Yamaha G8A Golf Cart Specs (1991) (Speed, Size & Weight)

The Yamaha G8A Golf Cart (1991) brings together low maximum speed at 19 km/h (12 mph) | Starter Generator Red Zone 4,000 r/min = Motor Red Zone = 5,500 r.p.m and low factory speed setting at 19 km/h (12 mph). It also has overall width of 4,200 mm (47.2 in).
Specification profile

Golf Cart • 1991

Factory Speed Setting: 19 km/h (12 mph)Maximum Speed: 19 km/h (12 mph) | Starter Generator Red Zone 4,000 r/min = Motor Red Zone = 5,500 r.p.mOverall Width: 4,200 mm (47.2 in)Floor Height: 300 mm (11.8 in)
19 km/h (12 mph)Factory Speed Setting
19 km/h (12 mph) | Starter Generator Red Zone 4,000 r/min = Motor Red Zone = 5,500 r.p.mMaximum Speed
4,200 mm (47.2 in)Overall Width
300 mm (11.8 in)Floor Height
1,222 mm (48.1 in)Overall Height (steering Height)
2,405 mm (94.7 in)Overall Length
Dry Weight (Without battery) 305 kg (672 lb) _| 252 kg (556 lb)Tread Weight
27°(50% grade) on | 20° (36% grade) on pavement pavementHill Climbing Capacity
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Maximum Speed

Low

19 km/h (12 mph) | Starter Generator Red Zone 4,000 r/min = Motor Red Zone = 5,500 r.p.m
Low 11.8 mph (19 km/h)Typical 16.6 mph (26.8 km/h)High 19.6 mph (31.5 km/h)

Maximum Speed is well below the typical figure.

Factory Speed Setting

Low

19 km/h (12 mph)
Low 11.8 mph (19 km/h)Typical 16.1 mph (26 km/h)High 19.5 mph (31.4 km/h)

Factory Speed Setting is well below the typical figure.

Turning Radius

Average

3,000 mm (118.1 in)| Seating Capacity 2 persons <
Low 9.51 ft (2,900 mm)Typical 9.7 ft (2,956 mm)High 9.84 ft (3,000 mm)

Turning Radius is close to the typical figure.

Overall Width

High

4,200 mm (47.2 in)
Low 3.66 ft (1,116 mm)Typical 4.22 ft (1,287 mm)High 4.46 ft (1,360 mm)

Overall Width is well above the typical figure.

Overall Length

Below average

2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Low 3.97 ft (1,209 mm)Typical 9.65 ft (2,942 mm)High 13.4 ft (4,086 mm)

Overall Length is below the typical figure.

Wheelbase

Below average

1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Low 5.09 ft (1,550 mm)Typical 6.72 ft (2,048 mm)High 11 ft (3,345 mm)

Wheelbase is below the typical figure.

Visual overview

Key measurements

Overall size

The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.

Overall Width4,200 mm (47.2 in)
Overall Length2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Overall Height (steering Height)1,222 mm (48.1 in)

Measurements

Related measurements grouped for faster scanning.

Wheelbase1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Front Tread900 mm (35.4 in)
Rear Tread900 mm (35.4 in)
Floor Height300 mm (11.8 in)
V-belt Wear Limit27 mm (1.06 in) _

Working dimensions

Useful working and clearance measurements shown side by side.

Turning Radius3,000 mm (118.1 in)| Seating Capacity 2 persons <
Ground Clearance97 mm (3.8 in)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Yamaha
Model G8A
Category Golf Cart
Release year 1991
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Maximum Speed19 km/h (12 mph) | Starter Generator Red Zone 4,000 r/min = Motor Red Zone = 5,500 r.p.m
Factory Speed Setting19 km/h (12 mph)

Dimensions

Overall Width4,200 mm (47.2 in)
Overall Length2,405 mm (94.7 in)
Wheelbase1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Turning Radius3,000 mm (118.1 in)| Seating Capacity 2 persons <
Ground Clearance97 mm (3.8 in)
Floor Height300 mm (11.8 in)
Overall Height (steering Height)1,222 mm (48.1 in)
V-belt Width and Outer Line Length31 x 1,010 mm (1.22 x 39.76 in)

Capacity & weight

Lubricant/capacitySAE 90 gear oil/ 800 cc (0.70 Imp at, 0.85 US qt)
Hill Climbing Capacity27°(50% grade) on | 20° (36% grade) on pavement pavement
Maximum Loading Limit250 kg (550 lb)
Tread WeightDry Weight (Without battery) 305 kg (672 lb) _| 252 kg (556 lb)

Engine & drivetrain

Differential/reduction GearDifferential Type Bevel gear
Engine type4-stroke, Gasoline, OHV
Number of CylindersSingle
Displacement285 cm>
Transmission TypeV-belt automatic centrifugal engagement

Setup & fitment

Front Tire Size18 x 8.50 – 8.00/4 PR
Rear Tire Size18 x 8.50 – 8,00/4 PR

Other specifications

Front Tread900 mm (35.4 in)
Rear Tread900 mm (35.4 in)
Brake SystemMechanical brake linkage to individual drum brakes on each rear wheel with self-adjusting brake shoe. Dual internal expanding shoe.
Steering Angle (L.H.)1.5 turn (R.H.) 1.5 turn
Type of BrakeLeading/Trailing shoes (self-adjusting)
Rim Size7.00 – 1 – 8.00
BatteryBCI GROUP GC-2H
Parking Brake TypeFoot type; Parking brake with automatic release. (Bolt heads round parallel to arm) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Steering System TypeWorm and pin
Differential TypeBevel gear
Lubrication SystemWet sump
Spark Plug Gap0.7 ~0.8 mm (0.028 ~ 0.031 in)
Bore x Stroke73 x 68 mm (2.87 x 2.68 in)
Cooling SystemForced air cooled
Spark Plug TypeBR4ES (NGK)
Starting SystemStarter
Governor TypeOil bath flyweight
V-belt Wear Limit27 mm (1.06 in) _
Brake Cable End Play0.1 ~0.5 mm (0.004~0.02 in)
Compression Ratio81:04:00
RC: Minimum70 min.
CCA: Minimum300A 10.2

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