Golf Carts vs. Utility Vehicles: A Comparison Guide

You can use a UTV or a golf cart to complete the chores at your farm, ranch, or job site. Either vehicle  can be used to transport equipment and passengers from one place to the next on your property. However, before you make a final choice, you’ll want to know what each vehicle can offer you. At Van Wert Carts, we have created this comparison guide to help you choose what's perfect for your needs. Read our guide, then visit us in Van Wert, Ohio, to peruse our collection of golf carts for sale. We’re happy to serve those in Decatur and Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Expenses

UTVs are bigger and more expensive than the lighter and more compact golf carts. Besides a lower sticker price, golf carts are cheaper to insure and maintain, too. These factors can help you decide which model you'll want to get.

Hauling Capacity

UTVs have a better hauling capacity. However, you can use your golf cart for carrying loads that aren’t too heavy. Then again, if you own a pickup truck, you might not need a UTV to haul things. That's because a UTV’s towing capacity is no match to the hauling capacity of a pickup truck.

Street Legal

Powersports vehicles aren’t street legal. If you’re looking for a street-legal transport option, you should reconsider buying a UTV. Most existing golf cart models are street legal. But, if yours isn't ready for the road, you'll want to make a few adjustments. You can consider installing DOT-approved tires and reflex reflectors on all corners of the cart. You can drive your golf cart around residential areas, campuses, and even across lower speed limit streets.

Hitting the Trails

Most campers use their UTVs for transporting their outdoor equipment, cargo, and passengers at their campgrounds. That’s because a UTV is a better choice for riding over rough terrain. However, if you want to take your golf cart on such trails, you’ll need to modify it by installing bigger tires.

Warehouse Work

Both golf carts and UTVs can help you boost your productivity and mobility in the warehouse. If you work in a warehouse and need a vehicle to take you from one place to the next, you can choose either. However, if you must move heavy supplies and navigate tight spaces, a golf cart will be an ideal option for you.

On that note, visit Van Wert Carts to look at our collection of golf carts for sale. Let our staff know about your requirements, and we will help you pick a golf cart that’s right for you. We’re in Van Wert, OH, and proudly serve our friends from Decatur and Fort Wayne, IN.