I’m a 41yo kid at heart 😊 and I’m totally getting one! At the moment, I’m still enjoying my Segway GoKart Pro and I’m looking at the GIO scooter that looks like a Smart car next… Then, I’ll buy this as my 3rd neighborhood and trail vehicle I’m also anxiously awaiting the date GTA 6 comes out 😀 From the outside, some people don’t understand but I am with you, “What are you doing with your life if you can’t enjoy something like this?” After my tours of AFG when I was in the Marine Corps and the way I almost became part of the 22 veterans a day, I have a new appreciation of life and I’m so grateful good people like you take the time to show the world an option to add joy to your days and to those of others Semper Fi and keep living the dream, Sir 🙏🙌❤️ From: A veteran near Camp Lejeune (Sorry for the lengthy message)
Nice review, Joe. One thing for me too low lol I can get down in it but getting back up. Looks like a nice ride for smaller men and boys. Thanks for sharing.
You are right my friend. Its fun to get in; but the dismount is not very graceful! Lol. Its really for kids, where the mini bike is fun for adults. Still very cool and very well made. Hope you are well and have a Merry Christmas!
Looks fun, and thanks for highlighting the size for smaller humans. Future tip when assembling things like this: Start all the bolts but tighten none of them until they are all started.
I was wondering if you had a assembly video. It would be nice they made a larger machine. I think it makes sense that the batteries aren't single use. I was always working on the gas go carts still had fun on them.
Hey Dale; hope you are enjoying this weather! Electric is 💯 the way to go for these typed of rides. So simple, no gas and very quiet! I know that they have a side by side being released soon…but not sure on a larger go kart. It would be awesome! This one is too snug for me! Lol
How's this do going up hill? Do you have a video you can link that shows this "gauntlet" hill so I can compare? Would love an electric kart for the farm, but we have some decent hills here.
Hey! I would say that it's ok. For kids, I think it would be just find but for adult kids (like me) no dice. If you have very steep hills gas will likely be your best bet, but small kids and lightly rolling hills probably fine. I know that isn't much help; but slopes are just different everywhere as you know. The gauntlet is visible in our video "Gas vs Electric vs Diesel Side by Side" video. I take three different machines up a very steep hill. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer Looking for something for quick transport of things like scraps to compost, moving a hammer drill to another location...etc. Been seriously considering karts just for the quick use. fun, and transport ability of some basic tools. I think our main areas we'd drive arent like that gauntlet hill, but this kart would 100% be for two large human children ~120 and 160lbs. Don't expect for both of us to ride in same time or anything, but don't want something that wont at least get us around the main road between buildings. Have 2 toddlers too, but they're a ways from driving it. Might just go for the minibike but liked the extra space this offers. I wanted electric just for the quick starts and the torquey-ness of electric. Have you found yourself using the kart to do quick trips around your property, or are you just sticking to the bike? Really appreciate your help here!
I think for kids that size you will be disappointed. It really is great for young kids but the frame is very small. I don't ride the gokart because it's just hard for me to get in and out of. The mini bike I ride literally all the time. Sometimes for no reason other than it's just fun! You should look into the Racka golf cart videos that we have done. Though it's more expensive, I think you will get a LOT more bang for your buck. Plus, the whole family can ride together and enjoy it. Also, flip up the rear seat and you have a cargo area for light chores.
Hi Joe. Thanks for your great video on assembling the Greenworks Go Kart as it was very helpful with the one I recently purchased, especially with regards to the back storage rack. One thing I noticed is my manual has the side support bars connected to holes which are closer to the front of kart than the top back support bar, where as your assembly has the top support bar closer to the front. Also, to switch from ECO to Sports mode (to get from 15 to 25 mph peak) I had to go thru the Smartg Home app on my phone (as per manual) as there is no hardware switch like the mini-bike I heard has. Were you in Sports mode when you tested out your Go Kart in the video?
Hey Gregg! Glad it was helpful. I may not have been in sports mode! It is really small for my frame so to be honest I didn't want to spend a whole lot of time in there. Lol. I didn't set it up with the app so it must have been in eco unless it ships in sport mode. If that's the case; I missed out on a fun ride and will absolutely try it out!!! Are you loving it???
