A good alternative to expensive jeeps and SUVs for off-road driving are modern ATVs. They make it easy to reach places that are difficult to reach by car. They are especially convenient for fishing and hunting trips. Possessing high cross-country ability and stability, they are much cheaper than full-fledged cars, while maintaining direct contact with the environment and providing extreme driving sensations.
Like any vehicle, an ATV is involved in road traffic and is one of the technical means that poses an increased danger to road users. Therefore, to legally operate it, you must have a driver's license for an ATV.
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POLARIS RZR
POLARIS RZR Model year: 2009 Engines: 760 cm3 Price: from 600 to 820 thousand rubles.
POLARIS RZR Model year: 2009 Engines: 760 cm3 Price: from 600 to 820 thousand rubles.
Yamaha is performing with only one model - Rhino (from 650 thousand rubles), but what! With this undisputed bestseller, the Japanese concern proved that one ace in the hole is better than none at stake. The evolution of the model does not stand still: keeping pace with its prototype - the well-known Grizzly, Rhino received a new 700 cc injection engine and an updated lining design. The main feature of the car for which it is loved is its amazing reliability. Just a quick glance at the hardware - you can see that every detail is created with a multiple safety margin. Excellent cross-country ability at the level of an ATV is due to the presence of differential locks and carefully calculated weight distribution. Torque, spaciousness, comfort - everything is at its best.
What rights and category are needed for a quad bike?
The license for a quadricycle is obtained from the traffic police.
As for the categories of rights, it will depend on the technical characteristics and design of your ATV - either category M or category B1.
According to GOST there are 2 types of quadricycles:
1. Light quadricycle:
"3.1.1. Lightweight quadricycle: - dry weight - less than 350 kg, not including the weight of batteries in the case of electric vehicles; — maximum design speed — no more than 45 km/h; — engine displacement — no more than 50 cm3 for engines with forced ignition or maximum effective power — no more than 4 kW for engines of other types.”
Light quadricycles correspond to category M of a driver’s license and can be driven by essentially anyone who has other categories of license, since upon receipt of categories B, C, D, category M opens automatically.
2. More powerful quads:
"3.1.2. Quadricycle other than those defined in 3.1.1: - dry weight - not more than 400 kg (550 kg for vehicles intended for the transport of goods), not including the weight of batteries in the case of electric vehicles; — maximum effective power — no more than 15 kW.”
More powerful quadricycles belong to category B1. Category B1 opens automatically to everyone who receives a license of category B (passenger cars) or A (motorcycles).
But you should be careful here: if you only have a license with open category B, then opposite B1 there will be an AS mark, which means that you will only be able to drive the ATV with a car seat.
If you have only category A in your license, then opposite category B1 there will be an MS mark, then you will be able to drive the ATV only with a motorcycle seat.
Yamaha Rhino
Yamaha Rhino (2009 model year; 695 cm3 engine; price range 650–690 thousand rubles)
Yamaha Rhino (2009 model year; 695 cm3 engine; price range 650–690 thousand rubles)
Grizzly has long been a trendsetter in the field of large utility ATVs. Rhino appears to be following in his bearish footsteps.
Unfortunately, the Honda Big Red, built on the basis of the TRX680 Rincon, is not officially supplied to Russia, only through private – read “gray” – import (price in the USA is about 10 thousand dollars). It's a pity, this car could remove the Yamaha Rhino from the throne of the king of the mountain of the market. And there are reasons for this: a unique three-range hydromechanical transmission and “smart” all-wheel drive. Thanks to the doors and nets on the roll cage pillars, the illusion of a full-fledged buggy cabin is created.
Step-by-step assembly instructions
Having all the tools, equipment and spare parts in hand, you can begin assembling the cargo ATV.
The most varied frame configurations allowed
To do this you need to follow the following instructions:
- If the frame is assembled independently, you need to select the appropriate pipes and connect them together using a welding machine. In addition, ears need to be welded to the frame, which will later serve as fasteners and levers. You also need to attach brackets to the appropriate places.
- Next you need to attach the luggage compartment to the frame. It may consist of one or two parts. After this, all parts should be painted, thus protecting them.
- Once the paint is dry, the front and rear suspension can be attached. After them, you need to install inclined racks and shock absorbers.
