Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley Reviews
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“NO Problem”
Written on: 18/04/2012
I have had my Hill Billy for over three years the design particularly the bag straps need improving. The only part I have had to replace is the switch. I have found the cart to be very reliable having used it over 200 times. Reading some of the other reviews is alarmimg and makes me wonder if it is all going to go wrong. (read more)
“Have had two HillBillys for 7 years. Still in use”
Written on: 04/04/2012 by OLYMPIC
We have two HillBillys which have worked well for my wife and I. Since there appears to be no distributors in Canada and we need parts in Calgary, we are hoping that nothing major goes wrong. It's really hard to find parts since the distributor in Canada is no longer selling Hillbillys. Help needed to find new battery charger distributors so that we can go on for another 7 years with a good product??? (read more)
“WHAT A CROCK OF CRAP”
Written on: 25/03/2012 by SYD123
I have owned a Hillbilly All Terrain now for 2 years with all the usual faults....motor failure....rivets failure etc etc. Today, it failed again and I had to push it for 8 holes BUT not anymore because it's gone where it belongs in the skip! (read more)
“3 Faults in 3 Months”
Written on: 23/01/2012 by Rob69 (3 reviews written)
Bought from Pro as a package with a bag on November 2011. Looked a good deal for £299. Changed from Powakaddy Freeway which was 10 years old and giving lots of trouble. Prices for new Powakaddy are ridiculous so I bought Hill Billy, naively thinking the Terrain would perform similarly to the old models my Seniors pals are still using after 10 years. The reality is Powakaddy now own Hill Billy and production of trolleys has moved to China from the UK. Is the golf trolley market too small... (read more)
“Dont buy one”
Written on: 15/11/2011 by captinbeek
Simply a waste of money. Myself and my son bought one each 2 years ago and we also had problems with rivets the strange pins they put through the Axel fall out problems with the battery etc. My sons started to make a noise we think it was the motor it has since given up the ghost mine has now started to make the same noise. Once it packs in its going on the scrap heap. Does anyone out there make a reliable trolly? (read more)
“Not very reliable”
Written on: 23/10/2011
Bought in December 2009. Speed control unit went faulty afer 14 months and had to replace. Now very noisy due to motor bearing. Around £70 to replace and fit myself.Whats going to go next? Definatly would NOT recomemend. (read more)
“Owned my hillbilly for a year rivets break clearly not...”
Written on: 17/04/2011
Owned my hillbilly for a year rivets break clearly not strong enough.also axle pins sheered off because they use barrel split pins(very poor design,lazy and not strong enough according to tool maker friend).asked hillbillys hopeless technical team if better components would be used for repair quoting this websites reviews.ignored the facts a question and there head of technical support said(if we replace the faulty parts your trolley will be fixed because it wont be broken anymore therefore... (read more)
Guest's Comment
Written on: 20/11/2011
The 'Axle' pins are in fact things called ROLL pins and are in common usage on most trolleys. I have replaced them on other trollies with solid pins and on my All Terrain (after 18 months usage)with a stronger british made Roll pin. Hillbilly certainly didn't seem interested in helping me sourcing replacements, but of course it is difficult to get to speak to a 'decision maker' I have had much better service from distributors of imported chinese 'cheap and cheerfuls'
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Scrambler's Comment
Written on: 26/11/2011
The ‘barrel split pins’ you refer to are in fact ‘Roll Pins’ used by most trolley manufacturers, and both mine rusted and broke up after 18 months of use. The Hillbilly ‘Help’ desk suggested I contact one of their approved repair centres! What for 3 Roll pins? I ordered British made replacements for a small cost and replaced them myself – I had previously replaced them on a cheap imported Chinese model, and the service I received from the Importer was much superior to Hill Billy
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“I bought my new hillbilly all terain less than one...”
