Bergamont E-Cargoville LJ Expert vs Kettler Cargoline HT 800 E-CA Belt
Bergamont E-Cargoville LJ Expert and Kettler Cargoline HT 800 E-CA Belt are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | E-Cargoville LJ Expert | Cargoline HT 800 E-CA Belt |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line Cruise Gen4 | Bosch Cargo Line Cruise Gen4 |
| Price | €3,000 (Better value) | €4,000 |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 625 Wh | 750 Wh (Better value) |
| Estimated range | 51 km | 56 km (Better value) |
| Payload | — | — |
| Max. total weight | 220 kg | 250 kg (Better value) |
| Bike weight | 29.7 kg (Better value) | 47.5 kg |
| Length | — | — |
| Max. children | — | — |
| Drive | Chain | Belt drive (Better value) |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura CMe5, 4-Kolben, hydraulische Scheibenbremse, MDR-C Rotor | Hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Bergamont E-Cargoville LJ Expert if…
- your budget matters — it costs €1,000 less (€3,000 vs €4,000)
- you often lift or push the bike (29.7 kg vs 47.5 kg)
Choose the Kettler Cargoline HT 800 E-CA Belt if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (750 Wh vs 625 Wh)
- you ride long distances (56 km vs 51 km estimated range)
- you need a higher total weight limit (250 kg vs 220 kg)
- you want a clean, low-maintenance belt drive