Bad Boy Buggy Electric Utility Cart Product Review
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Average user rating: 5.0 (of 5 total)
This is the Bad Boy Buggy Detailed Results and Photos from our Off-Road Electric Vehicle Road Test comparing the Bad Boy Buggy to the Trail Hog. If you want to first read the summary of our results and watch the videos (Part 1 and Part 2), please CLICK HERE
MSRP: $8,450.00
Bad Boy Buggy Specifications as Tested
- 48V Custom System
- 2x 15.5 HP Dual Electric Motors (31 HP Total)
- Tires: 22 x 9-10 Mud Tires
- 2 Wheel Drive (Back Wheel)
- Auto & Full-Time 4WD, switch on the fly
- Gun Rack
- Winch
- 12V Accessory Plug
Bad Boy Buggy Pros
- Real Tree Hardwood Camo wrap
- Very comfortable seating
- Roof top storage, front basket storage
- 512 Motors (The dealer I worked with, fixed every issue we had, didn't charge a penny, and worked quickly. Thank you)
Bad Boy Buggy Cons
- 48V Systems is complex. It may be difficult for regular golf cart technician to service.
- The rear bed comes from lying down the back seat. Since there is no side wall frame, when driving in rough conditions items are likely to fall out.
- Front winch has more power than the winch mechanism can withstand unless pulling in a straight direction. When pulling at an angle, the side rollers that guide the wire both broke.
- You really need to apply the brakes hard to slow down or stop.
- Battery terminal shook loose while driving across a ranch with fairly flat terrain at a Dove Lease in GeorgeWest, TX. When this happened, it melted the lead terminal which put us on foot.
- Although the machine is quiet because it is electric, there is so much vibration that various screws work loose and create noise. Example: Front basket; Driver Seat Rest; Rifle Rack; the Cage Frame.
- Expensive
Ideas to Improve the Bad Boy Buggy
- Headlights are mounted too low if driving off road at night through typical native grasses.
- Better shocks are needed both for comfort of the ride and to reduce vibration.
- Would the overall frame have less vibration if welded instead of using screws?
- The "Finish Out" process heavily depends on the Dealership because coming from the factory there were a number of loose wires, loose bolts, loose battery terminals, and a tire mounted backwards so we couldn't check the air pressure.
Bad Boy Buggy Final Performance Statistics
- Total Ascent: 2272 ft
- Max Elevation 947 ft
- Trip Odometer: 22.00 Miles
- Max Speed: 26.9 mph (downhill)
- Moving Time: 3:30 hrs
- Resting Time: 4:34 hrs
- Moving Average: 6.3 mph
- Trip Average Speed: 2.7 mph
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Watch the Bad Boy Buggies Promotional Video: CLICK HERE
Product Specification Sheet: CLICK HERE
Brochure & Pricing: CLICK HERE
No Owners Manual Available Online
Bad Boy Buggies ManufacturerJim Wilard, CEOBad Boy Enterpriseshttp://www.badboybuggies.com2 River Terminal RoadNatchez, MS39120601-442-6989 (Office)
Bad Boy Buggies Dealer & Service CenterBrandon Broesche, CEO512 Motors, Inc.512-567-7100 (Office)sales@austinbadboybuggies.com5319 N. Lamar Blvd.Austin, TX 78751Other Texas Bad Boy Buggy Dealers & Service Centers: CLICK HERE
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Following comments from Dr. John Goodman:
I have had a stretch Bad Boy catch fire in my garage and cause major damage to the house and cars. Bad Boy has been notified via my insurance company's attorneys. By law, they had the right to inspect the cause of the fire with engineers and fire experts from my insurance company. They did not show up.
So I really do not know their position from a legal prospective. However, I sat down with the dealer here in San Angelo, West Texas Industrial Engines, and they contacted Bad Boy. They ordered me a new buggy and the company (Bad Boy) said that it would be covered either under the warranty or by insurance.
Fire restoration people were in my house for over a month cleaning every item in the house to get the smoke smell out. The Bad Boy canopy apparently was the part that burned the hottest after the fire started in the battery compartment.
I have a friend that owns one and just this weekend the back axle broke then when we tried to move it the other wheel fell off. This is after last fall the throttle got stuck and ran up a wall. I think no matter what they come out with they are not safe. Bad Boy Buggies do not have "real" owners manuals nor a deceint management staff. The service manager doesn't know anything. All I have to say is buyer beware!!!! I will spend my money on another product. I have heard I am not the first to know of these problems.
Texas Oudoors/Dr. John Goodman:
I know it's been 3 years, but what was the outcome of the claim against Bad Boy Buggies? We just had a fire that is believed to have been caused by a brand new Bad Boy Buggy. It was charging when a fire occurred.
I had a bad boy buggie for 8 days last night it caught on fire while i was driving it. The fire started just behind the batteries and was visible through a small hole. It quickly spread to the batteries and consumed the whole vehicle. I contacted them by email today.