Best Golf Push Carts: lightweight, simple, and no battery to worry about!
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We’ve tested the best golf push carts to get your clubs loaded up quickly and easily.
While many people think of electric models when picking the best golf carts, plenty of golfers still prefer the ease and simplicity of a push cart.
Push carts tend to be a lot cheaper than their electric cousins, they’re normally very lightweight and compact, and they mean you never have to worry about charging a battery – or getting to the course and realizing you’ve forgotten to do so!
All of the big electric trolley brands also make push opens, including Motocaddy, PowaKaddy, and Stewart Golf. We’ve picked out the best models below, including the big brands and some smaller manufacturers.
Best Golf Push Trolleys: Our Top Picks
Best luxury golf push cart: Stewart Golf R1-S Push Cart | BUY NOW
Best lightweight golf push cart: Motocaddy Z1 Push Golf Trolley | BUY NOW
Most stable golf push trolley: Clicgear Model 8.0+ Golf Push Trolley | BUY NOW
Best budget golf push cart: ClicGear Rovic RV1C Compact Push Cart | BUY NOW
If you’re buying a new push trolley, you may also want one of the best cart bags to go with it.
And you can be safe in the knowledge that we are experts when it comes to push trolleys by reading how we test golf equipment.
Best Golf Push Carts
Unbelievably compact when folded down
Best push golf cart
Thanks to some very clever German engineering, the Blade folds flat so it can slide into a car boot with a bag full of golf clubs on top, making it the ultimate solution if storage is tight.
Last year we awarded the Big Max Blade IP one of our Today’s Golfer Editor’s Choice Awards for the second year in a row. Why? Well, not only does it collapse to just 12.5cm high and weigh just 6.5kg, its genius one-fold mechanism means it takes seconds to put down or pop up.
The Blade IP, Big Max’s best-selling cart, is available in five colors (black, black-green, black-red, white and white-green).
Pros
- Unbelievably compact when folded down
- Very light
- Easy to assemble
- Great warranty
Cons
- The front wheel does not swivel
| Weight: | 880mm x 620mm x 125mm |
| Warranty: | Five years |
Push carts don't come any better than this.
Best engineered push cart
Stewart’s “rack and pinion” driven folding mechanism is similar to what you’d find in a car’s steering system. It was quick and easy to unfold during testing and it folds down to a very competitive size.
The R1-S has a delightful soft-touch handle, reliable and easy-to-use foot brake and it is fully adjustable to fit different golf bags. At 8.1kg it isn’t the lightest option, but it’s barely noticeable, such is the quality of the overall package.
There are also 10 different color combinations thanks to two frames (black, white) and five wheel options (black, white, green, red, blue).
Pros
- High-quality materials
- Easy to fold and unfold
- The soft-touch handle is comfortable to use
Cons
- Heavy for a push cart
| Weight: | 8.1kg |
| Dimensions: | 570mm x 460mm x 360mm |
| Warranty: | Two years |
Super compact, making it great for small car trunks.
Best for easy to store push cart
Impressively light, it is also very simple to use thanks to its two-step folding system. This is the king of compacts and is a great idea if car trunk space is at a premium or garage storage space is tight with quick-release wheels freeing up even more space.
The oversized wheels and rubber tires help the cart handle varying terrains with ease, while the foot parking brake ensures you won’t be chasing it across undulating courses.
Pros
- Very compact
- Lightweight
- Simple to assemble
Cons
- Heavier than Motocaddy's other push cart
| Weight: | 6.8kg |
| Dimensions: | 560mm x 365mm x 440mm |
| Warranty: | Two years |
Great price and very lightweight.
Best lightweight push cart
The Z1 is Motocaddy’s entry-level model and a perfect choice for budget-conscious golfers. You’re not going to get the most compact cart in the world, but it weighs in at just 6kg, making it the lightest of the brand’s push carts.
The Z1, which comes in graphite-blue and graphite-red, has a simple two-step folding system and quick-release wheels to help with transportation and storage, while the comfortable handle has three height settings.
Oversized wheels and maintenance-free rubber tires ensure the cart glides across the course, and the Easilock connection system keeps Motocaddy bags secure without a lower strap (additional supports keep other brands’ offerings stable).
You get plenty of storage for your money with drink, scorecard, ball, and tee holders, plus a covered accessory compartment for your glove and valuables.
Pros
- Extremely lightweight
- A great price for a leading brand
- Lots of accessories
Cons
- Not the most compact
| Weight: | 6kg |
| Dimensions: | 750mm x 360mm x 500mm |
A great cart with a market-leading warranty.
Ideal if your home course is undulating, this Big Max model follows the Blade IP in folding flat and weighing just 6.5kg, meaning it’s another great option if storage space is at a premium. As with IP, Quattro unfolds and folds in seconds, with all four wheels detachable to further suit your storage needs.
