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The all new Hill Billy Compact Plus

One of the lightest trolleys on the market, the Compact Plus comes with a powerful 175 watt motor and weighs just 8.5kg (without battery), making it both easy to transport and handle.

Posted: 2 May 2006
by Phill Hayman

Having made its debut at the prestigious Wentworth Club in March this year, the all new Compact Plus represents our most advanced powered golf trolley yet.

One of the lightest trolleys on the market, the Compact Plus comes with a powerful 175 watt motor and weighs just 8.5kg (without battery), making it both easy to transport and handle.

Robust with quality construction and materials, the Compact Plus features a tough, light aluminium frame and a universal (left/right hand) rubberised tactile loop handle - the position of which has a two setting adjustment.

With a price tag of £269, this stylish trolley represents excellent value for money. The Compact Plus also features exclusive one piece, lightweight sports wheels to minimise water ingress and comes complete with a battery bag and a universal clamping bag stay.

Available in black or silver with user-operated parts in green, Hill Billy has manufactured a trolley that combines speed and stability with the practicalities of assembly and storage.

Ideal for male or female golfers of any age, the modern styling of the Compact Plus will attract the eye of most golfers - a sound trolley for the right sort of price.

COMPACT PLUS FEATURES

• Folded volume: 510 x 850 x 300 (mm)

• Open volume: 510 x 980 x 1250 (mm)

• Battery voltage & capacity: 12V, 20Ah 175W motor

• Weight: 8.5kg (without battery)

• Light weight aluminium frame

• Universal rubber tactile loop handle

• Two position frame catch for handle adjustment

• Strong light-weight one piece sports wheels

• Battery Bag and universal clamping bag stay

• Available in black & silver

• High frequency MSC for quieter operation

To check out the full range of Hill Billy powered golf trolleys and accessories visit Hill Billy or call 01795 413830

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I am hoping some of you out there can help me. I am looking to buy an electric trolley and, after much research, had decided on a Hill Billy.
But when I went to their website I found they have a new model out called the Compact Plus. It seems very similar to the Hi-Lite but with a more powerful motor and new handle design. However, although I can find plenty about the Hi-Lite I cannot find any reviews or forum enties about the Compact Plus.

Has anyone out there got one? If anyone can help me in my decision I would really appreciate it.

P.s. There is an autumn offer on at the mo making the Compact Plus about the same price as the Hi-Lite at £250 inc delivery.

Also, £250 is my budget so please don't recommend me Powakaddys or Stewart X3's - they may be wonderful trolleys but they're out of my price range.

Thanks.

Posted: 27/09/2006 22:58

Taz

Get the Compact Plus (on offer)
I have the HiLite and it is a great trolley - and light ...... but
The Compact Plus has a few definate improvements although a little heavier -

the motor and battery are more powerful
the bag retaining straps are a better design
the handle is a better design
the wheels are a better design
Posted: 28/09/2006 08:37

Shexy Beasht

Does what it says on tin, solid & reliable, but beware that hill-billy don't as yet make 36hole batteries, so if you have a shotgun start on a long course, be prepared to push the d@mn thing for a long distance!
Posted: 28/09/2006 08:51

Thanks Taz & SB.

SB, I can't remember the last time I played a shotgun event but thanks for the warning.

Posted: 28/09/2006 10:55

Taz

HillBilly are now using 20Ah batteries on their trolleys (they used to be 17Ah) so should easily take on the longest 18 hole courses - even from a shotgun.
Posted: 28/09/2006 11:47

Gogs Guy

You can get 36 hole batteries for hill billys just watch the size as mine is about 2 cm too tall at the base and hangs over but is still ok.
Posted: 28/09/2006 13:04

Shexy Beasht

GG,

Would be grateful if you could indicate where & whether another charger is needed?

Appreciate hill-billy keep market share by only recommendeding their batteries via warranty, but would prefer to take my chances rather than throw the trolley out of window if it ever packs up again!!!

