Rogue Carts R2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Rogue Carts R2 on the better range. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber goes up to 60 mi per charge vs the Rogue Carts R2's 40 mi.
- Florida out-the-door (6% state sales tax + ~1% county surtax on the first $5,000, FLHSMV title + initial registration): the Rogue Carts R2 lands about $12,855 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber about $31,590, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R2 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R2 vs. Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR2 | TomberlinEngage BeachcomberWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $11,795 | $29,470 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | — |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†2 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 60 mi✓†3 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†3 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†3 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†3 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 2†1 | 4✓†3 |
| Length | 118 in†1 | 114 in†3 |
| Width | 46.8 in†1 | 55.6 in†3 |
| Height | 77.5 in†1 | 84 in†3 |
| Curb weight | — | 1,355 lb†3 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†3 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†3 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes (front disk & rear drum), Automatic Parking Brake†3 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | Independent dual A-arm front; front/rear shocks with anti-roll sway bar†3 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 7 in†3 |
| Warranty | — | 5 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†5 | Yes†3 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†4 |
| Ground clearance | 4 in†1 | — |
| Range, normalized◆ computed | ~43 mi | ~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 range. These sit in different divisions (value 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 and the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber at about $31,590, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R2base build · FL out-the-door
est. $206.07/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Beachcomberbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $506.41/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 Rogue Carts R2 or the Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber better?
- Tomberlin Engage Beachcomber takes it. It wins on the better range. These sit in different divisions (value vs. luxury), so weigh the price gap accordingly.
- What do the R2 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 Rogue Carts R2 lands at about $12,855 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.