Tractor News Long bed UTV

[SpaceGhost]

Serial #1, a prototype, displayed at last week's AUSA Conf in Huntsville, home of Polaris newest plant. Engine is pushed back away from cab, under the long bed.

Whatcha think ?

 

[bigtiller]

I like the new doors with what looks like roll up windows. I run without my door because it is in the way with out a window that can open.

 

[dirkdaddy]

Now that is awesome. Brings the size pretty much in line with small delivery vans used worldwide. Had they had these when I was UTV shopping I might have actually considered a gator, having a dedicated larger bed like that would be very convenient.

 

[RoyJackson]

Definitely a workhorse!
I have an 855D...great machine and very torquey (is that a word?), but it's not a 'fun" machine if you like quick acceleration or a high (>30 MPH) top speed. With the long bed, the diesel will be outstanding for around a farm.

 

[Dadnatron]

Those are some serious D-rings. I don't think those tires will be able to get the traction commiserate with the hardware.

But I like the idea.

I'm looking to get one of the Kubota 1400, which has a convertible bed/back seat. There are times the seat will be needed, but most of the time, the bed will be more useful.

Its hard to stomach the prices though. My 2006 F350 CC Dualie only cost me $5K more than the UTV I'd like.

 

[SpaceGhost]

Deere said they put LT tires on it to appeal to commercial users at that show -- agree about price, it's getting absurdly high

 

[EddieWalker]

I love this!!!! Hopefully other brands will do the same and we'll get some serious competition for working type UTV's Seems like most of them are focused on playing and not in getting things done on the farm. Torro has something similar to this that I considered when buying, but the closest dealer is 2 hours away.

 

[Gary Fowler]

It will take a lot of folks refusing to buy at the grossed out price before they come down. Supply and demand you know, just like the automobile companies are doing now with their glut of autos, offer cash back or just lower the darned prices. Heck $20K for a UTV is outrageous for something without heat, AC, radio or even doors with roll up and down windows not to mention not having power anything on them. Basically a small engine, belt drive(in the case of some Gators, don't know if all are like that, but I have no interest in checking them out to see), a light sheet metal bed and small cab with uncomfortable, non adjustable seats, sometimes windshield, sometimes doors, sometimes roof (all extra costs). Got to be the Harley mentality of the owners to pay that much for a UTV.
I have to admit that I have a UTV and it is THE MOST used item on my place but I gave thousands less than $10K for it 6 years ago used with 60 hours on the clock. I guess I would still be using the golf cart if I had to pay $20 K or even $15K for one now.

 

[ovrszd]

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.

 

[WilliamBos]

Try $100,000 For a top notch GM/Ford HD


Better to support domestics than the cheap China garbage.

I hope Kubota and Polaris follow suit.

 

[Dutch445]

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.

 

[grnspot110]

Bed reminds me of a "Pro-Gator"!

 

[Ed L]

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

 

[Fossil Farm]

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.

 

[Industrial Toys]

And with those tow attachment points, you could pull out your stuck excavator.

When will they start putting real wheels on these things?



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.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

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

 

[ovrszd]

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?

 

[Industrial Toys]

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.

 

[grnspot110]

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!

 

[SpaceGhost]

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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