Description
High Torque Electric Golf Cart Motor for 48V Club Car Regen Carts
Need more pulling power from your Club Car? This high torque electric golf cart motor is designed for compatible 48V Club Car regen carts and is a great upgrade for drivers who care more about strength, climbing ability, and load handling than top speed.
This motor provides approximately 40% more torque than a stock motor, making it a strong choice for hunting buggies, off-road builds, lifted carts, utility carts, and heavier Club Car setups. Top speed typically stays around 14โ15 MPH, depending on tire size, tire pressure, battery condition, terrain, passenger weight, controller setup, and overall cart condition.
This motor is best suited for:
- 48V Club Car regen golf carts
- Club Car Precedent / IQ-style regen applications
- Carts that need stronger low-end pulling power
- Hunting buggies and off-road-style carts
- Heavier carts with rear seats, cargo boxes, or accessories
- Mostly utility-focused or torque-focused builds
- Customers who prioritize torque over top speed
This is not the best choice if your main goal is maximum top speed. For speed-focused builds, a high-speed motor or matched motor/controller package may be a better fit.
Performance Expectations
This is a high torque performance motor. Compared to a standard factory motor, it is designed to provide a major torque increase while keeping top speed close to stock.
Expected performance:
- Approximate top speed: 14โ15 MPH
- Torque enhancement: Approx. 40%
- Speed enhancement: N/A
- Motor RPM: 3250 RPM
- Peak HP: 11.4 HP
- Performance style: Torque / hunting buggies / utility use
- Recommended controller pairing: 500 amp controller for stronger performance
Performance varies from cart to cart. Battery condition, tire size, terrain, controller setup, passenger weight, gear ratio, tire pressure, and mechanical condition can all affect final results.
Designed for:
- 48V Club Car electric golf carts
- Regen motor applications
- Club Car Precedent / IQ-style differential spline applications
- Carts using a 10-tooth internal spline
Does Not Fit
This motor is for regen models only. It is not intended for Series carts.
If your Club Car does not have a regen-style electrical system, or if you are unsure whether your cart is Series or Regen, please confirm before ordering. Ordering the wrong motor can lead to fitment issues, poor performance, or electrical compatibility problems.
Key Features
- High torque performance motor
- Designed for compatible 48V Club Car regen carts
- Approximately 40% more torque than stock
- Great for hunting buggies, off-road builds, hills, and utility carts
- Fits Club Car Precedent / IQ-style regen applications
- 10-tooth internal spline
- Compatible with non-programmable and programmable controllers
- 500 amp controller recommended for stronger performance
- Class H insulation / thermal rating
- Made in the USA
- Approximate motor weight: 57 lbs
Technical Details
- Manufacturer: D&D Motor Systems
- Part Number: 170-502-0002
- Voltage Range: 24Vโ48V
- Recommended Application: 48V Club Car Regen carts
- Performance Type: High Torque
- Approximate Top Speed: 14โ15 MPH
- Torque Enhancement: Approx. 40%
- Motor RPM: 3250 RPM
- Peak HP: 11.4 HP
- Insulation Rating: Class H
- Spline Type: Internal spline
- Spline Count: 10-tooth
- Rotation: CW or CCW depending on wiring
- Terminals: A1, A2, F1, F2
- Motor Weight: Approximately 57 lbs
- Performance Spec: 7 / K-254
- 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 48V electric model
- Your cart uses a regen motor system
- Your cart is not a Series model
- Your cart uses the correct Club Car Precedent / IQ differential spline
- Your cart uses a compatible controller setup
- Your batteries, controller, solenoid, cables, and wiring are in good 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 torque, not maximum top speed. It is a better fit for carts that need more pulling power, especially when used with added weight, hills, hunting/off-road setups, or utility-style driving.
If you are chasing more speed, this is probably not the correct motor. A high-speed motor or complete motor/controller package would usually be a better recommendation.
Shipping Note
Motors typically ship within 5โ10 business days from the manufacturer.
Shipping times may vary based on manufacturer availability, production schedules, and order volume.