Written on: 21/02/2011
I bought my new hillbilly all terain less than one year ago and it has been nothing but trouble. First the rivets sheared on the A frame so I couldnt use it for a week. Next the battery failed, again another week until a replacement arrived and now the dam thing won't stop, park next to the green ready for the winning putt and its away across the fairway. Chuffing great, just what I need. Back to the workshop yet again. I am pig sick of it. I have just e-mailed Hillbilly to say I want a... (read more)
“I have had a Hillbilly terrain for just over 2 years...”
Written on: 23/01/2011
I have had a Hillbilly terrain for just over 2 years and its been 1 problem after another.
Had to replace clutch, gearbox, control unit, wheel broke, axle pins fell out twice and 2nd battery recently failed. Mud constantly clogs up front wheel so you are forever having to tip trolley up during a round to clear it out during winter rounds.
Just bought a motocaddy s3. its so much superior in every way. Spend the extra £100, the hillbilly will mug you of this amount in repair bills within 2...
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Scrambler's Comment
Written on: 26/11/2011
The Motor caddy S3 suffers from the same serious fault as the Power Bug ‘Digital’? Models. The on/off Digital switch is way Too sensitive and is situated in a dangerous position on top of the handle and on both these machines I have had experiences
of them being suddenly set off by accident and nearly causing injury to fellow golfers. Very poor and dangerous design
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“I have had my "All Terrain" trolley for 18 months,it...”
Written on: 30/12/2010
I have had my "All Terrain" trolley for 18 months,it is quite clearly poorly named,it just does not cope with wet muddy conditions,the single front wheel assembly clogs up at least three times a round,necessitating the trolley being tipped up and the mud cleared out,not condusive to a good game of golf. I have had it modified locally into a two wheel assembly at a cost of £35. Also find it heavy to lift and put into car. (read more)
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“I purchased a Hill Billy New Terrain recently second...”
Written on: 15/11/2010 by Mugadoon (1 review written)
I purchased a Hill Billy New Terrain recently second hand and now fully understand why the seller wanted to get rid of it. They look good but on very close inspection the pop rivets holding the frame are badly put in. I have replaced two. Since getting the trolley the printed circuit controller card has had a condenser fall off which allowed excess amps to the motor and virtually burnt out the motor brush housing. The printed circuit board (Controller) has been badly manufactured and if you... (read more)
Donalm's Response to Mugadoon's Review
Written on: 08/12/2010
I have two Hillbillys one for my wife and one for me they are both the new Terrain model and we've had them about 18 months I play 3 times a week she 1 or 2 other than the fact that my battery is tiring a bit I can't fault them I know the other reviewer said there are a lot of trolleys out there I know I have a lot of broken ones in my garage no parts no good wish I'd bought Hillbilly first
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“Am now on mark 5 (i.e the 5th replacement) ”
Written on: 10/08/2010
Am now on mark 5 (i.e the 5th replacement)
It's a shoddy piece of work, rivets come out, motor stalls, frame collapses.
Eventualy customer service responded, but only after shouting match!
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“I have recently bought a hillbilly terrian and my...”
Written on: 18/07/2010
I have recently bought a hillbilly terrian and my first impressions are good. its when made and i like the chunky feel of it. i personally dont think that it is that heavy but this is my first electric trolley and dont have anything to compare it with. the speed settings are fine for me and often find it dragging me up a hill or too and the 10,20, 30 yard buttons are great! hopefully i will be reporting back in months to come on how good my hillbilly is...........fingers crossed :) (read more)
“I have had one for 18 months. I am male and just...”
Written on: 02/04/2010 by roger4ever (1 review written)
I have had one for 18 months. I am male and just turned 60, but fit and reasonably strong. I find it is far too heavy and cumbersome compared to my wife's GO-Kart for example. The battery weighs a ton. The rivets in the spine sheared off recently inexplicably - bit of a design fault I think. Plus point- automatic run for 10,20 or 40ish metres buttons. Verdict: Just about good enough to keep for the time being.
Check the overall weight before buying - not suitable for women.
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“Bought a terrain model last July. Worked ok for a few...”
