Heritage

Cushman

Cushman10/10

120+ years since 1903. One of the oldest vehicle brands in America.

E-Z-GO9/10

70 years since 1954. Pioneering golf cart brand.

Shared Corporate Support

Tie

Cushman9/10

Textron-owned with shared engineering and support resources.

E-Z-GO9/10

Textron-owned with shared engineering and support resources.

Dealer Network

E-Z-GO

Cushman8/10

Strong commercial dealer network. Good coverage for utility market.

E-Z-GO10/10

One of the largest consumer golf cart dealer networks.

Price Range

E-Z-GO

Cushman6/10

Higher starting prices reflecting commercial-grade construction.

E-Z-GO9/10

Wider range with lower entry points for personal use.

Popular Model Comparisons

Head-to-head matchups of similar models

Cushman Hauler 800

$12,000+

E-Z-GO Hauler

$10,000+

Seating2 passengers

Key FeaturesHeavy-duty cargo bed

Key FeaturesLight-duty cargo bed

Both utility focused. Cushman has 60% more payload capacity for heavy work. E-Z-GO Hauler is lighter-duty and more affordable.

Cushman Shuttle 4

$14,000+

E-Z-GO Express S4

$12,000+

Seating4 passengers

Key FeaturesCommercial-grade transport

Key FeaturesStreet-legal capable

Cushman Shuttle is built for commercial personnel transport. E-Z-GO Express is personal-focused with street-legal options.

Cushman Hauler Pro

$18,000+

E-Z-GO RXV

$10,000+

Seating2 passengers

Frame-

FrameAluminum

Key FeaturesMaximum utility capacity

Key FeaturesPremium golf cart

Completely different purposes. Cushman Hauler Pro is heavy industrial utility. E-Z-GO RXV is premium golf/personal cart.

Which Should You Buy?

Recommendations based on your priorities

Cushman

Best for: Quality & reliability

Choose if you...

1Heavy-duty utility work is the primary need
2Airport, campus, or industrial facility use
3High payload capacity is required
4Commercial-grade durability matters
5You need a work vehicle, not a golf cart

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E-Z-GO

Best for: Budget & lithium technology

RECOMMENDED

Choose if you...

1Golf course use is part of your needs
2Personal or neighborhood transportation
3You want street-legal options
4Lower entry price point matters
5Comfortable, stylish design is preferred

View E-Z-GO models

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Cushman vs E-Z-GO FAQs

Common questions about these two brands

Are Cushman and E-Z-GO really sister brands?

Yes! Both are owned by Textron. They share engineering resources, corporate support, and often have overlapping dealer networks. Cushman focuses on utility/commercial while E-Z-GO focuses on golf/personal markets.

Can I use Cushman for a golf course?

Cushman vehicles are not designed for golf course play - they're heavier, more utilitarian, and lack golf-specific features. For actual golfing, E-Z-GO is the clear choice. Cushman may be used for course maintenance, however.

Which is more durable?

Cushman is built for heavy commercial/industrial use with higher payload ratings and more robust construction. E-Z-GO is durable for its intended golf/personal use. Cushman wins for heavy-duty applications.

Do they share parts and service?

Being Textron sister brands, they share some components and dealer networks. Many E-Z-GO dealers also service Cushman and vice versa. This is an advantage for both brands.

Which is better for a retirement community?

E-Z-GO is much better for retirement communities - designed for comfortable personal transportation, neighborhood driving, and potentially golf course access. Cushman is overkill for this use case.

Which has better resale value?

E-Z-GO has a larger consumer resale market. Cushman holds value well in the commercial/utility market but has fewer private buyers. For personal resale, E-Z-GO is easier to sell.

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