- Next you need to install the steering. It can be either automobile or motorcycle. In such cases, gear drives are best replaced with chain drives. The transmission in a cargo ATV must be mechanical. It is best to direct the input shafts directly to the front and rear axles of the vehicle.
It is best to make the main body from fiberglass - Finally, a braking system must be provided. After it you need to install the battery and lighting fixtures.
- The main body is best made from fiberglass. It must be applied to a workpiece cut from foam plastic. Additionally, metal parts must be inserted into such a structure. They should later be used to attach the body to the frame. Then dry, prime, clean and paint.
At the end, you additionally need to install a muffler.
Making a choice
The selection of certain parts to create a cargo ATV must be carried out in accordance with the functions that the vehicle must perform. If the vehicle will be used to transport heavy loads, it is very important to use reliable pipes for the frame.
In addition, you need to select an appropriate, sufficiently productive engine that will have significant power.
It is very important to use reliable pipes for the frame
Rear suspension
In order to make a rear suspension, it is allowed to use the rear axle of a car. In this case, the axle will have a cross-axle differential. In addition, experts allow the use of a cardan-gear design.
Front suspension
The front suspension arms should be attached to the frame using silent blocks. These parts can be either purchased or completely homemade. In the second case, the work must be performed in full accordance with the design of the vehicle.
Engine
It is best to use motorcycle engines for homemade cargo ATVs. It is also allowed to equip the vehicle with a power unit from a walk-behind tractor.
If possible, experts allow you to equip homemade ATVs with car engines.
The front suspension arms should be attached to the frame using silent blocks
Honda Big Red
Honda Big Red (2009 model year; engines 500–760 cm3; price in Russia is unknown.)
Honda Big Red (2009 model year; engines 500–760 cm3; price in Russia is unknown.)
Honda is Honda - a champion in passive driver safety.
The giant in the UTV world is the Arctic Cat Prowler 1000 (920 thousand rubles). It has the most impressive dimensions, carrying capacity and the largest engine. The one-liter V-Twin gives the hefty car remarkable traction and speed parameters. The smaller brothers - 500 and 700 cc cars (450-720 thousand rubles), although they do not make you open your mouth from their monumentality and scope, are captivating with the design and quality of finishing of the driver's seat: large informative displays, seats with many adjustments and steering wheels, trimmed leather - why not a luxury SUV?
ATV classes
Considering the condition of the roads in the Russian outback, an all-terrain vehicle is a real salvation there. In addition to sporting purposes, they also have tourist value and are used as work transport.
Therefore, ATVs are divided into three types:
- utilitarian,
- sports,
- tourist.
Utilitarian
These models are the heaviest. They are designed specifically to work in the harshest conditions: 4 by 4 drive, huge wheel diameter. The purpose of such units is to transport goods.
The appearance of such an all-terrain vehicle is very formidable. This is a kind of hybrid of a tractor and an SUV, but with additional maneuverability - thanks to its relatively low weight and dimensions, it can be used in any conditions.
Sports
Dirt, dust, mountains - he is not afraid of anything. Sports all-terrain vehicles are stable and go anywhere. Unlike utilitarian ones, which sometimes weigh more than a ton, the weight of sports ones does not exceed 300 kg. An important characteristic is speed. Even off-road, they can reach speeds of over 100 km/h with a maximum speed of 150 km/h.
Tourist
They are designed for a leisurely but reliable ride. In some ways they are akin to utilitarian ones, especially considering that utilitarian ATVs are their ancestors.
Such vehicles carry tourists through difficult terrain, where a vehicle that is easy to drive and easy to pull out of the mud if it slips is required. One of the features of touring ATVs is that they are often made double.
Arctic Cat Prowler
Arctic Cat Prowler (2009 model year; engines 500–1000 cm3; price range 450–920 thousand rubles)
Arctic Cat Prowler (2009 model year; engines 500–1000 cm3; price range 450–920 thousand rubles)
The liter Prowler is the largest in everything, from the engine to the ground clearance. 550, 650 and 700 cc “kittens” are equipped with single-cylinder engines.
Advantages of UTVs
Comfort and safety.