Wow Joe. Impressive quick reply to my comment. I believe the Greenworks Go Karts are set at ECO mode out of the box. To be honest, I hardly looked at the instruction manual until after I had assembled and test drove my go kart as your video nicely paved the way. My wife and I recently moved from residential neighborhood to a 3 acre property in the Oregon countryside as my wife wanted privacy. I'm a "city boy" so pretty green with even the meager 3 acres of land. I'm 5'5" tall and 140 lbs (my wife is a tiny 5'0") and it is a tight fit for me in the Greenworks Go Kart, so I can imagine your cramped situation. Go Kart has been very fun to ride and took my wife for a spin in it also which had us squished together tight but wasn't too bad. There is a 400 ft gravel road from our house to driveway entrance so I MacGyvered a garbage can hitch to back of kart to tow our garbage can back and forth. My first few test runs I noticed my max speed was 15 mph but then was able to get 25 mph after reading the manual and switching to Sports mode. Please let us know if you're able to climb your steeper hills after you set your kart to Sports mode.
I'm thinking about buying the 2024 Greenworks UTV when it comes out. Will you be trying out this vehicle in the future? I really do not like dealing with smelly, louder, and higher maintenance gas engines ;) Also looking into buying a battery powered tractor-mower or zero-turn mower from EGO, Greenworks or Ryobi. I've used a push and self-propelled EGO mower for past 10 years and loved them.
Man; sounds like you have a great spot and you are well on your way! And smart move on the trash cans!!! I talked with Greenworks and we discussed trying but not sure on dates/etc. Would be fun to see what it can do! Appreciate you watching man!!!
@@JoeTheFarmer - lol i dont know - was hoping you knew - I figured that it ships dry no liquids allowed - no grease - i did do that - but yeah it was squeaking in the rear and i was like hmm saw those fittings - it looked dry - so i put some fluid in and no more noise - but not really sure if that was it or not
@gizzard3020 Lol; I don’t think there was anything else to do. I had a coleman cart and it didn’t need brake fluid either. Must be a closed system. Good call on the grease.
@@JoeTheFarmer - just a follow up - the fittings or tube is for bleeding the brakes when the fluid may need changing - no need to add anything at this point -
Not a whole lot to tell my friend. The kids still love it and run it like wild. My neighbor has it right now for their grands. It has been flawless. I just don't fit in it. The mini bike is excellent; I ride it all the time!
Awesome!!! He/She are going to love it. My kids absolutely have a blast riding it. The eco/sport mode toggle switch is on the dash I believe. Honestly I am too much of an ogre to drive it. If that isn't it let me know and I'll ask the kids. Congratulations!
I think it goes in to park when you shut it off. Then have to tap the brake when turning it on to go into drive? Not really sure, my son drives it all the time. Me? Not so much. Lol
Thank this was helpful when I built my go kart
Awesome! Great to hear. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
I’m a 41yo kid at heart 😊 and I’m totally getting one!
At the moment, I’m still enjoying my Segway GoKart Pro and I’m looking at the GIO scooter that looks like a Smart car next…
Then, I’ll buy this as my 3rd neighborhood and trail vehicle
I’m also anxiously awaiting the date GTA 6 comes out 😀
From the outside, some people don’t understand but I am with you, “What are you doing with your life if you can’t enjoy something like this?”
After my tours of AFG when I was in the Marine Corps and the way I almost became part of the 22 veterans a day, I have a new appreciation of life and I’m so grateful good people like you take the time to show the world an option to add joy to your days and to those of others
Semper Fi and keep living the dream, Sir 🙏🙌❤️
From: A veteran near Camp Lejeune
(Sorry for the lengthy message)
Stay young brother!!! Love it!!!
@@JoeTheFarmer ❤️❤️ Thanks and you too, kind Sir 🙏
I tried to pay attention but I was mesmerized by the smurf finger from the pond! LOL! Seriously, that's a cool machine!
🤣🤣🤣. The smurf finger was legit! Took a week to go away. Lol. Building the go kart is not nearly as fun as riding it! Appreciate you watching!
Awesome video, thanks for sharing, looks like a great machine.
Thanks for watching!
