Built this cart with the 1K watt motor. Took it for a test spin today. Cart hit 26mph with me on it. Probably illegal in some states. I love it I got a voltage regulator to take the cell phone charger from 48V to 12V. Picked it up on Amazon for $18. The charger linked is 24V max and if you use it on a 48V system you will fry it. I added a digital safe and put the ignition in the safe. I placed the safe in the rear of the cart. Fit perfectly. I'll post up video soon and place it in the comments. Thanks to OP for the build!
Thanks I just bought a groundwork cart with 16 inch tires from tractor supply to aid me in collecting driftwood but the more rocky the beach is the harder it is to steer and pull
Awesome job! I was actually trying to get ideas to build my parents and electric wagon for bringing firewood into the house from the wood shed. This would be perfect as they already have a gorilla cart like yours. Thanks for making this video!
You definitely have skills! This would be great for going to swap meets, after pulling a bunch of car parts around on a hot summer day, I am dead. I really like the hook to attach another cart to. The only thing that would be nice is a freewheel type of system. There are times when you have little to nothing in it and really don’t need to waste battery life. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
I use mine to haul say 800-1000lbs of wood over some really uneven terrain. The design shown in this video is a bit flawed for that. The solid rear axle is its biggest weakness (the one recommended is not really heavy enough and comes with really cheap pillow bearing blocks. Also if you watch the video hes always going in a straight line (it is nearly impossible to turn this cart). The one I made has a proper sealed differential with gear reduction that turns nicely and handles heavy loads with ease. We built a fleet of them for our use ;).
Nice ...love it man !!! good deal ! wish I can make one like that ....or even something like that, that hitches on a ebike ... hauling a wagon like that .. now that would be cool .. for the kids to ride on with seats and maybe a canopy .. how about that :)
48 volt 7ah battery bank. Rule of thumb max discharge is 30% of the capacity. Let’s convert to watts.. 48 v x 7ah = 336 wh. 336 x 30% = 100.8 watt max discharge from the battery bank. How does that power a 500 watt motor let alone a 2000 watt motor? My bet is those motors will burn out due to massive under voltage. A 100 watt motor is what that system is designed for and with lead acid batteries you got about an hour and 35 minutes before you should hit the charger.
Hi Zack, You know 1000% more how to customize things than most people do. You don't have to apologize to anyone for the decisions you make. You're a fine young man and will go far in life. God bless you! 👍😃👍
I built one of these at the end of 2019 for hauling stuff when we go to our son's baseball games. I used a small safe for the battery box and have let and usb voltmeter attached into it. I can throw keys, wallet and etc in it when at game or beach. Glad to see you posted the video. I couldn't find anything like this when I was looking and wasn't about to pay the price for a built one.
Did you acquire government permits and licenses for that contraption? How about labor laws, did you allow yourself the required break and lunch periods while constructing this cart? Also, did you conduct an environmental impact assessment? This kind of creativity and ingenuity must be discouraged for the sake of a sustainable world.
I don’t see any 20 mph, any off-road or heavy duty load like amazon have a called land work electric carts plus TH-cam test too. Where all proves it????
Cool build but I'm giving a "Thumbs Down" overall. 2 reasons: the CROCS and that incredibly STUPID snapping your fingers and doing a drop-frame to give the impression of what,..."MAGIC"?!? You look like a complete dick by doing that!! Stop it!!!
Built this cart with the 1K watt motor. Took it for a test spin today. Cart hit 26mph with me on it. Probably illegal in some states. I love it I got a voltage regulator to take the cell phone charger from 48V to 12V. Picked it up on Amazon for $18. The charger linked is 24V max and if you use it on a 48V system you will fry it. I added a digital safe and put the ignition in the safe. I placed the safe in the rear of the cart. Fit perfectly. I'll post up video soon and place it in the comments. Thanks to OP for the build!
I built one out of an older gorilla cart (better built but heavier. Use wheelchair motor which are typically rated( at least the three I’ve owed) for 2300watts. Used Chevy timing chain for drive train. When through 6 controllers learning about them. But I’m just hard headed. Shunt take anyone else that long. I use 2 12 55ah sealed (naturally) deep cycles. I think the same type they use in newer chairs 👨🏽🦼 Only unsolved problem is to get f&r I “have to” run a after market or generic controller. Which is a pain cause I have to use a “pot” when I would love to have one of, any of the throttles I’ve bought to work. I think all the trial and error I’m into it for like 1000$ And of course there were took I needed...😃
The music in the transitions sounds exactly like the background elevator music they play in the terminals at Southwest Florida international airport but with some more hip hop beats added 😂
Ahh prices change ya know. Why not go and look what a built kit costs. For something less powerful in that size are about $3k so it's a hell of a good deal.
