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Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 26, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly. The full side-by-side of verified specs is below — every figure carries a source and a verification date.

Key takeaways

  • The Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk beats the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward on the better range and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
  • Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward's 35 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk carries 5 years vs the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward's 4.
  • Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward lands about $15,187 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-BEYOND-4-FORWARD-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-GHOSTHAWK
LAST VERIFIED 09/26/2026
BintelliBeyond 4 ForwardTomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner
MSRP range$13,995$29,999
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)35 mi†180 mi✓†3
Battery typelithium†1lithium†3
Battery capacity—210 Ah†3
Battery energy—10 kWh†3
Seats4†14†3
Length112.8 in†1132 in†3
Width44.4 in†152.5 in†3
Height79.2 in†182 in†3
Curb weight—1,355 lb†3
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†3
Motor power (hp)6.7 hp†117 hp✓†3
Brakes4 hydraulic disc†14-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†3
SuspensionFront independent; rear coil spring hydraulic shock†1Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†3
Display size—7 in†3
Warranty4 yr†15 yr✓†3
Battery warranty (total term)—5 yr†4
Battery full-replacement coverage—3 yr†4
Battery warranty terms—5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†5Yes†3
Ground clearance4.5 in†1—
Turning radius11.6 ft†1—
Range, normalized◆ computed—~80 mi

◆ Range, normalized is our figure, not the maker's: each pack's energy at a standard 0.125 kWh/mile, the same on every cart — an apples-to-apples check on the “up to” range claims above, which are usually measured at 19 mph on the largest optional pack.

†1 SOURCE: bintelli.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 09/26/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk

It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 35 miwarranty5-yr vs 4-yr

◆ Price the fight — Florida out-the-door

Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward lands at about $15,187 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Bintelli Beyond 4 Forwardbase build · FL out-the-door

Bintelli Beyond 4 ForwardMSRP (verified)$13,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$889.70
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$15,187

est. $243.45/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage GhosthawkMSRP (verified)$29,999.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,849.94
Title + initial registration (est.)FLHSMV: $77.25 new title + $225 one-time initial registration$302.25
DeliveryQuoted by the dealer — we never guess this number—
Out-the-door estimate$32,151

est. $515.40/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
Cart MSRP and kit prices are sourced and dated (see each model page's receipts). Tax = 6% FL state + 1% county surtax on the first $5,000 (Fla. Stat. §212.05 / §212.054 — surtax varies by county). Fees = $77.25 FLHSMV new title + $225 one-time initial registration. Plate/annual registration vary by weight and county and are small. Delivery is quoted by the dealer — we never guess it. Your firm number comes from the named dealers in the quote step.
Compared & SourcedVERIFIED 09/2026

Green ✓ marks the better verified figure where the two differ. Verdict scored on the verified specs above — factory-LSV status gates the win.

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Frequently asked

Is the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk takes it. It wins on the better range and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Beyond 4 Forward and Engage Ghosthawk cost out the door in Florida?
Florida out-the-door estimates (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Bintelli Beyond 4 Forward lands at about $15,187 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. MSRPs are verified and sourced; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.