Club Car CARRYALL I Golf Cart Specs (1997)

The Club Car CARRYALL I Golf Cart (1997) is characterised by below-average engine rated power at 9 hp (6.71 kW) and low vehicle weight at 637 lb (289 kg), standard gasoline vehicle | 530 lb (240 kg), standard electric vehicle without batteries. Another useful figure is vehicle rated capacity at 800 lb (363 kg), level surface only.
Specification profile

Golf Cart • 1997

Vehicle Weight: 637 lb (289 kg), standard gasoline vehicle | 530 lb (240 kg), standard electric vehicle without batteriesEngine Rated Power: 9 hp (6.71 kW)Vehicle Rated Capacity: 800 lb (363 kg), level surface onlyLoad Bed Height: 27 in (69 cm)
637 lb (289 kg), standard gasoline vehicle | 530 lb (240 kg), standard electric vehicle without batteriesVehicle Weight
9 hp (6.71 kW)Engine Rated Power
800 lb (363 kg), level surface onlyVehicle Rated Capacity
27 in (69 cm)Load Bed Height
30 in (76 cm)Seat Height
100 in (254 cm)Overall Length
2 personsStandard Seating Capacity
12-15 mph (19-23 kph) | 14-16 mph (23-26 kph)Forward Speed
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine Rated Power

Below average

9 hp (6.71 kW)
Low 9 hp (6.71 kW)Typical 11.2 hp (8.35 kW)High 13 hp (9.69 kW)

Engine Rated Power is below the typical figure.

Vehicle Weight

Low

637 lb (289 kg), standard gasoline vehicle | 530 lb (240 kg), standard electric vehicle without batteries
Low 494 lb (224 kg)Typical 1,123 lb (509 kg)High 1,800 lb (816 kg)

Vehicle Weight is well below the typical figure.

Vehicle Rated Capacity

Low

800 lb (363 kg), level surface only
Low 800 lb (363 kg)Typical 1,144 lb (519 kg)High 1,600 lb (726 kg)

Vehicle Rated Capacity is well below the typical figure.

Overall Length

Below average

100 in (254 cm)
Low 91.2 in (232 cm)Typical 114 in (289 cm)High 154 in (391 cm)

Overall Length is below the typical figure.

Load Bed Height

Below average

27 in (69 cm)
Low 27 in (68.6 cm)Typical 30.5 in (77.6 cm)High 34 in (86.4 cm)

Load Bed Height is below the typical figure.

Seat Height

Average

30 in (76 cm)
Low 27 in (68.6 cm)Typical 30.4 in (77.1 cm)High 35 in (88.9 cm)

Seat Height is close to the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Seat Height30 in (76 cm)
Load Bed Height27 in (69 cm)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Overall Length100 in (254 cm)
Seat Height30 in (76 cm)
Load Bed Height27 in (69 cm)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Club Car
Model CARRYALL I
Category Golf Cart
Model year / production 1997
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Forward Speed12-15 mph (19-23 kph) | 14-16 mph (23-26 kph)
Torque ConverterAutomatic, variable speed, dry type
Engine Rated Power9 hp (6.71 kW)

Dimensions

Overall Length100 in (254 cm)
Ground Clearance4-1/2 in (11 cm)
Wheelbase65-1/2 in (166 cm)
Load Bed Height27 in (69 cm)
Seat Height30 in (76 cm)

Capacity & weight

Fuel SystemSide draft carburetor with float bowl, fixed jets, fuel filter, and impulse fuel pump
Fuel Tank7 gallons (26.5 liters), unleaded gasoline only
Vehicle Rated Capacity800 lb (363 kg), level surface only
Standard Seating Capacity2 persons
Vehicle Weight637 lb (289 kg), standard gasoline vehicle | 530 lb (240 kg), standard electric vehicle without batteries

Engine & drivetrain

Drive MotorDirect drive, 48 volts DC, series wound, 3.1 hp
Engine Displacement17.5 cu in (286 cc)

Setup & fitment

Electric Tires18.00 x 8.50 – 8.00 tubeless, 6 ply rated load range, front and rear
Gasoline Tires18.00 x 8.50 – 8.00 tubeless, 4 ply rated load range, front and rear

Other specifications

SteeringSelf-adjusting rack and pinion
SuspensionFront mono-leaf and rear multi-leaf springs with dual hydraulic shocks
Frame/chassisTwin I-Beam welded aluminum
Front Wheel Tread34-1/2 in (88 cm)
Rear Wheel Tread38-1/2 in (98 cm)
Charger SupplyNominal 115 Volt 60 Hertz circuit
Electric Charger TypeExternal stationary charger for Carryall I and Carryall II; on-board charger for Carryall VI
Side and Rear BodyAll aluminum
Front BodyArmorflex
Gasoline Battery Voltage12 volt
Electric TransaxleDouble reduction helical gear with 12.28:1 direct drive axle
Electric ChargerAutomatic, 17 amp PowerDrive; UL and CSA listed
Gasoline TransaxleFully synchronized forward and reverse with neutral; 11.8:1 forward, 17.1:1 reverse
Gasoline Electrical System12 volt, 460 cold cranking amp battery and 35 amp charging capacity
Electric Electrical System48 volts DC, reduced speed reverse
Gasoline BrakesMechanical brake cable system to self-adjusting drum brakes on each rear wheel
Electric BrakesMechanical brake cable system to manually adjusted drum brakes on all four wheels
Electric Battery8 volt, deep cycle, Trojan PowerDrive, 117 min. capacity
Electric Vehicle ControllerSolid State Speed Controller

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