Written on: 31/03/2010
Bought a terrain model last July. Worked ok for a few months then the control wheel started to play up - motor wouldn't go. The local Hillbilly agent replaced the potentometer under warranty and it has been ok since. The trolley is a bit heavy and I think the motor is underpowered. I bought it because my previous trolley was an imported cheap one [only half the price] which gave a lot of trouble. However, it was lighter and easier to handle than the Hillbilly. Maybe I should have risked... (read more)
“Bought the 'terrain' model last Jnauary 2009. So far,...”
Written on: 07/03/2010
Bought the 'terrain' model last Jnauary 2009. So far, I have had two batteries and one charger. now the trolley keeps stalling and I have to keep messing about with the speed roller switch to get it to move. Paid over £250.00 and I am beginning to think I made a big mistake. The annoying thing is that when you contact Hillbilly, they are not really interested. Never again! (read more)
“I have had this hillbilly for 3 years. Once or twice a...”
Written on: 07/03/2010
I have had this hillbilly for 3 years. Once or twice a year it dies while I am playing and needs a part replaced. Pushing it back to the car without the motor on a hilly course is awkward. It is great when it works except down a steep hill. That was a lot easier with the old model where you could just take it down the hill in the pull position. Service is prompt.
The fear of having it die while playing is leading me to consider something else.
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“had nothing but trouble with my hillbilly terrain weak...”
Written on: 17/10/2009
had nothing but trouble with my hillbilly terrain weak parts troughout 1 year old been broke with one thing or another for three months never again (read more)
“I purchased a Hill Billy Compact in November 2004.I...”
Written on: 22/08/2009
I purchased a Hill Billy Compact in November 2004.I play on average less than twice a week and I have found this trolley to be polite -'unreliable'.Apart from having to replace the battery four times.I had to purchase a new motor in November 2006.I have had to replace the switch three times and the handle.
August 2009 I have had to purchase a new circuit board.
The technical staff are helpful and delivery is normally the following day.
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“I bought a HillBilly Terrain from an American Golf...”
Written on: 10/08/2009
I bought a HillBilly Terrain from an American Golf location. It was an ex demo model and used for about 12 rounds of golf. For a time all was well and then it lost all power although the battery was in good condition. American Golf gave me the option of returning it to HillBilly or taking it to a local agent for work under warrantee. I agreed the latter and took it myself. The first part ordered did not rectify the fault and further parts had to be ordered from HillBilly. After... (read more)
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“Hi ”
Written on: 22/07/2009
Hi
I bought my Hillbilly All-Terrain in October 2008 and so far it has been
brilliant, I have used it 3 or 4 times a week even through a Scottish winter on a hilly course, I hope I am not tempting fate but so far I have
had no problems with this trolley and would happily recommend it.
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“Bought Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley &...”
Written on: 20/07/2009
Bought Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley & bag 3mths ago. Solid build, although bottom part of handle cracked a week ago, partly due to brolley holder taking a battering. Holder now removed !! Has now developed slight variations in speed control as if controller is sticking. HB sending replacement handle and switch. Has not proved to much of a problem. Fundamentally, trolley is well built and reasonably compact. Overall, relatively happy, having "pulled" or carried for years.... (read more)
“After initially being very happy with my terrain, the...”
Written on: 13/07/2009 by colinedin (2 reviews written)
After initially being very happy with my terrain, the Hillbilly all terrain cart developed 3 faults after about 8 months' use, 2 of which involved loss of power. (read more)
“fell over and broke the handle on my Hillbilly All...”
Written on: 23/06/2009
fell over and broke the handle on my Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley on the first day out. (read more)
“I had a motorcaddy for 5 years trouble free but it was...”
Written on: 25/05/2009 by melisa11 (1 review written)
I had a motorcaddy for 5 years trouble free but it was time for a change.The Hillbilly Terrain seemed to tick all the boxes to me, for looks,durability and value for money.So I purchased one online for £275. Lovely looking trolly.Looks durable and will accomodate any golf bag. Trolly tipped over on its first outing and the handle smashed.This was on the 5th hole.Very difficult 2 mile freewheel back to the clubhouse without a handle.Don't tip it !!!!!,The handles may look solid but they'll... (read more)
“We have the old type hillbilly golf trolley. The...”
