Description
High Speed Electric Golf Cart Motor for 36V–48V Club Car Series Carts
Looking for more speed from your Club Car Series golf cart? This high speed electric golf cart motor, part number 170-012-0002, is built for compatible 36V and 48V Club Car Series carts using the 10-tooth Club Car differential spline.
This is the motor to choose when your main goal is top-end speed. It is designed for street-style builds, community carts, and mostly flat-ground cruising. Compared to a standard factory motor, this setup can provide a major speed increase while keeping torque close to stock.
If your cart is used mainly for hills, oversized tires, towing, hunting, or heavy utility work, a high-torque motor or matched motor/controller package may be a better fit.
This motor is best suited for:
- 36V or 48V Club Car Series golf carts
- Street-style and neighborhood cruising carts
- Mostly flat terrain
- Customers wanting more top-end speed
- Carts with healthy batteries and properly functioning electrical systems
- Builds where speed is the priority over pulling power
This is not the best choice for steep hills, towing, heavy passenger loads, large tires, or off-road use.
Performance Expectations
This is a high speed performance motor for compatible Club Car Series carts. It is designed to increase top-end speed while keeping torque close to stock.
Expected performance:
- Approximate top speed: Around 24 MPH
- Performance style: Speed-focused
- Speed enhancement: Approx. 100% over standard factory speed
- Torque enhancement: Approx. 0% / stock-like torque
- Motor RPM: 5550 RPM
- Peak HP: 10.5 HP
- Additional cross-reference/info: Advanced DC 7123
Actual performance can vary based on battery condition, tire size, tire pressure, controller setup, terrain, passenger weight, gear ratio, and overall cart condition. Standard factory speeds are often around 12–14 MPH, so results depend heavily on the full cart setup.
Designed to fit:
- 36V Club Car electric golf carts with Series motors
- 48V Club Car electric golf carts with Series motors
- Club Car Series carts using the 10-tooth Club Car differential spline
Does Not Fit
This motor is not for Regen models.
If your Club Car has a regen-style electrical system, this is not the correct motor. Please confirm whether your cart is Series or Regen before ordering.
Key Features
- High speed performance motor
- Designed for compatible 36V–48V Club Car Series carts
- Approx. 24 MPH top-speed potential depending on setup
- Stock-like torque output
- Fits 10-tooth Club Car differential spline applications
- Great for street carts and community cruising
- Vented design for improved heat management
- Class H insulation / thermal rating
- Made in the USA
- Approximate motor weight: 46 lbs
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: D&D Motor Systems
- Part Number: 170-012-0002
- Recommended Application: 36V–48V Club Car Series carts
- Performance Type: High Speed
- Approximate Top Speed: 24 MPH
- Speed Enhancement: Approx. 100%
- Torque Enhancement: Approx. 0%
- Motor RPM: 5550 RPM
- Peak HP: 10.5 HP
- Insulation Rating: Class H
- Spline Type: Internal spline
- Spline Count: 10-tooth
- Motor Weight: Approximately 46 lbs
- Performance Spec: 42
- Terminals: A1, A2, S1, S2
- Terminal Size: 5/16-18 UNC thread
- Power Cable Securing Top Nut Torque Spec: 110 in-lbs max
- Made in: USA
Before You Order
Golf cart motor compatibility depends on more than brand and voltage. Before ordering, please verify:
- Your cart is a Club Car
- Your cart is a 36V or 48V electric model
- Your cart uses a Series motor system
- Your cart is not a Regen model
- Your cart uses the correct 10-tooth Club Car differential spline
- Your batteries, controller, solenoid, cables, and wiring are in good working condition
If you are not sure which motor your cart needs, contact us before ordering. Photos of your motor, controller area, battery setup, and serial number can help us confirm the correct motor for your cart.
Important Performance Notes
This motor is built for speed-focused Club Car Series applications. It is a great fit for flat-ground cruising, street carts, and community driving, but it is not the best option for every build.
Choose a different setup if your cart is primarily used for:
- Steep hills
- Heavy loads
- Oversized tires
- Towing
- Hunting or off-road use
- Frequent stop-and-go driving with heavy passengers
For those applications, a high-torque motor or complete motor/controller package is usually the better fit.
Shipping Note
Motors typically ship within 5–10 business days from the manufacturer.
Shipping times may vary based on manufacturer availability, production schedules, and order volume.
F.A.Q.s
Will this motor fit my Club Car golf cart?
This motor is designed for compatible 36V–48V Club Car Series carts using the 10-tooth Club Car differential spline.
Is this motor for speed or torque?
This is a high speed motor. It is designed for top-end speed and keeps torque close to stock.
How fast will my cart go with this motor?
The current listing notes estimated top speed of around 24 MPH, depending on tire size, tire pressure, battery condition, controller setup, terrain, passenger weight, and overall cart condition.
Does this fit Club Car Regen carts?
No. This motor is not for Regen models.
What spline does this motor use?
This motor uses a 10-tooth internal spline for compatible Club Car differential applications.
Is this good for hills or oversized tires?
This motor is better for speed-focused, mostly flat-ground driving. For hills, heavy loads, towing, or oversized tires, a high-torque motor or matched motor/controller package is usually a better fit.
How long does it take to ship?
Motors typically ship within 5–10 business days from the manufacturer.