Nice review, Joe. One thing for me too low lol I can get down in it but getting back up. Looks like a nice ride for smaller men and boys. Thanks for sharing.
You are right my friend. Its fun to get in; but the dismount is not very graceful! Lol. Its really for kids, where the mini bike is fun for adults. Still very cool and very well made. Hope you are well and have a Merry Christmas!
Looks fun, and thanks for highlighting the size for smaller humans.
Future tip when assembling things like this: Start all the bolts but tighten none of them until they are all started.
Thanks for watching! And appreciate the tip. 👍🏼
Cool beans! Looks like an awesome machine! Good job man! Fun stuff!!🎄🚜🇺🇸
Thanks buddy!!!
This is awesome! I think it would be cool to take the guts out of it and put it into an older go kart that looks a little better/less safety things
Would be really interesting to see!
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I was wondering if you had a
assembly video. It would be nice they made a larger machine. I think it makes sense that the batteries aren't single use. I was always working on the gas go carts still had fun on them.
Hey Dale; hope you are enjoying this weather! Electric is 💯 the way to go for these typed of rides. So simple, no gas and very quiet! I know that they have a side by side being released soon…but not sure on a larger go kart. It would be awesome! This one is too snug for me! Lol
@JoeTheFarmer a golf cart is probably the way I will go. A electric sxs might be a great option. I do like the less maintenance that comes with it.
They are great for light duty work. Any heavy duty applications need more power. But a golf cart with a bed would be awesome
How's this do going up hill? Do you have a video you can link that shows this "gauntlet" hill so I can compare? Would love an electric kart for the farm, but we have some decent hills here.
Hey! I would say that it's ok. For kids, I think it would be just find but for adult kids (like me) no dice. If you have very steep hills gas will likely be your best bet, but small kids and lightly rolling hills probably fine. I know that isn't much help; but slopes are just different everywhere as you know. The gauntlet is visible in our video "Gas vs Electric vs Diesel Side by Side" video. I take three different machines up a very steep hill. Thanks for watching!
@@JoeTheFarmer Looking for something for quick transport of things like scraps to compost, moving a hammer drill to another location...etc. Been seriously considering karts just for the quick use. fun, and transport ability of some basic tools. I think our main areas we'd drive arent like that gauntlet hill, but this kart would 100% be for two large human children ~120 and 160lbs. Don't expect for both of us to ride in same time or anything, but don't want something that wont at least get us around the main road between buildings. Have 2 toddlers too, but they're a ways from driving it. Might just go for the minibike but liked the extra space this offers. I wanted electric just for the quick starts and the torquey-ness of electric.
Have you found yourself using the kart to do quick trips around your property, or are you just sticking to the bike? Really appreciate your help here!
I think for kids that size you will be disappointed. It really is great for young kids but the frame is very small. I don't ride the gokart because it's just hard for me to get in and out of. The mini bike I ride literally all the time. Sometimes for no reason other than it's just fun! You should look into the Racka golf cart videos that we have done. Though it's more expensive, I think you will get a LOT more bang for your buck. Plus, the whole family can ride together and enjoy it. Also, flip up the rear seat and you have a cargo area for light chores.
howdy?. love it~you shared gorgeous video!later!:)
Well thanks!
Hi Joe. Thanks for your great video on assembling the Greenworks Go Kart as it was very helpful with the one I recently purchased, especially with regards to the back storage rack. One thing I noticed is my manual has the side support bars connected to holes which are closer to the front of kart than the top back support bar, where as your assembly has the top support bar closer to the front. Also, to switch from ECO to Sports mode (to get from 15 to 25 mph peak) I had to go thru the Smartg Home app on my phone (as per manual) as there is no hardware switch like the mini-bike I heard has. Were you in Sports mode when you tested out your Go Kart in the video?
Hey Gregg! Glad it was helpful. I may not have been in sports mode! It is really small for my frame so to be honest I didn't want to spend a whole lot of time in there. Lol. I didn't set it up with the app so it must have been in eco unless it ships in sport mode. If that's the case; I missed out on a fun ride and will absolutely try it out!!! Are you loving it???