The adjustable bag holder ensures the Quattro is as stable with a stand bag as it is with a cart bag, while the adjustable handle makes it comfortable for the shortest and tallest golfers and the brake system ensures further security on those hilly courses.
The Quattro has four color options (black, black-green, white, white-red) and comes with a market-leading warranty.
| Weight: | 6.5kg |
| Folded Size: | 720mm x 590mm x 180mm |
| Warranty: | Five years |
| Main Accessories: | Quick-Fold Technology; High-tech Organiser Panel; Adjustable Handle & Bag Brackets; Detachable wheels and foot brake |
Sets up at the push of a button.
The Nitron sets itself up at the push of a button thanks to Nitrogen-powered pistons inside the frame, meaning no more fiddly assembly or trapped fingers! It also folds down to an impressively small size for ease of transportation and storage and, considering the tech, weighs in at a relatively lightweight 7.6kg.
The brake is conveniently operated via the handle and BagBoy say their patented Top-Lok Technology ensures a secure attachment of all cart bags.
And while some brands ask you to buy accessories separately, the Nitron comes with umbrella, drinks, and mobile phone holders, along with integrated umbrella storage. There’s also a pencil and scorecard holder, along with golf ball storage and an extra-large pocket for your glove and headcovers.
The Nitron cart is available in eight colors: grey-lime, grey-pink, black-red, graphite-charcoal, lime, navy-red, silver-black, white-blue.
| Weight: | 7.6kg |
| Folded Size: | 560mm x 490mm x 350mm |
| Warranty: | One year |
| Main Accessories: | Top-Lok attachment technology; Nitro Piston auto assist mechanism; full-feature scorecard console; umbrella holder; handle-mounted parking brake; large bag (under the scorecard) for extra storage |
One of the sturdiest push carts you'll ever find.
And Clicgear has certainly done that with the 8.0+. This is the cart you would want if you were playing golf in the Rocky Mountains. It’s tougher than a Gurkha on a mission.
Available in black, blue, and silver, its unique four-wheel folding mechanism makes a potentially unwieldy bit of kit very manageable. At 10 kilograms it is at the top end in terms of weight but if you don’t mind that, this is a push cart that provides a wonderful ride and has been beautifully designed to be super sturdy but also very steerable.
| Weight: | 10kg |
| Folded Size; | 381mm x 686mm x 432mm |
| Warranty: | One year |
| Main Accessories: | Patented 4XFOLD folding system; patented footstep; dual front wheel adjustment; centre-hand brake; large storage net; large console with magnetic closure |
Great storage, premium design, compact size, and great color options.
The 4.0 has seen tweaks to everything. The storage net is 80 percent larger, a new ‘Easy-Clip’ bag strap makes it easier to fit any golf bag on the cart, and the brake system has been redesigned to eliminate cable wear.
The umbrella holder has also been improved to keep a tighter grip, the cup holder has a more adjustable and lighter mount, while the new silicone scorecard and pencil holder not only does its job perfectly but looks great, too. It can also be color-customized.
A new lid-locking strap ensures all of your accessories don’t fall out as you lift the cart in or out of the car and any front wheel alignment issues are a thing of the past thanks to the new, single screw adjustment system.
At 8.45kg the ClicGear might not be the lightest push cart available, but its aircraft-grade aluminum frame is second to none in terms of build quality. Its tiny storage size is also comparable to some “super compacts” on the market.
It is also available in eight colors: black, white, silver, army green, army brown, teal, pink and yellow.
| Weight: | 8.45kg |
| Folded Size: | 600mm x 380mm x 330mm |
| Warranty: | One year |
| Main Accessories: | Extra deep console; posi-lock brakes; front-wheel adjust; Lid lock; umbrella tube strap; scorecard and pencil holder; storage, brake system, cup holder; mesh pocket for extra storage |
A great budget option.
The RV1C is a robust and stylish cart with an arching lightweight aluminum frame that folds down to an impressively compact size. It is exceptionally easy to use thanks to a one-touch design.
Easily adjustable silicone straps ensure any stand or cart golf bag is held firmly in place, regardless of the terrain, while the brake is incorporated into the soft touch handle for impressive comfort and ease of use. It is available in five colors: charcoal-lime, charcoal-black, white, white-lime, and silver-black.
| Weight: | 7.25kg |
| Folded Size: | 600mm x 380mm x 330mm |
| Warranty: | One year |
| Main Accessories: | Adjustable front-wheel tracking; ball clip, umbrella holder and covered storage; pencil and scorecard holder (plus two further tabs should you wish to buy further accessories) |
What to consider when buying a golf push cart
Price/Budget
Push carts are a lot cheaper than electric carts, but there’s still a decent range in prices, so it’s a good idea to have a budget in mind before you start shopping.
Electric cart vs push cart
Electric golf carts cost more than push carts but come with a lot more features and are far easier to maneuver, especially if you play undulating courses.
