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Advantages
SOME OF THE MANY ADVANTAGES OF IMPACT QUAD TRUCKS
(Also known as Impact Quad Truck vs Quad Bike / Gator / Mule !)
- Greater load carrying capacity
- Vehicle weight/stability means less effect from any load shift
- STD deck size - 1900 x 1300 takes 6ft post with room to spare
no tying on required
carry drums , chain saws etc
carry hay , sheep etc
tray has removeable sides for wider loads
reduces need to tow trailer
- Carry farm dogs on back - saves their energy for stock work
- Fert. Spreading - carry extra bags on tray saves trips back for re-loading (unsafe loading extra bags on quad )
- Stronger running gear - diff etc
- Water cooled engine ( most bikes are air-cooled )
- Engine is quiet running - good around stock
- Stronger head-lamps - better visibility
- Full lighting system (brakes & indicators) if using on tracks with other vehicles or on-road situation (Ag plates)
- Steering wheel ( not handle-bars ) - lighter to steer and better control
- Conventional driving/operating procedure - gear-lever , clutch/brake pedal steering-wheel , hand-brake - more familiar to most
- Towing capacity - tow more safely & longer & heavier loads
- Longer wheel base gives better down hill control especially when towing
- Carry passengers - legally - can take baby seat in front
- No helmet required ( OSH safety law )
- Cab ( with heater & radio ) - more comfort ( hot/cold weather) and safety
- Cab - communication gear ( mobile phone etc ) can be wired in out of the rain
- Cab gives safety at night when travelling - hot-wire fences etc
- Very stable - less likelihood of roll-over
- Cab gives protection in roll-over situation ( additional roll-bar & cab-over bars can be fitted as extra )
- Easy servicing
- Economic replacement parts available
- Less attractive to thieves ( better insurance ? )
- Less hip/joint strain when getting in/out ( no lifting leg over tank )
- Rear View Mirrors fitted - easier to see whats happening behind , reduced neck strain
- Quad Truck/ quad bike combination - using the quad truck for the heavier / tougher jobs ( towing , carrying loads etc) promotes the life of your quad bike
Most of these points have been conveyed to us through experience by our many customers. If you are a Quad Truck operator and have any other interesting points to add please let us know.
Email - mcphail2@xtra.co.nz
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