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it ,” says Bill Nash , owner of Nash Powersports , after his opportunity for a test drive .
If the final version of the Stag is anything like the prototype , there could be a new leader of the pack for performance-focused , recreational UTVs , especially in tight areas where instant throttle and torque are important .
- Brendan Baker , Powersports Business
NEW RVR COMMERCIAL WORK VEHICLES FROM LANDMASTER Landmaster has released the new RVR ( Rover ), available in both gas and electric platforms . The gas UTV , called the L5 RVR , and the lithium-powered UTV , the AMP RVR , will begin production on August 1 , 2023 , the company reports .
The two UTVs are designed specifically for a variety of commercial applications , including golf courses , groundskeeping , schools and universities , apartment complexes , airports , indoor factories , municipalities , sports venues , and other commercial applications . Uses include hauling equipment , towing trailers , transporting people , security or helping with other work .
The AMP RVR and L5 RVR come standard with independent rear suspension and dual-rate shocks , providing comfort and ride performance at various payload levels . The RVR has a total tow capacity of 1,500 lbs . and a max bed capacity of 750 lbs . Both vehicles come standard with a dumpable steel bed with removable sides , plus electronic power steering , two adjustable premium bucket seats , 2-inch front and rear hitch receivers , and rear locking differential . The RVRs offer 11 inches of ground clearance , allowing users to drive easily over larger obstacles , including curbs , logs , railroad ties , rocks , berms and other objects .
“ The electric RVR is an incredible vehicle for business owners ; it ’ s super quiet , low-maintenance , fume-free , strong , and easy to operate . For users who are stopping and starting all day with a UTV , the electric RVR will last all day and charge in as little as 6 hours overnight . I ’ m excited about getting the RVR into various businesses across the U . S . so they can experience the Landmaster difference ,” says David Piercy , marketing and creative director for Landmaster .
TEXTRON BRANDS ARCTIC CAT AND EZ-GO INTRODUCE NEW VEHICLES The Arctic Cat Prowler Pro Ranch Edition UTV features a trail-tuned suspension system with 12.5 inches of ground clearance , as well as a 2,000-lb . towing capacity and 1,000- lb . bed capacity . The vehicle is powered by a 50-horsepower gas engine . With features like a 4,500-lb . WARN winch , front and rear bumpers , a 75-amp alternator , and standard ROPS that provides installation of cab components , this UTV appears designed for work as much as play .
Meanwhile , Arctic Cat ’ s sister company E-Z-Go ( both companies are part of Textron ) has introduced the Liberty LSV street-legal vehicle , and also has updated its Freedom RXV cart . The Liberty LSV features a top speed of 25 mph and meets all National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ) standards for an LSV ; it can be operated on public roads with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less in most states , reports the company .
More than just a golf cart , the Liberty LSV features four forward-facing seats , a backup camera , seatbelts , and more . The Liberty LSV is powered by Samsung SDI lithium batteries , which the manufacturer claims charge up to twice as fast as traditional batteries . The batteries require no maintenance and are backed by an 8-year warranty .
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