In the jetski world we use beach carts to launch them into the water at the races. If you can make a water proof design with big tires that would be amazing.
Can you provide a link to the motor controller and perhaps something showing how everything is wired if that's not too much to ask? Thanks. Great build.
very cool build! I noticed your shirt !! I grew up in LW and WH. We had a summer place on Lake Kissimmee and then on Lake Hatchineha. Worked at Cypress Gardens while in high school. Hopefully LW is still a cool little town...Cheers
Great build! I would consider using a motor with a built-in planetary gear reduction, since what I'd want is slow speed / high torque for getting over the dunes at walking pace on the way to the beach. I have a larger Gorilla Cart that we use at the beach, but getting it over the dunes fully loaded is a nightmare. Also, given the salt / sand conditions at the beach, I wonder if it makes sense to build an enclosure around the motor and drive train?
That’s awesome. You should see if you could figure out a way to connect one of those potable solar panels to it to charge while you’re at he beach. Thi way you wouldn’t have to worry about the battery dying on you an you can keep the charge topped off.
Have a way to disconnect drive in case of power/motor failure. Perhaps a tensioner which when removed can allow the chain to be taken off the axle. Like the idea.
You really need that anyways to adjust for chain stretch just like on a bicycle. A double turnbuckle in compression or tension would work great and then uses lots instead of holes to mount the motor. Quite easy to adapt from present config.
It really is a GREAT video you made, and it totally inspired me to not only build one, but to understand the weaknesses and improve the design (i.e. try making a turn with yours on pavement with that solid rear axle, lol). I'm currently on Rev3 and still trying to do better. It's such a great concept and excessively useful device for me, which is why im going through great lengths to truly optimize it! Thank you again!
I built something very similar but I used a 36 volt motor and cut the base off a couple of burned up m18 drills and used them to wire the motors so I could use 2 18 volt Milwaukee batteries to power it in a series
I'm curious about where you got your components from. Also I think a high/low range gearing system should be added so you have better control when climbing a somewhat difficult slope of sand and safer control in tight spaces. But great build. I've been considering motorized my beach cart. But more importantly my large smoker for going to the farmers market and bbq competitions. She weights 1200lb. I'm going to need a BIG motor for her. But rarely ever need to move more then 50'. Have a great day 🌤.
for a cart that goes through sand i would see if you can use a ribbed belt as if someone kicks up sand on the chain itll shorten the life and could break sooner
I actually prefer chains even in a salt water environment. Pick up a can of T9 Boesheid and treat the chain and sprockets once a month they will last indefinitely.
Randomly popped up of my algorithmic trendies lmao.... and i loved what youve donw with the cart!!! I suggest using like a trail bike handle bars incase you tend to sit and steer.
Looks great, though you should put a support arm going from the axle area to the motor mounting area. If you demand enough torque from it, you'll pull the axle forward as it is.
Bro idk how your video popped up but I'm glad it did, I've been trying to find a way to do all of this and the exact parts to use like this but to my tool cart, a Rubbermaid Utility Cart, I had added some 8 in Pneumatic Tires and I wanna make it where I don't have to push it cuz it gets heavy but you might've saved the day so thanks, I'm gonna look into getting all the stuff you did and doing the same setup!
Cool, love your projects..... You have a real nack for things mechanical. (and paint) I have a winter place in Haines City, I see you wore a Lk. Wales t-shirt...... We are practically neighbors.........
Built this cart with the 1K watt motor.
Took it for a test spin today. Cart hit 26mph with me on it.
Probably illegal in some states.
I love it
I got a voltage regulator to take the cell phone charger from 48V to 12V. Picked it up on Amazon for $18. The charger linked is 24V max and if you use it on a 48V system you will fry it.
I added a digital safe and put the ignition in the safe. I placed the safe in the rear of the cart. Fit perfectly.
I'll post up video soon and place it in the comments.
Thanks to OP for the build!
Hi, have you got a video for your motrised cart?
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(Spongebob cutout: "2 years later...")
Surely this OP will dleiver his video.
Building in crocs, the stuff of legend.
Thanks I just bought a groundwork cart with 16 inch tires from tractor supply to aid me in collecting driftwood but the more rocky the beach is the harder it is to steer and pull
Great project!
