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E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Sep 1, 2026

WinnerE-Z-GO Liberty LSV

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better price and power. 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 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV beats the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber on the better price and power. 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 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV's 40 mi.
  • 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 LSV lands about $17,099 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $31,590, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the E-Z-GO Liberty LSV and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

COMPARISON · EZGO-LIBERTY-LSV-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-BEACHCOMBER
LAST VERIFIED 08/31/2026
E-Z-GOLiberty LSVWinnerTomberlinEngage Beachcomber
MSRP range$15,799$29,470
Top speed25 mph1
Range (low)40 mi2
Range (high)80 mi3
Battery typelithium1lithium3
Battery capacity210 Ah3
Battery energy10 kWh3
System voltage48 V1
Seats4143
Length106.3 in1
Width46 in1
Height75.5 in1
Curb weight1,040 lb1
Motor power8.7 kW15 kW3
Motor power (hp)11.7 hp117 hp3
BrakesFour-wheel hydraulic (front disc, rear self-adjusting drum)1
SuspensionLeaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers1
Display size7 in3
Warranty5 yr3
Battery warranty8 yr4
LSV certified (street-legal capable)Yes2Yes3
Ground clearance7 in1
Turning radius12.9 ft1
Towing capacity500 lb1
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: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20262 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/20263 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 08/31/20264 SOURCE: ezgo.txtsv.com · VERIFIED 07/15/2026

◆ The verdict

E-Z-GO Liberty LSV

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

Save $13,671 vs the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber

Winner

Why it won

price$15,799 vs $29,470power8.7 kW vs 5 kW

◆ 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 LSV lands at about $17,099 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVbase build · FL out-the-door

E-Z-GO Liberty LSVMSRP (verified)$15,799.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$997.94
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$17,099

est. $274.11/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 08/2026

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 E-Z-GO Liberty LSV or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
E-Z-GO Liberty LSV takes it. It wins on the better price and power. These sit in different divisions (premium vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
What do the Liberty LSV 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 LSV lands at about $17,099 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.