What’s Cooking On The STOV

Highlighting some of the many applications for small, task-oriented vehicles

Border Patrol – Customs and Border Protection will be adding two UTVs and three ATVs to their fleet.  The UTVs, Polaris Ranger 800 HD with plows, blades and other accessories, will be used near Spokane, WA and the ATVs in Maine.  Learn more:  GSNmagazine.com

Pitt Community College Buys GEMs

Campus Transportation – One of the major market segments for LSVs is college campuses.  Pitt Community College recently expanded their campus and needed a versatile option for staff to move around the ground.  Their choice was a pair of GEM LSVs.  Learn more:  Reflector.com

All Purpose Farm/Mining Vehicle – In Australia the farm segment is showing the same trend as in the US:  the replacement of ATVs by UTVs.  Key factors driving the switch are ease of use and more productivity compared to ATVs.   Demand for vehicle accessories for this segment is increasing as well.  A Polaris retail manager states that 80% of sales in Queensland and the Northern Territory is for farming.  The other important segment in this area is mining where an accessorized UTVs offer a much cheaper alternative to traditional Landcruisers.  Learn more:  SL.farmonline.com.au

Polk County Sheriff uses Mule for bike trail patrol

Bike Trail Patrol – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office in Iowa is using a Kawasaki Mule to patrol bike trails this summer.  The Mule gives them access to areas that their other cars cannot reach while at the same time allows them to carry gear and supplies or an injured person, which is not possible with a motorcycle.  Learn more:  Blogs.Desmoinesregister.com

Utility Vehicle Review From The UK

Farmers Weekly Interactive from the UK recently tested and reviewed five utility vehicles including  the Massey Ferguson 20MD, Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans 4×4, Kubota RTV 900, John Deere Gator XUV 850D and JCB Groundhog 4×4.  The article includes a video of some of the vehicles undergoing testing.  Learn more:  FWI.co.uk

What’s Cooking On the STOV

Highlighting some of the many applications for small, task-oriented vehicles

Kimtek EMT Skid On A Polaris Ranger

Mini Ambulance – An emergency rescue skid by Kimtek can be used to turn a utility vehicle into a mini-ambulance. The MEDLITE™ Transport is designed to carry one patient, one EMS attendant and one customer supplied ambulance style stretcher. The aluminum unit is built for rough terrain and all types of weather. Learn more: UTVWeekly.com

Mule Patrols Lydate Beach Park

Mule On Beach Patrol – The Kauai Fire Department uses a Kawasaki Mule 3010 to patrol Lydate Beach Park where even a pickup truck would have difficulty. The vehicle carries a rescue surfboard, first aid equipment and other emergency supplies while being used to patrol the beach, and greatly extends the effective coverage of the lifeguards. Given the work conditions, steps are taken to protect the vehicle from rusting. Learn more: UTVWeekly.com