Cost me a medal once!

Ta
Posted: 28/09/2006 13:12

Taz

I wouldn't risk using an oversize battery in the HillBilly battery holder, as this is where the circuitboard is and it could easily get damaged by increased flexing.

Better to get an additional 20Ah battery £30 from Direct golf.
Just alternate the charging and take both batteries when playing 36 holes.
Posted: 28/09/2006 14:14

You guys are making me nervous about my impending purchase! Is the battery a weak point?

I wasn't too worried before as virtually all of the golf I play is 18 holes.

And please is there anyone out there with personal experience of the Compact Plus?
Posted: 28/09/2006 15:43

Shexy Beasht

No, battery is fine for most courses, ie around 6500yrds.

Unfortunately, my course is a fair bit in excess of this + distances between greens-tees and have had batteries slowly dying on me (despite being on constant trickle charge) when covering last 2 holes, never mind on shotgun starts where it conks out with 3 holes to go and an almighty trek back to clubhouse.

Just wish i had been aware of it when considering options.

However, as you said, if you gen just play 18 on an av length course, you won't go far wrong as reliability and after-sales service are the backbone of hill-billy's reputation.

Just wish they'd see the marketing opportunity to put one over their rivals!
Posted: 28/09/2006 16:48

Taz

G7 - The HillBilly Compact Plus has only just come out.
It is an improvement over the previous Compact in a number of areas but the baseline components are tried and tested over many years of development.
The battery is not a weak point - My HiLite has got a 17Ah battery that came with the trolley over two years ago - it has never let me down.
I bought an extra battery because I play three times a week and occasionally 36 holes in a day.

Posted: 28/09/2006 18:49

Thanks Taz, I think I'm going to go for the Compact Plus. I'll let you know how I get on with it.

Golf 3 times a week and sometimes 36 holes in a day! You must be single!
Posted: 28/09/2006 20:02

Gogs Guy

Shexy Beasht:

I can't remember where I bought the battery, I just searched for "hillbilly golf battery" in google. I bought a Draper charger from amazon as they are cheaper than standard "golf battery chargers" and mine gives an idea of the charge left after a round, although I had to change the connections to the hillbilly torberry style.
Posted: 29/09/2006 08:54

Sumo 9.8

Don't forget at the price you're looking at you could also get the Motocaddy S1. I've had one for a couple of weeks now and I'm impressed - quiet, simple and comfortably does 18 over our course which is 6200yds (or 7500 how I'm playing at the moment :( !! ) I think Motocaddy say it'll do 27 holes so might be a good alternative....
Cheers

Sumo
Posted: 29/09/2006 14:34

Shexy Beasht

FYI to gain my perspective, course where I play is approx 7150yrs off the blues + probably about another 1000yrds cummulative distance between holes, so might give a better perspective to my issues re:batteries losing power/trolley slowing right down towards end of rounds.

Had hill-billy 6months, and play 2x a week min & during week in summer evenings & alternate HB batteries between rounds.

Have no probs regards the trolly itself, but just a case I believe of considering what courses you intend to play most often.

Obviously if Hill-billy had produced a 27/36 hole battery, would never have issues, but to be fair they did mention the 18hole limit on their literature.
Posted: 29/09/2006 14:53

Taz

Good choice G7 - let us know how you get on with it.

...and no I ain't single, very happily married 33 years (sh!t - next week Thanks!)
Just a perfect relationship - she works, I play.

Posted: 29/09/2006 15:47

halvedin4 (14)

i have forgotten my battery a couple of times(senior moment) and have pushed it round without to much difficulty although my course is not over long
you can always let it freewheel down hill
Posted: 29/09/2006 20:14

LOL Taz. Sounds like you've got it sorted.

No charge for the anniversary reminder BTW.
Posted: 29/09/2006 21:01

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Having made its debut at the prestigious Wentworth Club in March this year, the all new Compact Plus represents our most advanced powered golf trolley yet.

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