Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT

kdeerman · 05-17-2010, 10:17 PM

I am considering a used AXE 4855, it is a 2004 model, a lot less $$ that a new one, I noticed the software for this one is different from the new AXE's, should I be concerned about this? It does not have the plug brake option, but I am considering disk brakes.

scottyb · 05-17-2010, 10:23 PM

You will not need the plugbrake option, go for it

gornoman · 05-17-2010, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by scottyb

You will not need the plugbrake option, go for it

Agreed.

scottyb · 05-17-2010, 10:28 PM

....there you have it son

How much are they asking?

NEWORLEANS-YAT · 05-18-2010, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gornoman

Agreed.

you got that rocket motor in yet??????????

kdeerman · 05-18-2010, 07:56 AM

Thanks Guys,
I believe I can get it for less than $300. It is a 2004 model, so I believe the software is the older version, is that a big deal?
Also, I read somewhere (I believe it was on the Alltrax site.) that the plug brake option allowed you to put the cart in reverse to help stop it, because if you put the cart in reverse without this function, it could and probably would damage the controller & motor.
Are the stock controllers this way? If I put the cart in reverse while moving forward with the Curtis controller, could it damage it? Not that I have needed to do this, just wondering.
Thanks

gornoman · 05-18-2010, 10:12 AM

Plug braking is ancient forklift technology that somehow crept forward into golf carts. It isn't recommended, it isn't smart, and it is destructive. You don't want it.

gornoman · 05-18-2010, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWORLEANS-YAT

you got that rocket motor in yet??????????

Heck YEAH!

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roady89 · 05-18-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kdeerman

Thanks Guys,
I believe I can get it for less than $300. It is a 2004 model, so I believe the software is the older version, is that a big deal?
Also, I read somewhere (I believe it was on the Alltrax site.) that the plug brake option allowed you to put the cart in reverse to help stop it, because if you put the cart in reverse without this function, it could and probably would damage the controller & motor.
Are the stock controllers this way? If I put the cart in reverse while moving forward with the Curtis controller, could it damage it? Not that I have needed to do this, just wondering.
Thanks

I've never heard of a controller that was damaged from not having the plug brake. As a matter of fact, Curtis plug brakes never really worked at all. A failed attempt at plug braking. Think of REGEN without the power regeneration is all it is. If any controller MFG was worried their controllers were going to be damaged from not having the plug brake option they wouldn't sell them without it. Dont worry about it, just buy it and the older software isnt going to be a problem. If you want to have the latest and greatest its going to cost you more money plain and simple.

Stock controllers come both ways.

kdeerman · 05-18-2010, 11:33 AM

Thanks, Roady, Do you know if any of the sponsors will have the fuse for this controller?

05-17-2010, 10:17 PM	#1
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT I am considering a used AXE 4855, it is a 2004 model, a lot less $$ that a new one, I noticed the software for this one is different from the new AXE's, should I be concerned about this? It does not have the plug brake option, but I am considering disk brakes.

05-17-2010, 10:23 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,401	Re: Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT You will not need the plugbrake option, go for it

05-17-2010, 10:28 PM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,401	Re: Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT ....there you have it son How much are they asking?

05-18-2010, 07:56 AM	#6
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Re: Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT Thanks Guys, I believe I can get it for less than $300. It is a 2004 model, so I believe the software is the older version, is that a big deal? Also, I read somewhere (I believe it was on the Alltrax site.) that the plug brake option allowed you to put the cart in reverse to help stop it, because if you put the cart in reverse without this function, it could and probably would damage the controller & motor. Are the stock controllers this way? If I put the cart in reverse while moving forward with the Curtis controller, could it damage it? Not that I have needed to do this, just wondering. Thanks

05-18-2010, 10:12 AM	#7
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT Plug braking is ancient forklift technology that somehow crept forward into golf carts. It isn't recommended, it isn't smart, and it is destructive. You don't want it.

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05-18-2010, 11:33 AM	#10
kdeerman Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 455	Re: Alltrax 500 amp controller help for EZGO series TXT Thanks, Roady, Do you know if any of the sponsors will have the fuse for this controller?

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