With more than 34,000 golf courses around the world, there is a growing need for golf carts, buggies, and trollies to facilitate the movement of golfers around the course. While the sport itself is relatively low-tech—all you need is a club and a ball—getting around the course in comfort is another matter. This is when the right gearboxes and motors come into play. While most often industrial grade products aren’t considered outside of warehouse, transportation, packaging, and production applications, such products add reliability and robustness when used in recreational equipment and vehicles. 

Parvalux has been involved in designing and manufacturing some of the leading high-performance electric golf cart, buggy, and trolley motors on the market. Proper motor selection offers a consistent and smooth driving experience whether on grass, sand, or over a tarmac, and provides efficient and reliable propulsion when moving heavy golf bags and people across various terrains. 

Electric motors from Parvalux can contribute to the performance and safety of golf carts in a variety of ways including delivering high torque and power, standard and customized integrations, efficient power transmission, and safety control systems—all while providing battery efficiency and quiet vehicle operation. 

For example, UK-based manufacturer, Grasshopper Golfkarts Ltd. has been shuttling players around golf courses in comfort for a long time with durable vehicles that travel some of the hilliest courses. Grasshopper single seat buggies easily fit into the rear of a typical family hatchback or estate car with the aid of ramps—no heavy lifting. The Classic, Cobra and Junior models have been designed with ease of use and transportation, as has the new Cobra ATB, all terrain buggy. 

With a range of up to 36 holes (dependent on conditions and terrain), this rugged unit is capable of climbing slopes of up to 1:3 and reaching a speed of eight miles per hour (15 km/h), thanks to a pair of Parvalux 24 Volt, 300-Watt electric motors providing direct drive through two 30:1 heavy-duty reduction gearboxes. It’s a tough and durable combination that delivers smooth, reliable power, whenever it’s required. 

Despite its high level of capability, the Parvalux drive system is also quiet. According to Rob Moor, Grasshopper’s Managing Director, “Parvalux’s reliable, compact geared motors are important because they enable us to offer the small form factor, high power, and quiet operation that our customers tell us are key selling features of every Grasshopper buggy.”

Parvalux offers a wide range of small, high-torque motors designed to move heavy loads. They provide sufficient power to navigate all types of terrain without compromising performance. Any of the motors can be customized to suit the specific requirements of the vehicle, which ensures that the electric motors are optimized for the weight, size, and performance characteristics required by the customer. 

Control systems can include such features as regenerative braking, which helps control speed while moving downhill—while also charging the batter, which then contributes to energy efficiency. All of the company’s motors can be paired with high-quality battery systems that optimize energy usage in order to ensure sufficient power is available to the motor when necessary, and without frequent recharging. Parvalux motors are designed for durability and dependability for long life with minimal maintenance requirements. 

For more information, visit Parvalux.