Stray Utility Vehicles
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January/February 2008
Todd Kaho
KAWASAKI TERYX 750 4X4
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The newest vehicle in our roundup, the 2008 Kawasaki Teryx 750 is clearly designed to compete with the Yamaha Rhino and Arctic Cat Prowler. Teryx takes Kawasaki’s Mule work ethic and blends it with a sporty, recreational attitude. Power from the 749cc 90-degree liquid-cooled V-twin allows the Teryx to work as hard as it plays. An electronically controlled Kawasaki engine brake control aids downhill control. Kawasaki is distinguishing the Teryx as a RUV or Recreational Utility Vehicle.
MSRP: $10,599
Engine: 749cc liquid-cooled V-twin
Transmission: Continuously Variable Transmission
Drive Wheels: 2WD, 4WD w/low, shaft drive
Front Suspension: Independent dual A-Arm
Rear Suspension: Independent, adjustable
Wheelbase: 75.8 in
Curb Weight: NA
Ground Clearance: 11.2
Fuel Capacity: 8.0 gal
Bed Capacity: 500 lb
Tow Capacity: 1,200 lb
KUBOTA RTV1100
The RTV1100 offers Kubota’s Grand Cab as standard equipment. With the Grand Cab you’ll be riding in style and comfort thanks to air conditioning, heater, defogger and windshield wipers. The cab is integrated into the chassis to provide a rigid platform that seals out the elements. The windshield opens outward from the base on gas struts when more ventilation is desired. Powering this luxury UTV is Kubota’s 24.8 horsepower 3-cylinder diesel.
MSRP: $16,999
Engine: Kubota 1,123cc 3-cylinder diesel
Transmission: Variable Hydro Transmission
Drive Wheels: 2WD, 4WD, w/lock, lo, med, hi range
Front Suspension: Independent MacPhearson Strut
Rear Suspension: Semi-Independent DeDion axle
Wheelbase: 77.4 in
Curb Weight: 2,469 lb
Ground Clearance: 7.5 in
Fuel Capacity: 7.9 gal
Bed Capacity: 1,102 lb
Tow Capacity: 1,300 lb
POLARIS RANGER 800 RZR
The Ranger 800 RZR is a pure sport UTV that isn’t afraid of pulling its own weight around the property. The small bed is just 42-by-22 inches, but it is rated to carry 300 pounds and tow 1,500 pounds. Though not intended as a workhorse, those chores are likely to get done in a hurry. The RZR is a blast to drive and the 760cc liquid-cooled Polaris four-stroke twin will propel the under 1,000-pound UTV at impressive speeds.
MSRP: $10,299
Engine: 760cc Polaris liquid cooled twin
Transmission: Polaris Variable Transmission
Drive Wheels: on-demand 4WD shaft drive
Front Suspension: Independent double A-arm
Rear Suspension: Independent, adjustable
Wheelbase: 77 in
Curb Weight: 945 lb
Ground Clearance: 10 in
Fuel Capacity: 7.25 gal
Bed Capacity: 300 lb
Tow Capacity: 1,500 lb