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Rogue Carts R4L vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

By The Smith Family, reviewed by Brad · Independent, no paid placement · Last verified Oct 3, 2026

WinnerTomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) about $28,644, base build before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.
  • Both the Rogue Carts R4L and the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) are factory-certified LSVs, confirmed against the NHTSA vPIC registry.

Head to head · Tampa Bay Edition

Rogue Carts R4L vs. Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

COMPARISON · ROGUE-R4L-VS-TOMBERLIN-ENGAGE-LX-E4-2
LAST VERIFIED 10/03/2026
Rogue CartsR4LTomberlinEngage LX (E4+2)Winner
MSRP range$12,980$26,690
Top speed25 mph†125 mph†2
Top speed as delivered12.5 mph†3—
Range (low)30 mi†1—
Range (high)40 mi†180 mi✓†2
Battery typelithium†1lithium†2
Battery capacity105 Ah†1—
Battery energy—10 kWh†2
System voltage51.2 V†1—
Seats4†16✓†2
Length121 in†1150 in†2
Width51.2 in†152.5 in†2
Height81.5 in†181 in†2
Curb weight992 lb†11,421 lb†2
Motor power5 kW†15 kW†2
Motor power (hp)—17 hp†2
BrakesFour Wheel Disc Brake With Electromagnetic Parking†14-wheel hydraulic with Smart Park†2
SuspensionFront McPherson Independent Suspension; Rear Leaf Spring†1Double A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks†2
Display size10 in✓†17 in†2
Warranty—5 yr†2
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†5Yes†2
Battery warranty schedule (maker's share)—100% to yr 3 · 50% yr 3–5†4
Ground clearance6.7 in†1—
Turning radius12.3 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.

†1 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†2 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 07/30/2026†3 SOURCE: roguecarts.com · VERIFIED 10/03/2026†4 SOURCE: tomberlinusa.com · VERIFIED 09/26/2026†5 SOURCE: vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov · VERIFIED 10/03/2026

◆ The verdict

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)

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

Winner

Why it won

range80 mi vs 40 mi

◆ 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 LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, base build, before kits and dealer-quoted delivery.

Rogue Carts R4Lbase build · FL out-the-door

Rogue Carts R4LMSRP (verified)$12,980.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$828.80
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$14,111

est. $226.21/mo — 20% down, 7.5% APR, 60 mo. Confirm real rates with the lender.

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)base build · FL out-the-door

Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2)MSRP (verified)$26,690.00
FL sales tax (est.)6% state + 1.0% county surtax on the first $5,000$1,651.40
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$28,644

est. $459.17/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 10/2026

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 Rogue Carts R4L or the Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) better?
Tomberlin Engage LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) 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 LX (E4+2) at about $28,644, 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.