Overland’s 950 Series Power Carts Are Made For Contractors and Masonry Workers
Overland Carts has been manufacturing power carts since 2008. Every cart is designed to operate on an all-electric drivetrain powered by a robust rechargeable battery pack. New for 2021 is the 950 series which was unveiled during the 2021 World of Concrete Show in Las Vegas. It has been designed from the ground up for contractors, masonry workers, and residential customers who live in hilly terrain.
The heart of the new series is the 24V 950-watt transaxle which has nearly 2.5 times the power of Overland's standard 400W motor. Overall speed has improved from 3.0 MPH on the company’s 400W carts to 3.5 MPH on its 950 series. On hard flat surfaces the 950 series units are capable of hauling 950 pounds, and 500 pounds on grass inclines.
More transaxle power means more battery power. Thus, the introduction of the biggest battery pack Overland has ever put on a cart, 75 Amps per hour. This battery pack withstood Overland’s toughest testing to date, alternating weights of 750 pounds and 0 pounds to simulate a workday. The result is a cart that Overland is confident to rate at 7 to 8 hours of real-world use or an estimated 8-9 miles on a single charge.
The 950 Series comes standard with flat free dual ag drive tires. Each tire features a semi-pneumatic design that performs similarly to an air tire but does not require inflation. Semi-pneumatic tires are heavy duty in their construction and are designed to last through even the most rigorous applications.
A 10-cubic-foot wheelbarrow style hopper or a 9-cubic-foot wagon-style hopper comes standard. Both hoppers feature a heavy gauge high-density polyethylene construction that is lightweight and free from the possibility of rusting.
Granite Industries is the parent company of Overland Carts and has developed and manufactured the brand since its beginning in 2008. More of the product line can be seen here: www.graniteind.com. Overland Carts can be viewed on: www.overlandcarts.com. Granite is headquartered in Archbold, Ohio.
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