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Yamaha Golf Car Drive PTV DC

The Yamaha Golf Car Drive PTV DC is a golf cart with a stated top speed of 31 km/h (19 mph).

Last updated: 28 September 2026

A 2025 CPSC recall covers some units of this model, identified by specific serial or identification numbers, specific model years and an explicit statement that only some units are included. Recorded scope: model year 2016 only, and only the serial range stated. See recall details below.

What we found

A battery is documented for it: T-875 8V Flooded Lead Acid, identified by the manufacturer as the correct match.
Specifications are published for it, each with its source.
1 recall or safety notice is matched to it.

Motor and performance

Minimum turning radius: 2.9 m (114 in.)
Top speed: 31 km/h (19 mph)

Battery and charging

Battery fitted: Trojan - Golf Car Type T-875 (6x8volt)

Size and fit

Minimum ground clearance: 110 mm (4.3 in.)
Overall length: 2395 mm (94.3 in.)
Tyre size fitted: 18 x 8.50–8.00/4 PR
Seating capacity: 2 occupants per seat
Overall width: 1200 mm (47.2 in.)
Height without the canopy: 1190 mm (46.9 in.)
Dry weight, without batteries: 272 kg (600 lb)
Wheelbase: 1640 mm (64.6 in.)

Brakes and safety

Brakes: Mechanical drum brake on each rear wheel with self-adjusters

Other findings

Tire pressure: 152 kPa, 1.5 kgf/cm2 (22 psi)

Recalls (1)

Most recalls cover only certain model years, serials or build dates — view each notice to check it against your own unit.

2025-06-05CPSCThe accelerator pedal spring can fail to return to idle when a consumer stops pressing the accelerator pedal, posing a crash hazard.model year 2016 only, and only the serial range stated.View recall →

Battery specs & replacement options

Sources

Archived document
Source: golfcars.yamaha-owners-manuals.com/om/LIT-19626-18-15.pdf
Retrieved September 27, 2026