Cushman Hauler 800 review & price

Is the Cushman Hauler 800 a good golf buggy?

The Cushman Hauler 800 is a compact utility buggy (utility cart) for estates, courses and grounds. It pairs a load bed and 900 lb towing with a choice of maintenance-free ELiTE lithium or 13.5 hp EFI petrol, and a brush guard and lights as standard.

We score it 8 out of 10. The high points are maintenance-free lithium option with 5-yr warranty, genuine towing and tie-down utility and brush guard and lights standard. The trade-offs to weigh up are modest speed, full specs and pricing dealer-gated and two-seat only.

How much does the Cushman Hauler 800 cost?

In the UK it is around £9,000 to £14,000 (est.), sold on application through dealers. In the US, roughly $11,000 to $16,000 (est.). Prices move with powertrain, trim and options, and most of this segment is quoted before delivery, tax and accessories.

Whatever the list price, we will aim to beat any genuine like-for-like quote on the equivalent Hawke model, so it is always worth a quick comparison before you buy.

Performance and drive

The Hauler 800 is geared for course and site use, with a top speed of about 13 mph. Expect a real-world range of 40+ on lithium (est.).

Space and practicality

It seats 2. On the practical side it offers 8.4 cu ft load bed; 900 lb (approx 400 kg) towing; limited-slip diff.

Running costs, charging and batteries

Power is Lithium electric or Petrol. ELiTE lithium 48V (5-yr warranty) or 13.5 hp EFI petrol. As a rule, a lithium pack costs more up front but lasts far longer and needs no maintenance, where lead-acid is cheaper to buy but needs watering and careful charging.

Is it road legal?

UK: No as standard (work/estate use). US: No as standard. In Britain, road use means the buggy must be approved as an L6e or L7e quadricycle and registered with the DVLA; in the US, a street-legal cart is a Low Speed Vehicle (LSV) capped at 25 mph with the required lights, mirrors, belts and a windscreen.

Cushman Hauler 800 alternatives

Worth cross-shopping against Club Car Carryall 500, Yamaha UMAX Adventurer, Hawke The Utility. If you would like a like-for-like comparison with the equivalent Hawke model, our team can put the numbers side by side and price-match where we can.