Any update on how it works with dry sand?
I gotta do this. Thanks for sharing your ingenuity!
Kool! I built one years ago using an anglers Fish n mate cart and drive axle from a mobility scooter. Works great
Awesome job! I was actually trying to get ideas to build my parents and electric wagon for bringing firewood into the house from the wood shed. This would be perfect as they already have a gorilla cart like yours. Thanks for making this video!
Not weird at all. Very creative and practical. The applications are endless.
I'm in awe of this young mechanic.
Haha, lot of magic going on in this video.. Well done, mate!
I plan on making one for foot hiking to carry all gear and water for my long hikes. I think good tires will help getting through the bush.
You definitely have skills! This would be great for going to swap meets, after pulling a bunch of car parts around on a hot summer day, I am dead. I really like the hook to attach another cart to. The only thing that would be nice is a freewheel type of system. There are times when you have little to nothing in it and really don’t need to waste battery life. Can’t wait to see what you do next.
Do you think your cart could haul say 1000 pounds of stone?
I use mine to haul say 800-1000lbs of wood over some really uneven terrain. The design shown in this video is a bit flawed for that. The solid rear axle is its biggest weakness (the one recommended is not really heavy enough and comes with really cheap pillow bearing blocks. Also if you watch the video hes always going in a straight line (it is nearly impossible to turn this cart). The one I made has a proper sealed differential with gear reduction that turns nicely and handles heavy loads with ease. We built a fleet of them for our use ;).
Great build and thanks for the detailed build list. Any chance you will post that sand follow up on TH-cam?
Would look even better if the front axle was out the same as the rear and maybe bigger tires to 😁😆
Nice ...love it man !!! good deal ! wish I can make one like that ....or even something like that, that hitches on a ebike ... hauling a wagon like that .. now that would be cool .. for the kids to ride on with seats and maybe a canopy .. how about that :)
this one was so fun to watch :D
48 volt 7ah battery bank. Rule of thumb max discharge is 30% of the capacity. Let’s convert to watts.. 48 v x 7ah = 336 wh. 336 x 30% = 100.8 watt max discharge from the battery bank. How does that power a 500 watt motor let alone a 2000 watt motor? My bet is those motors will burn out due to massive under voltage. A 100 watt motor is what that system is designed for and with lead acid batteries you got about an hour and 35 minutes before you should hit the charger.
What kind of batteries does he need for that 2000 Watt motor system?
Do u have a link for the brake caliper, and what do u use the Wire Block for exactly?
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Hi Zack,
You know 1000% more how to customize things than most people do. You don't have to apologize to anyone for the decisions you make. You're a fine young man and will go far in life. God bless you!
👍😃👍
absolutely practical...is there a way to use variable speed control? well done project !
I wish you were my neighbor.
Who else was saying just go around the hill
Can you please build some and sell them on eBay?
I built one of these at the end of 2019 for hauling stuff when we go to our son's baseball games. I used a small safe for the battery box and have let and usb voltmeter attached into it. I can throw keys, wallet and etc in it when at game or beach. Glad to see you posted the video. I couldn't find anything like this when I was looking and wasn't about to pay the price for a built one.
Are there any future plans to incorporate folding solar panels for charging on the go?
Did you acquire government permits and licenses for that contraption? How about labor laws, did you allow yourself the required break and lunch periods while constructing this cart? Also, did you conduct an environmental impact assessment? This kind of creativity and ingenuity must be discouraged for the sake of a sustainable world.
How much would you charge to make one for somebody?
Go 4-wheel drive. Put some decent tires on it. Stay away from steel, you could sit there and watch that thing rust out.
Considering their weight and charge life cycles, why did you decide to use sealed lead acid SLA, batteries and not lithium?
Price was the main thing.
How much would you sell one? Lol
Very nice editing job! It takes me a long time to edit videos and I don't do any tricks.
Good man 🦸♂️
genius idea
Great work 💪🏼 how long does the battery last?
Wow! Looks great, thanks for the idea.
What was the max load it can take? Nice build btw :)
Great build. What are your thoughts on salt corrosion?
I wonder why you didn't decide not to make it controlled by a remote control.
Another interesting and well executed project, keep the variety coming it is innovative and entertaining!! BTW..Thanks for all the links.
I don’t see any 20 mph, any off-road or heavy duty load like amazon have a called land work electric carts plus TH-cam test too. Where all proves it????