Written on: 21/05/2009 by roseashton
We have the old type hillbilly golf trolley. The design is good and very easy to use. The hillbilly terrain trolley is very awkward to put up or down. The battery does not have any markings with which to align it to the connections. Everyone I know prefers the old type. When something is good why oh why change it?!! (read more)
“Treads collect mud and grass cuttings. Wheelbase to...”
Written on: 12/05/2009
Treads collect mud and grass cuttings. Wheelbase to wide. Useless when descending steep inclines, you could turn round the old style hillbilly which gave some resistance when descending. Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley has poor design compared to the old style hillbilly. (read more)
“I have 2 Hillbilly Golf Carts.One is 9 Years old and...”
Written on: 25/04/2009 by Alex and Elspeth Leslie (1 review written)
I have 2 Hillbilly Golf Carts.One is 9 Years old and still going strong.The other cart is 5 yrs old also going strong. (read more)
“had my hillbilly terrain for 6 months now and used at...”
Written on: 20/02/2009
had my hillbilly terrain for 6 months now and used at least twice a week all through the winter (except one week couse closed due to snow) on a hilly Scottish course and its been ideal. not had any problems (touch wood) its handled the wet and muddy hills perfectly. looks and feels sturdy and well made.Folds up easily to fit in the car boot (read more)
“Good looking trolley - 10/20/30 yards distance control...”
Written on: 13/01/2009 by moza
Good looking trolley - 10/20/30 yards distance control - Holds bag well - Very easy to assemble. One of the best around
I'm looking forward to many years of happy golf in my twilight years. I am fortunate that I have an repair agent 2 miles from my home.
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“Just turned 60 and always carried my bag My missus...”
Written on: 05/01/2009 by allanat (1 review written)
Just turned 60 and always carried my bag My missus bought the Hillbilly All Terrain Electric golf trolley as a retirement present i wish I had retired 10years ago! (read more)
“I had old trolley for 11 years and its jus worn out ”
Written on: 14/11/2008
I had old trolley for 11 years and its jus worn out
The new one is brilliant and if it gives me 11 years I will be thrilled.
The seat is just great especially as it opens and you can put things inside
Well done Hill Billy!!
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429844_Moza's Comment
Written on: 05/01/2009
Looking at all the Pro's & Con's of buying an Electric Golf Trolley - PowaKaddy or HillBilly or other makes at lower prices- the main difference is the frame contruction/motor? Having looked at the various comments- The HillBilly Terrain has come out at the best value. My Golf club pro says, they are all good- some last longer than others, before a fault is found.
<br/>I will be buying HillBilly this January from a Sales & Service centre of HillBilly & PowaKaddy- @ least if I do have a problem they R a ten minutes drive from my home and give Full Warranty
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“This is my second Hill Billy, first one being a Hi...”
Written on: 23/10/2008 by Midge73 (1 review written)
This is my second Hill Billy, first one being a Hi Lite which I have had for 7 years. This is a definite improvement over the old model. Had the Terrain now for 4 months (during a wet and muddy English summer) and found it has overcome all sticky obstacles, clearly where it got it's name from. Nice looking compared to other trolleys on the course and supported my game, as it should. And great to buy British, unlike some of the other electric trolleys out there. (read more)
“Have had my Hillbilly for about 4 years it has never...”
Written on: 31/08/2008 by henry1936 (1 review written)
Have had my Hillbilly for about 4 years it has never worked properly from day one. I have changed the switch/circuit board which were in guarantee and still have problems, when I reported this back and asked for the switch to be replaced as is was within the 12 months from when I replaced I was told that the 12months was from date of purchase.
Very disappointed.
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“New user, well reommended by other users.”
Written on: 24/08/2008
New user, well reommended by other users. (read more)
“Just put the same golf gear on a 7 year old Powakaddy...”
