Tractor News Long bed UTV

   / Long bed UTV #11  
those gators look to be sporting a different bed, i wonder if that's just a new version 855D chassis
with an aftermarket cargo box added. you can see the military colored gator next to it with
the same style cargo box.

they told us in training that there was a prototype of a new machine out there someplace,
and i think they are talking factory cab with A/C, maybe.

but the long bed is an interesting option.
 
   / Long bed UTV #12  
Bed reminds me of a "Pro-Gator"!
 
   / Long bed UTV #13  
I can see this being popular with construction companies on large jobsites, municipal complexes or college/university settings.

Also appears to be close if not road ready.

Price will be high, but their target market won't care.

Ed
 
   / Long bed UTV #14  
We ran a Cushman vehicle on the old golf course when I was a kid that wasn't quite as beefy as that, but we could haul a bunch of equipment and tools. Bed was pretty long and of course we rode on the side rails. Couldn't do most of what we did then, now. Too many rules.
 
   / Long bed UTV #15  
And with those tow attachment points, you could pull out your stuck excavator.

When will they start putting real wheels on these things?

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This is an interesting vehicle that belongs to a friend. Too bad these things are not generally available to us. I'm sure they are much better value then any of the UTVs.
 
   / Long bed UTV #16  
I agree Gary. I paid $5500 for a 180hr RTV900. I had to think about that for a few days.

I guess it's all about perspective. $20K for a top of the line RTV. $60K for a top of the line heavy truck.

It sure is. About 10 yrs ago local fruit & veggie farmer I know traded in his 40ish hp 2wd Heston for more than he paid new for it 20 yrs earlier
 
   / Long bed UTV #17  
And with those tow attachment points, you could pull out your stuck excavator.

When will they start putting real wheels on these things?

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This is an interesting vehicle that belongs to a friend. Too bad these things are not generally available to us. I'm sure they are much better value then any of the UTVs.

15 years ago you'd see quite a few of these around here. Could be bought pretty cheap. Rarely see any being used anymore. Not sure why. Maybe parts availability?
 
   / Long bed UTV #18  
I'm guessing maybe for the same reason you don't see Sidekicks or such small 4x4s anymore. Not big enough, not enough power, not fast enough, not enough leather, cupholders or airbags for the American Market. Shame. Seems, the North American market would rather get soaked for garbage.
 
   / Long bed UTV #19  
15 years ago you'd see quite a few of these around here. Could be bought pretty cheap. Rarely see any being used anymore. Not sure why. Maybe parts availability?

Probably because they aren't street legal!
 
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#20  
In some States, they are legal with a low speed vehicle plate for use on other than Interstates and controlled access highways.

Biggest impediment is they must be EPA certified or 25 years old.


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