WOW what an amazing job! Great quality work too, you should sell these things! Thanks for the great video, got some ideas now.
I can't be the only one who was shocked when he welded with no gloves or jacket or any cover
Never mind the Bic Lighter in his shirt pocket! Nothing to see here.
Cool build but I'm giving a "Thumbs Down" overall. 2 reasons: the CROCS and that incredibly STUPID snapping your fingers and doing a drop-frame to give the impression of what,..."MAGIC"?!? You look like a complete dick by doing that!! Stop it!!!
Built this cart with the 1K watt motor.
Took it for a test spin today. Cart hit 26mph with me on it.
Probably illegal in some states.
I love it
I got a voltage regulator to take the cell phone charger from 48V to 12V. Picked it up on Amazon for $18. The charger linked is 24V max and if you use it on a 48V system you will fry it.
I added a digital safe and put the ignition in the safe. I placed the safe in the rear of the cart. Fit perfectly.
I'll post up video soon and place it in the comments.
Thanks to OP for the build!
Hi, can u make me one like that? I don’t have time and I need one in my work to move my tool box... tell me how much for one like that!
This is great! I really enjoy your videos and you giving links to the parts is very helpful and greatly appreciated! Keep doing what you do!
Do you have a link for the 48v charger there is no more in the link he put
Can you please tell me where you bought that kit?
I built one out of an older gorilla cart (better built but heavier. Use wheelchair motor which are typically rated( at least the three I’ve owed) for 2300watts. Used Chevy timing chain for drive train. When through 6 controllers learning about them. But I’m just hard headed. Shunt take anyone else that long.
I use 2 12 55ah sealed (naturally) deep cycles.
I think the same type they use in newer chairs 👨🏽🦼
Only unsolved problem is to get f&r I “have to” run a after market or generic controller.
Which is a pain cause I have to use a “pot” when I would love to have one of, any of the throttles I’ve bought to work.
I think all the trial and error
I’m into it for like 1000$
And of course there were took I needed...😃
Guys I think his little magic time travel is just video editing
And taken to far but Kenneth likes m⬇️
Why the "fully" qualifier?
LAKE WALES? i thought everyone in lake wales had an alabama accent.
The music in the transitions sounds exactly like the background elevator music they play in the terminals at Southwest Florida international airport but with some more hip hop beats added 😂
Can you do a walk through of the wiring harness i built this car but can't figure out the electrical?
Did u figure out the wiring?
The parts linked in the description (choosing the 1000w motor) add up to $750 or $850 for the 2000w motor
Ahh prices change ya know. Why not go and look what a built kit costs. For something less powerful in that size are about $3k so it's a hell of a good deal.
Beautiful..... unfortunately if you add up the costs of all the links you provided, you realize that you should have just purchased an older quad.
In the jetski world we use beach carts to launch them into the water at the races. If you can make a water proof design with big tires that would be amazing.
Can you provide a link to the motor controller and perhaps something showing how everything is wired if that's not too much to ask? Thanks. Great build.
very cool build! I noticed your shirt !! I grew up in LW and WH. We had a summer place on Lake Kissimmee and then on Lake Hatchineha. Worked at Cypress Gardens while in high school. Hopefully LW is still a cool little town...Cheers
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Nice job.
Great build! I would consider using a motor with a built-in planetary gear reduction, since what I'd want is slow speed / high torque for getting over the dunes at walking pace on the way to the beach. I have a larger Gorilla Cart that we use at the beach, but getting it over the dunes fully loaded is a nightmare. Also, given the salt / sand conditions at the beach, I wonder if it makes sense to build an enclosure around the motor and drive train?
Good idea, also means it won’t need a brake as the gearbox will bring it to a stop when it’s not under power
I'm doing this myself, going for a 350 watt 36 volt gear reduction motor, should be enough to get it started on sand I'd hope
How about a bridge and a motor enough like his second one
That’s awesome. You should see if you could figure out a way to connect one of those potable solar panels to it to charge while you’re at he beach. Thi way you wouldn’t have to worry about the battery dying on you an you can keep the charge topped off.
Have a way to disconnect drive in case of power/motor failure. Perhaps a tensioner which when removed can allow the chain to be taken off the axle.
Like the idea.
You really need that anyways to adjust for chain stretch just like on a bicycle. A double turnbuckle in compression or tension would work great and then uses lots instead of holes to mount the motor. Quite easy to adapt from present config.
Great application, just what I need. Thank you.
