A straight, spec-by-spec look for gator buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
The Customer looking at the Gator GS Electric is usually managing a facility, campus, or working property where noise, emissions, and operating cost matter as much as raw capability. They want something quiet enough to run indoors or near people, but tough enough to haul real loads day after day. The Club Car Carryall 300 is a gas unit, which means fuel costs, exhaust, and engine maintenance are always in the picture. The Gator GS Electric removes all of that, and with both lead-acid and lithium-ion battery options, a Customer can match the power source to their budget and duty cycle from the start.
Where the numbers really separate these two is towing. The Gator pulls 1,500 lb versus the Carryall's 800 lb, which is nearly double. Cargo box capacity is essentially identical at 800 lb, so that is a wash, but the Gator's box is longer, giving you more usable bed length for awkward loads. The Gator also tops out at 19.5 mph, and its automotive-style strut front suspension with a coil-over rear delivers a noticeably smoother ride on uneven ground compared to the Carryall's leaf spring setup.
If you want to dig into battery configuration, runtime expectations, or just see one in person, the team at your local Koenig store across Indiana and Ohio is a good first call. They can walk you through what fits your specific operation without any pressure.
| Specification | John Deere Gator GS Electric | CLUB CAR CARRYALL 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Options | Lead Acid: 48V (6Vx8) Lithium-Ion: 51V | |
| Speed | 31.4 km/h 0-19.5 mph | |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1044 x 302 x 1166 mm 41.1 x 11.9 x 45.9 in. | 92 x 121 x 27 cm 36.2 x 47.5 x 10.5 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 362.9 kg 800 lb | 363 kg 800 lb |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg 1500 lb | 363 kg 800 lb |
| Front suspension | Independent Automotive-Style Strut | Independent leaf spring with dual hydraulic shocks |
| Rear suspension | Swing Arm with Coil Spring Over Shock | Independent leaf spring with dual hydraulic shocks |
| Final drive | Fully enclosed; oil bath | Forward/neutral/reverse |
| Four wheel drive | No | Two-wheel drive only |
| Engine power | 10.3 kW 14 hp | |
| Fuel capacity | 20.8 L 5.5 U.S. gal. |
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