Club Car Trans-Porter Golf Cart Specs (1999)

The Club Car Trans-Porter Golf Cart (1999) stands out for high vehicle rated capacity at 1500 lb (680 kg), level surface only, while below-average overall height comes in at 48 in (122 cm). The listed vehicle weight without batteries is 700 lb (317 kg).
Specification profile

Golf Cart • 1999

Vehicle Weight Without Batteries: 700 lb (317 kg)Vehicle Rated Capacity: 1500 lb (680 kg), level surface onlyOverall Height: 48 in (122 cm)Seat Height: 30 in (76 cm)
700 lb (317 kg)Vehicle Weight Without Batteries
1500 lb (680 kg), level surface onlyVehicle Rated Capacity
48 in (122 cm)Overall Height
30 in (76 cm)Seat Height
134 in (340 cm)Overall Length
500 PSI (3448 KPA) maximumPressure-washer Limit
4 personsStandard Seating Capacity
22 oz. (.67 liters)Transaxle Liquid Capacity
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Vehicle Rated Capacity

High

1500 lb (680 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 above the typical figure.

Turning Radius Per SAE J 695

Average

129 in (328 cm)
Low 68 in (173 cm)Typical 120 in (306 cm)High 144 in (366 cm)

Turning Radius Per SAE J 695 is close to the typical figure.

Overall Length

Above average

134 in (340 cm)
Low 91.2 in (232 cm)Typical 114 in (289 cm)High 154 in (391 cm)

Overall Length is above the typical figure.

Overall Height

Below average

48 in (122 cm)
Low 46.9 in (119 cm)Typical 59.4 in (151 cm)High 114 in (290 cm)

Overall 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

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Overall Length134 in (340 cm)
Overall Height48 in (122 cm)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Overall Length134 in (340 cm)
Turning Radius Per SAE J 695129 in (328 cm)
Overall Height48 in (122 cm)
Seat Height30 in (76 cm)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Club Car
Model Trans-Porter
Category Golf Cart
Model year / production 1999
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Tire Pressure30-34 psi (207-234 kPa)
Forward Speed12 – 15 mph (19 – 23 kph)
Pressure-washer Limit500 PSI (3448 KPA) maximum

Dimensions

Overall Length134 in (340 cm)
Overall Width49-1/4 in (120 cm)
Ground Clearance4-1/2 in (11 cm)
Wheelbase98-1/2 in (250 cm)
Overall Height48 in (122 cm)
Clearance Circle24 ft 8 in (752 cm) diameter
Intersecting Aisle Clearance89-3/4 in (228 cm)
Floorboard Height11-3/4 in (30 cm)
Seat Height30 in (76 cm)
Turning Radius Per SAE J 695129 in (328 cm)

Capacity & weight

Vehicle Rated Capacity1500 lb (680 kg), level surface only
Standard Seating Capacity4 persons
Vehicle Weight Without Batteries700 lb (317 kg)
Transaxle Liquid Capacity22 oz. (.67 liters)
Load Bed Size35-3/4 x 44-1/4 in (91 x 112 cm)

Engine & drivetrain

Drive MotorDirect drive, 48 volts DC, series wound, 3.1 hp

Setup & fitment

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

Other specifications

BatteryHigh capacity, deep cycle, Trojan PowerDrive 8-Volt, 117 min. capacity
BrakesMechanical brake cable system to manually adjusted drum brakes on all four wheels
SteeringSelf-adjusting rack and pinion
TransaxleDouble reduction helical gear with 12.28:1 direct drive axle
Electrical System48 volts DC, reduced speed reverse
ChargerAutomatic, 17 amp PowerDrive; UL and CSA listed
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 Extension CordThree conductor No. 12 AWG heavy duty cord, no more than twelve feet
Charger TypeFully automatic onboard charger
Side and Rear BodyAll aluminum
Front BodyArmorflex
Braking Distance16 ft (488 cm) at 12 mph (19 kph)
ControllerSolid State Speed Controller
Charger Supply VoltageNominal 115-volt, 60-Hertz circuit
Minimum Charger Supply10 amperes minimum per charger
Charger Branch CircuitDedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected single phase branch circuit
Charging VentilationHydrogen level must never exceed 2%; enclosed charging area air changed at least five times per hour

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