Went to the John Deere Dealership to pick up some parts with a buddy of mine over the New Years break. They, of course, had a zillion different tractors and implements out in the yard for sale. Off in a corner there were some Side by Side Utility vehicles that I was looking at while the buddy was getting his parts order squared away. Wow, just wow. I've ridden and driven some on various friend's and relative's places before, but they were all older and much more "used" shall we say.
I got to looking at some of the spec sheets laying around and they read like a TJ fantasy build. Continuously variable automatic transmissions, Diesel engines, 4x4 (or 6x6) drivetrains, front and rear electric lockers, armor, carrying and towing capacity, seating for two, three or four, front and rear winches, lighting, tires...
Anyone mess about with these things? I've never really looked at them outside of the context of agricultural or forestry use. They look like they'd rock off road. As in nasty, ugly no road places. A LOT cheaper than a JL Rubicon too.
I got to looking at some of the spec sheets laying around and they read like a TJ fantasy build. Continuously variable automatic transmissions, Diesel engines, 4x4 (or 6x6) drivetrains, front and rear electric lockers, armor, carrying and towing capacity, seating for two, three or four, front and rear winches, lighting, tires...
Anyone mess about with these things? I've never really looked at them outside of the context of agricultural or forestry use. They look like they'd rock off road. As in nasty, ugly no road places. A LOT cheaper than a JL Rubicon too.