Wow Joe. Impressive quick reply to my comment. I believe the Greenworks Go Karts are set at ECO mode out of the box. To be honest, I hardly looked at the instruction manual until after I had assembled and test drove my go kart as your video nicely paved the way. My wife and I recently moved from residential neighborhood to a 3 acre property in the Oregon countryside as my wife wanted privacy. I'm a "city boy" so pretty green with even the meager 3 acres of land. I'm 5'5" tall and 140 lbs (my wife is a tiny 5'0") and it is a tight fit for me in the Greenworks Go Kart, so I can imagine your cramped situation. Go Kart has been very fun to ride and took my wife for a spin in it also which had us squished together tight but wasn't too bad. There is a 400 ft gravel road from our house to driveway entrance so I MacGyvered a garbage can hitch to back of kart to tow our garbage can back and forth. My first few test runs I noticed my max speed was 15 mph but then was able to get 25 mph after reading the manual and switching to Sports mode. Please let us know if you're able to climb your steeper hills after you set your kart to Sports mode.
I'm thinking about buying the 2024 Greenworks UTV when it comes out. Will you be trying out this vehicle in the future? I really do not like dealing with smelly, louder, and higher maintenance gas engines ;)
Also looking into buying a battery powered tractor-mower or zero-turn mower from EGO, Greenworks or Ryobi. I've used a push and self-propelled EGO mower for past 10 years and loved them.
Man; sounds like you have a great spot and you are well on your way! And smart move on the trash cans!!! I talked with Greenworks and we discussed trying but not sure on dates/etc. Would be fun to see what it can do! Appreciate you watching man!!!
Just curious, which would you rather have? Mini bike or go kart? Looked like you had more fun on mini bike...
Hey Joe, loved the video - did you add brake fluid in the two rear reservoirs
Thank you! And i did not; was I supposed to?!? Brakes work fine and don’t recall that from the instructions.
@@JoeTheFarmer - lol i dont know - was hoping you knew - I figured that it ships dry no liquids allowed - no grease - i did do that - but yeah it was squeaking in the rear and i was like hmm saw those fittings - it looked dry - so i put some fluid in and no more noise - but not really sure if that was it or not
@gizzard3020 Lol; I don’t think there was anything else to do. I had a coleman cart and it didn’t need brake fluid either. Must be a closed system. Good call on the grease.
@@JoeTheFarmer - just a follow up - the fittings or tube is for bleeding the brakes when the fluid may need changing - no need to add anything at this point -
When you doing a follow up video?
Not a whole lot to tell my friend. The kids still love it and run it like wild. My neighbor has it right now for their grands. It has been flawless. I just don't fit in it. The mini bike is excellent; I ride it all the time!
Awesome to hear, I keep waiting for them to sell the 80V model they say is coming.
Just got one for my kid. How do you toggle eco,sport mode?
Awesome!!! He/She are going to love it. My kids absolutely have a blast riding it. The eco/sport mode toggle switch is on the dash I believe. Honestly I am too much of an ogre to drive it. If that isn't it let me know and I'll ask the kids. Congratulations!
@@JoeTheFarmer " I am too much of an ogre to drive it." What do you mean by that? You don't enjoy driving it?
I LOVE driving it! But I am 6’4” and 250lbs. It’s not made for folks my size. Lol. Wife and kids love it. Very well built and a blast to ride
@@JoeTheFarmer Thanks for the speedy response. Good info!
Absolutely!!! If you get one send some pics!
I wonder will it fit through a front door
Why?
Does the seat slide up, son 43 inches
It adjusts, but not much. But; at 43” tall he has tons of time with one
I bought this Go kart for my son, is there anyway to put it in park?
I think it goes in to park when you shut it off. Then have to tap the brake when turning it on to go into drive? Not really sure, my son drives it all the time. Me? Not so much. Lol
Has this been a pretty good machine for you? Im interested in this for the girls
Been excellent man. Dm me
I got my kid one of this and having trouble starting it every time even thought batteries are fully charged.
Are you tapping the break to get out of “P”? Thats the only thing that I can think of.
@@JoeTheFarmer Thanks Joe. Brake pedal feels really hard or stiff not sure if is not triggering the computer
@guamich1 we just literally tap ours and it works. Sorry man.