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 golf course, resort, campus, or light-duty commercial property where quiet operation and low maintenance matter as much as getting the job done. They want something that can move people and cargo without the noise, fumes, or fuel cost of a gas unit. The Club Car Carryall 500 does run on gas and carries a heavier box load at 1,200 lb versus the Gator's 800 lb, so if raw cargo capacity is the only number on the page, the Club Car has an edge there. But for most of these Customers, that gap rarely shows up in daily work.
Where the Gator GS Electric pulls ahead is in the details that affect real-world use. It tows 1,500 lb compared to the Carryall's 1,200 lb, so you can pull a trailer and offset the box capacity difference easily. The automotive-style front strut suspension and coil-over rear shock give it a noticeably smoother ride over uneven turf or pavement, which matters when you are moving staff or guests alongside equipment. The fully enclosed oil-bath final drive also means less wear and fewer service intervals over time.
Beyond the machine itself, buying through Koenig means you have stores across Indiana and Ohio backing you with genuine John Deere parts, trained technicians, and uptime support when you need it most. Come talk with your local Koenig team and we can walk through which battery configuration fits your operation.
| Specification | John Deere Gator GS Electric | CLUB CAR CARRYALL 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | 112.2 x 120.6 x 26.6 cm 44.2 x 47.5 x 10.5 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 362.9 kg 800 lb | 544 kg 1200 lb |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg 1500 lb | 544 kg 1200 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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