Had this idea to years ago. Never got to it. Super nice to watch your inspirational channel!
How did it perform in the sand?
3 yrs later not a reply to the comment or a updated video with the newer 🔋
lol those wheels suck you need balloon wheels in soft sand
Yeah definitely need beach wheels
It really is a GREAT video you made, and it totally inspired me to not only build one, but to understand the weaknesses and improve the design (i.e. try making a turn with yours on pavement with that solid rear axle, lol). I'm currently on Rev3 and still trying to do better. It's such a great concept and excessively useful device for me, which is why im going through great lengths to truly optimize it! Thank you again!
Solid would love to see your progress or what motor can I use like the second one he used
I built something very similar but I used a 36 volt motor and cut the base off a couple of burned up m18 drills and used them to wire the motors so I could use 2 18 volt Milwaukee batteries to power it in a series
I'm curious about where you got your components from. Also I think a high/low range gearing system should be added so you have better control when climbing a somewhat difficult slope of sand and safer control in tight spaces. But great build. I've been considering motorized my beach cart. But more importantly my large smoker for going to the farmers market and bbq competitions. She weights 1200lb. I'm going to need a BIG motor for her. But rarely ever need to move more then 50'. Have a great day 🌤.
for a cart that goes through sand i would see if you can use a ribbed belt as if someone kicks up sand on the chain itll shorten the life and could break sooner
Pimp my cart, baby!! This was fun! That small motor was meant to break down for you to use the other motor for mo powah baby!
Very useful. Thank you. Please give followup as to whether brakes are really necessary, at least on the beach.
I'm thinking you might have should've went with a belt drive because sand and chains with oil might not be a good match.
I actually prefer chains even in a salt water environment. Pick up a can of T9 Boesheid and treat the chain and sprockets once a month they will last indefinitely.
I tried that with my “covid cart”. Just wasn’t able to get to work.
Went with timing chain double row of teeth.
I had an idea like this as a kid, its cool to see it made finally
Great video! This is something I need so bad. Tired of lugging these heavy carts at the beach. Thanks for the ideas.
This is not weird, super practical. Thanks for idea.
Randomly popped up of my algorithmic trendies lmao.... and i loved what youve donw with the cart!!! I suggest using like a trail bike handle bars incase you tend to sit and steer.
Amazingly complex.
We used to have milk delivered using an electric cart that the guy walked in front of,obviously rather bigger.Good idea save energy for swimming!
Thinking about building one but i think I'd have to add solar panels somewhere and make it easier to drive while sitting on it
This is genius!! Looking for a more detailed version so I can do this.
Looks great, though you should put a support arm going from the axle area to the motor mounting area. If you demand enough torque from it, you'll pull the axle forward as it is.
Indeed. I take this video as an open source blueprint that everyone can modify as needed. Him posting this video is good enough to get started.
I liked your pull-cart train. I guess that makes you an official engineer!
Great video man, but, those wheels won't work in the soft sand, I'd love to see the test video here on TH-cam
Bro idk how your video popped up but I'm glad it did, I've been trying to find a way to do all of this and the exact parts to use like this but to my tool cart, a Rubbermaid Utility Cart, I had added some 8 in Pneumatic Tires and I wanna make it where I don't have to push it cuz it gets heavy but you might've saved the day so thanks, I'm gonna look into getting all the stuff you did and doing the same setup!
Get on a skateboard with this or skates..you won't need to walk, let the power of the motor push you along. Good work.
All of the video editing magic you do is fantastic
So cool exactly what I was looking for thank you
Wright man I want to buy one best thing I’ve seen in age’s no kidding in fro Scotland I would buy your plan
Thumbs up for the editing.
Nice FX. Well aligned cuts.
This was an amazing project. I dont need it to go 20mph. But I do need ot to truck through the sandy beaches. 500w 1000w 2000w.🤔
Dude that is an amazing project!
Cool, love your projects..... You have a real nack for things mechanical. (and paint) I have a winter place in Haines City, I see you wore a Lk. Wales t-shirt...... We are practically neighbors.........
Pretty much 😂
I love your style and honest good hearted character! It is a weird project, but coming from you anything is good and interesting to watch 😊
You could absolutely sell the hell out of those.
We have the red one you were pulling, but I often think how great it would be if it could be electrified. Great build.
Love this idea, Do you have step by step plans?
A motor cover and chain cover would keep the sand out and prevent wear.
Planning on it. Just need to find one the right size.