Rogue Carts R4L vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 Ghosthawk beats the Rogue Carts R4L on the better range. They sit in different divisions (value vs luxury), so weigh the price gap.
- Range: the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk goes up to 80 mi per charge vs the Rogue Carts R4L'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 R4L lands about $14,111 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk about $32,151, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
- Both the Rogue Carts R4L and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.
Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition
Rogue Carts R4L vs. Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
| Rogue CartsR4L | TomberlinEngage GhosthawkWinner | |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP range | $12,980 | $29,999 |
| Top speed | 25 mph†1 | 25 mph†2 |
| Top speed as delivered | 12.5 mph†3 | — |
| Range (low) | 30 mi†1 | — |
| Range (high) | 40 mi†1 | 80 mi✓†4 |
| Battery type | lithium†1 | lithium†4 |
| Battery capacity | 105 Ah†1 | 210 Ah✓†4 |
| Battery energy | — | 10 kWh†4 |
| System voltage | 51.2 V†1 | — |
| Seats | 4†1 | 4†4 |
| Length | 121 in†1 | 132 in†4 |
| Width | 51.2 in†1 | 52.5 in†4 |
| Height | 81.5 in†1 | 82 in†4 |
| Curb weight | 992 lb†1 | 1,355 lb†4 |
| Motor power | 5 kW†1 | 5 kW†4 |
| Motor power (hp) | — | 17 hp†4 |
| Brakes | Four Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†1 | 4-wheel hydraulic brakes, Smart Park™ Electric brake that automatically locks wheels†4 |
| Suspension | Front McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1 | Double A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks†4 |
| Display size | 10 in✓†1 | 7 in†4 |
| Warranty | — | 5 yr†4 |
| Battery warranty (total term) | — | 5 yr†5 |
| Battery full-replacement coverage | — | 3 yr†5 |
| Battery warranty terms | — | 5 years (EVOLVE lithium): first 36 months at 100%, remaining 24 months at 50%†5 |
| LSV certified (street-legal capable) | Yes†6 | Yes†4 |
| Battery warranty schedule (maker's share) | — | 100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†5 |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in†1 | — |
| Turning radius | 12.3 ft†3 | — |
| 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 R4L lands at about $14,111 and the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk at about $32,151, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
Rogue Carts R4Lbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $226.21/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.
Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawkbase build · FL out-the-door
est. $515.40/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 R4L or the Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk better?
- Tomberlin Engage Ghosthawk 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 R4L 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 Rogue Carts R4L lands at about $14,111 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.