Written on: 13/08/2008
Just put the same golf gear on a 7 year old Powakaddy Titanium Freeway and see the difference in balance, ease of steering. Why, because some weight transferance is 3 inches behind the axle. It also has a perfect folding locking mechanisms. All weight is transfered to on or in front of axle therefore it is hard to steer as it feels heavy and unbalanced. Far too many screws and palstic caps to fall off. Double spring catch to hold in erected and folded positions will not last long. It springs... (read more)
“This Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley is...”
Written on: 28/07/2008
This Hillbilly All Terrain Electric Golf Trolley is stable and robust on hilly courses on/off switch failed twice in 30 months. No problems with Hill Billy when contacting them with problem. (read more)
“Having looked at Motacaddy & powerkaddy, the HillBilly...”
Written on: 18/06/2008
Having looked at Motacaddy & powerkaddy, the HillBilly trolley is the best one.
Motacaddy is made in China, sold in the UK, which makes parts & service very difficult
Powakaddy is made in UK but very expensive
Hillbilly made in UK
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Caddymaster's Comment
Written on: 08/03/2009
Just for clarity, the Hill Billy Terrain is made in China and not the UK, all Hill Billy UK production moved to China in January 2007.
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“Easy to control, like the fact you can walk along with...”
Written on: 17/06/2008 by Phil04 (1 review written)
Easy to control, like the fact you can walk along with it and a speed of your choice and also send it away on it's own which is useful when around the green. Easy to fold away after use. Also it keeps my bag in place it doesn't twist round like on other trolley's i've had. (read more)
“The old All Terrain trolley was brilliant. I...”
Written on: 30/05/2008
The old All Terrain trolley was brilliant. I understand Hill Billy's new "Terrain" trolley is even better. Recommended. (read more)
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“I have a very large Callaway bag my previous trolley...”
Written on: 05/05/2008 by eddie8962 (1 review written)
I have a very large Callaway bag my previous trolley could not cope with.My bag would often tip & or twist and not go in the required direction
Purchased 30/04/08
5 rounds use
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“I have replaced the Motor Control PCB three times...”
Written on: 04/09/2007 by Mr Brian Levy (1 review written)
I have replaced the Motor Control PCB three times since original purchase in Oct 2001. An independent (unpaid) electronics design engineer says this level of failure points to an overall lack of QA and almost certainly poor design and or quality of component(s).
Have written to Hill Billy who fail to accept these comments and will only honor their obligations if you are within the warranty period.
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Simon 1's Response to Mr Brian Levy's Review
Written on: 18/10/2007
I found this review helpful because...I had the same experience
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Goffer98's Response to Mr Brian Levy's Review
Written on: 05/02/2009
i think after 8 yrs since original purchase the quality and technology of parts within a hilly billy cart has moved on greatly which is why all new hill billy carts are worth there weight in gold .
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<br/>2001 to 2009 think of all the advances made within golf and golfing technology during this period ..
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Guest's Response to Mr Brian Levy's Review
Written on: 24/01/2012
What you can do mate is have them under the Sale of goods act 1979,werein it states that goods should be fit for purpose, and should last a reasonable time etc,etc.It does not matter if the warranty is out of date.Threaten to take them to court them to court.If they see you mean it THEY WILL REPLACE THE FAULTY PRODUCT.
Under the Sale of goods act 1979 you are entitled to a replacement, repair or your money back.
These companies will not like bad publcity because it will bring there shoddy goods into the limelight.
I personally am sick and tired of buying golf batteries that only last days after the warranty runs out. and at times fail before the warranty expires.
These products appear to be made of substandard materials,proberbly on purpose.
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“The Hillbilly is certainly not good value.”
Written on: 19/11/2006 by bob davies (1 review written)
The Hillbilly is certainly not good value. (read more)
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Rob69's Response to Rob69's Review
Written on: 23/01/2012
Sorry, editing problem, the 3rd fault is the trolley is creeping forward when switched off - a potentiometer of controller problem.