E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Nov 3, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better power 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 on the better power and warranty. They sit in different divisions (premium vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Vehicle warranty: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber carries 5 years vs the E-Z-GO Liberty 4's 2.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands about $17,311 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $30,011, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the E-Z-GO Liberty 4 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Central Florida Edition
E-Z-GO Liberty 4 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| E-Z-GOLiberty 4 | TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | $15,999MSRP | $27,980dealer price |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Top speed as delivered | 19 mph†2 | — |
| Range (high) | — | 60 mi†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | — | 210 Ah†3 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†3 |
| System voltage | 56.7 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†3 |
| Length | 120 in†1 | 132 in†3 |
| Width | 47.6 in†1 | 52.5 in†3 |
| Height | 80.5 in†1 | 82.3 in†3 |
| Curb weight | 1,170 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 3.3 kW†1 | 5 kW✓†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | 4.4 hp†1 | 17 hp✓†3 |
| Brakes | Rear induction motor braking with front hydraulic disc brakes; automatic electro-magnetic parking brake†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†3 |
| Suspension | Independent A-arm coil-over front; mono-leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers rear†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | — | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | 2 yr†4 | 5 yr✓†3 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | 8 yr✓†5 | 5 yr†6 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†6 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†6 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†6 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†1 | Yes†3 |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 9 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.
◆ The verdict
It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
Why it won
◆ 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $30,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
E-Z-GO Liberty 4base build · FL out-the-door
est. $277.50/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $481.09/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
METHODOLOGY — what's verified, what's estimated
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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
- Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better power and warranty. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the Liberty 4 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 E-Z-GO Liberty 4 lands at about $17,311 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $30,011, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery. Each cart price is sourced and dated — the maker's MSRP where one is published, otherwise a dealer's listed price, labeled on the ledger; taxes and fees are labeled estimates with the method disclosed. Configure both carts with kits at golfcartshowdown.com/build/compare.