Used Kangaroo Hillcrest AB

bigbang3000 · February 13, 2020

Hi,

I have been eavesdropping discussions regarding Kangaroo carts on this site . Recently a chance to purchase a used 2009 Hillcrest AB has appeared. It was used for about four years and then placed in storage since that time. Are there particular items to look for when inspecting the used unit? Are there components that wear out first and have tell-tell signs?

Also, I believe the standard battery on older Kangaroos is 12v 35AH SLA. Does anyone have experience using a 12v 50AH SLA battery for longer run times? Thanks to any that reply.

slash01 · February 22, 2020

Hi from Canada. Got a similar model. Very sturdy and very solidly made compare to the flimsy model out there today. Is there any noise coming from the motor. ($250) to purchase but still available at kangaroo in the USA. My motor had noise but it was the gears just beside the right wheels that was the issue. Easy to change if you like to do stuff yourself. Mine has no remote which I prefer. As for the battery I got the 35 and it's good for 27 holes. The 50 would last longer but would be quite more heavy.I paid $200 for mine and when I change the gears I regrease with white grease. Works great. Any questions please ask.

slash01 · February 23, 2020

If you send me the link of where you saw it, will look at it and comment about it.

bigbang3000 · February 24, 2020

Thanks for the replies slash01. I purchased the used Kangaroo Hillcrest AB. It has the remote control. The o-ring which is supposed to be replaced once a year is the only repair I made so far. It was a simple fix. Not sure how often the remote will be used.