Push carts are much cheaper, are usually lighter, include more storage, and are very easy to use. Plus, you don’t have to remember to charge the battery before your round!
Storage options
Where push carts often beat the best electric carts is the amount of storage included as standard. Many have space for your phone, balls, tees, valuables, drink, and even an umbrella.
Ease of use and size
The reason you’re buying a cart is to make life easier when moving around on the course, so a cart that isn’t easy to use is pointless. But, as well as being easy to maneuver, they need to be easy to fold, unfold, and store. Most modern models feature a simple one or two-step folding and unfolding process and are lightweight.
Be sure to consider the size. If you can’t fit your cart and clubs in your car then it’s not going to be right for you. And, equally, if storage space is at a premium at home, make sure you choose a more compact model or a model where the wheels can be easily removed.
Colors
Many carts may only offer one color option, but some brands do give you frame and wheel color choices. Just make sure the cart you choose is in a color and design you like and will still look how you want it to when you’ve got a bag on it.
Bag
If you’re making the move into golf carts then we’d always recommend buying a bag from the same brand that makes your cart because it will have been designed to fit perfectly. Some brands, like Motocaddy, make hybrid bags that can be used both on their carts and as a carry bag.
Warranty
Most brands offer decent warranties. Just make sure you ask or research the warranty and its conditions before making your purchase.
Push Golf Carts: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best golf cart brand?
PowaKaddy and Motocaddy are the best-known and market-leading brands. But smaller brands like Bag Boy, Sun Mountain, Stewart Golf, and MGI Golf also make some quality golf carts.
Is an electric golf cart better than a push golf cart?
It really depends on your needs and budget.
Electric golf carts are more expensive than push carts due to the additional technology, mechanics, and lightweight, super-powerful lithium batteries. While a push cart is far more beneficial than carrying, an electric cart lightens the load even further.
Many electric carts can also do things like charge your phone and receive your messages and notifications via their screens, while the likes of Motocaddy and PowaKaddy even produce models that include GPS, saving you from buying a separate Distance Measuring Device (DMD).
Push carts do tend to be smaller and lighter than electric golf carts, which is handy if you’re short of space at home or in the car boot, and the lower price point may leave some valuable extra cash available to upgrade your golf clubs or equipment.
Do golf carts include all of the accessories I need?
It depends on the brand and model. Many of the best push carts have integrated stations with storage pouches and holders for an umbrella, drink, and scorecard included. Electric carts can often require you to buy the parts separately. Most brands have loads of accessories to choose from, including GPS and phone cradles, drinks and umbrella holders, rain covers, winter wheels, and cart covers.
Do I need to buy a special golf bag for my cart?
Ideally, yes. You can use your carry bag but it may not be as secure as the cart bags which carts are designed to hold. Most carts have specific attachments to ensure your cart bag stays perfectly in place, whereas a carry/stand bag can move about and impact your cart’s performance.
If buying a Motocaddy or PowaKaddy, we’d always recommend purchasing one of the brand’s own cart bags as they have been designed to fit their carts perfectly and are exceptionally easy to attach and remove.
Which golf cart is quicker and easier to fold and unfold?
Most push carts come with a simple, fast assembly process. Couple that with the lack of need to connect a battery and push carts suit those golfers who like to get going straight away when they arrive at the course. They also tend to be lighter than electric carts.
But the technology in electric carts is improving every year and, realistically, the difference in assembly time is negligible.
Are push golf carts suitable for undulating courses?
A push cart is still going to be far more beneficial to your game and body than carrying your bag around a hilly golf course. It will prove a little more strenuous than an electric model, which, despite being heavier, does all of the hard work for you. Just make sure the battery is fully charged!
Whatever you do, try to avoid the old-fashioned pull golf cart as these put additional strain on one side of your body.
Are push golf carts easier to transport and store than electric models?
Even in the high-tech, modern world, weight tends to be less of an issue with push carts due to the lack of motors and batteries. But size really depends on the folding technology. If boot and storage space is at a premium then be sure to check the size of the cart folded down and measure your spaces before making a purchase. The last thing you want is to splash the cash and then find it doesn’t fit in your car with your clubs.
Most golf carts include easy-release wheels to make transportation, storage, and cleaning even easier.
About the Author
Rob specializes in the DP World Tour, PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and the Ryder Cup, spending large chunks of his days reading about, writing about, and watching the tours each month.
He’s passionate about the equipment used by professional golfers and is also a font of knowledge when it comes to golf balls, golf trolleys, and golf bags, testing thousands down the years.
Rob uses a Callaway Paradym driver, TaylorMade M5 5-wood, TaylorMade P790 driving iron, Callaway Paradym irons (4-AW), TaylorMade MG3 wedges (52º, 58º), Odyssey Tri-Hot 5k Double Wide putter, and Callaway Chrome Soft X golf ball.
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