Wonderful NY, aint we special?
I think this is a possibility and here's why.
AC concentrates on reliable, strongly built machines. If you take a big motor and gear it properly, reduce it's overall top end and just concentrate on torque, this could be an amazing work horse. The ability to tow, use a blade and other implements similar to large garden or small compact tractors while still being trailable would make this a very unique ATV. We all know that ATV's to date are not nearly as capable as replacements for our small tractors as the manufacturers would have us believe so this motor in a new chassis might just do it, in spades.
Here's some other things that I would expect.
- Overall weight in excess of 800lbs due primarily to a stronger built frame and possibly the addition of quick attachment points for front and rear implements.
- TRV style frame to use the existing accessories for that machine.
- A rear differential with both open and locked options.
Again, my speculation is due to what I see as the desire on Cat's part to build the ultimate ATV. Great small tractor replacement combined with a more than capable trail machine. I don't see Cat attempting to compete with Can-Am with this machine but then again, it wouldn't be the first time that I was wrong.[/b]