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Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 25, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber 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 Beachcomber beats the Bintelli Nexus 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 Beachcomber goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward's 40 mi.
  • Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber carries 5 years vs the Bintelli Nexus 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 Nexus 4 Forward lands about $18,367 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $31,590, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Bintelli Nexus 4 Forward vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

COMPARISON · BINTELLI-NEXUS-4-FORWARD-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-BEACHCOMBER
LAST VERIFIED 09/25/2026
BintelliNexus 4 ForwardTomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner
MSRP range$16,995$29,470
Top speed25 mph†1—
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†180 mi✓†2
Battery type—lithium†2
Battery capacity—210 Ah†2
Battery energy—10 kWh†2
System voltage72 V†1—
Seats4†14†2
Length112.8 in†1—
Width44.4 in†155.6 in†2
Height82.8 in†184 in†2
Curb weight—1,355 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic disc†14-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†2
SuspensionIndependent front, coil-spring rear with hydraulic shocks†1—
Display size—7 in†2
Warranty4 yr†15 yr✓†2
Battery warranty—5 yr†3
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes†1Yes†2
Ground clearance4.5 in†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 09/25/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/2026†3 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/25/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

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 40 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 Nexus 4 Forward lands at about $18,367 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

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

Bintelli Nexus 4 ForwardMSRP (verified)$16,995.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,069.70
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$18,367

est. $294.43/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage BeachcomberMSRP (verified)$29,470.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,818.20
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$31,590

est. $506.41/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 Nexus 4 Forward or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber 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 Nexus 4 Forward and Engage Beachcomber 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 Nexus 4 Forward lands at about $18,367 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, 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.