A lot of the carts I work on never see a golf course. They run campground loops, move hay, haul tools around a shop, get guests from the parking area to the house, and generally do the job a side by side would do at three times the price.
If that is what you want a cart for, the buying criteria are different.
Seats versus bed
The single most useful configuration for property work is a four seater with a rear bench that folds flat into a cargo deck. You get four seats when you need them and a bed when you do not. My four seat rentals are all set up this way and they are the ones people ask for most.
A dedicated two seater with a fixed cargo box is more capable for hauling but obviously less flexible for people.
A six seater is a people mover. Great for a campground shuttle or a wedding, less useful when you actually need to carry something.
Gas or electric for work
I wrote about this at more length separately, but for property work specifically:
If the cart is running most of the day, or hauling weight, or climbing a real grade repeatedly, gas removes the range question entirely.
If it is doing short trips with breaks in between, electric is quieter, cheaper to run and less to maintain. On a campground where quiet actually matters to your guests, electric is usually the right call.
Tires matter more than you think
A stock golf cart tire is designed for a manicured fairway. Put it on gravel, pasture or mud and it will slip and wear quickly.
An all terrain tire is the single best upgrade for property use. You will likely need a lift to fit one worth having, and a 4 inch lift with a 22 inch all terrain covers most Montana property situations well.
Things people forget
Brakes. A loaded cart on a downhill needs brakes that work. Get them checked more often than a golf cart would need.
Suspension. Carrying weight regularly will find the limits of a stock rear suspension. Heavier leaf springs are worth it if you are hauling.
Lights. If you are using it at dusk or in the dark, get proper lights wired properly and fused. Not a light bar zip tied to the roof and run straight to the pack.
A hitch. Cheap and it turns the cart into something that can pull a small trailer or a yard cart.
Try before you buy
If you are not sure whether a cart will actually solve your problem, rent one for a weekend first. I would rather rent you a cart and have you find out it is not what you need than sell you the wrong thing.
Renting is also the right answer for a one time event. No reason to buy a cart for a single wedding.
Talk it through
Tell me what the property is like and what you are trying to do, and I will tell you what configuration makes sense. I have set up a lot of these.
406.270.9346.