The cabin with a roof provides protection from wind, rain and snow. Some models have a windshield and side doors to protect against dirt and stones. The driver and passengers wear seat belts.
Simple controls
. The car steering wheel makes maneuvers easier, and the dashboard configuration is familiar and understandable.
Functionality.
UTVs cope with utilitarian tasks of any complexity. Models have a body in which additional cargo can be transported.
liter Prowler
In the inexpensive segment of the market, the Russian-Chinese half-breeds Baltmotors rule the roost. Three models of the Panda UTV series (239–368 thousand rubles) look quite decent compared to overseas competitors (their group test will appear in one of the spring issues of Moto), and cost half as much. Starting from a rear-wheel drive 300 cc machine, most oriented towards household work (light weight, tipper body, general simplicity of design), ending with a 500 cc all-wheel drive four-seater “Panda” for hunters and fishermen, all of them are equipped with lighting equipment, mirrors and turn signals and are certified for traffic on public roads.
Additional accessories
A cargo ATV with a body can be additionally equipped with various devices and accessories, such as:
- windshields;
- bumpers;
- arch extensions;
- trunks and trunks;
- steering wheels;
- lighting;
- seats and backrests;
- tires and wheels;
- electrical devices, etc.
The owner can supplement any model of a cargo ATV with all the accessories he needs.
All necessary accessories can be added to any model of a cargo ATV
Side-by-side all-terrain vehicles CFMOTO
CFMOTO U8W EPS
A universal two-seater all-terrain vehicle with rich factory equipment. It has a winch, alloy wheels, a car steering wheel, a windshield and a plastic roof. The dump truck body is useful for housework, hunting, fishing and tourism.
Engine
The engine is 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, with a volume of 800 cm 3 and a power of 63 hp. With. Torque - 72 Nm. Liquid cooling. Fuel injection system - Delphi. The variator has a reduction gear. There is all-wheel drive with a differential lock.
Main characteristics
The all-terrain vehicle has dimensions of 2980x1465x1850 mm with a dry weight of 617 kg. Ground clearance - 260 mm, wheelbase - 1,830 mm. The suspension is advanced, on double wishbones: front on A-shaped, with a hydraulic stroke of 113 mm, rear on H-shaped with a stroke of 120 mm. The brakes are hydraulic, with two circuits. U8W EPS reaches speeds of up to 105 km/h.
The all-terrain vehicle is very easy to control thanks to the car's electric power steering: EPS reduces the load on the hands and simplifies maneuvers at high speed, and during aggressive driving it dampens impacts on the steering wheel. This model is ideal for those who value comfort and versatility of equipment.
CFMOTO Z10 EPS
A powerful two-seater all-terrain vehicle with a sporty character. Equipped with anatomical seats, seat belts and a frame that protects in the event of a rollover. The factory equipment includes doors, front glass and a plastic roof.
Engine
Four-stroke two-cylinder engine with a volume of 963 cubic meters and a power of 80 hp. Torque - 82 Nm. It has a liquid cooling system, a Bosch fuel injection system and a standard electric starter. The CVT is a Canadian CVTech with reduction gearing. 2×4 and 4×4 modes with forced differential locking are available.
Main characteristics
The dimensions of the ATV are 2870x1510x1845 mm. Ground clearance of 300 mm is enough for driving on difficult off-road conditions. The wheelbase of 2,040 mm guarantees increased stability. The all-terrain vehicle weighs 584 kg.
The front suspension features transverse A-arms with progressive adjustable springs and 180 mm of travel. Rear suspension travel is 200 mm. The brakes are represented by a 4-caliper system. Maximum speed is 115 km/h.
Automotive-style power steering and advanced independent suspension make the Z10 EPS a pleasure to drive. The model is suitable for connoisseurs of speed and drive.
CFMOTO U10 EPS
Utilitarian Side-by-side, the top model of the CFMOTO line. It is comfortable, has everything necessary to perform complex tasks: a winch, a cabin with three seats, heated seats, a car steering wheel, a dump truck body, electric power steering, side doors, a windshield and a plastic roof.
Engine
The 4-stroke 2-cylinder engine with a volume of 962.6 cm3 and a power of 72 “horses” develops a torque of 74 Nm. The cooling system is liquid, the fuel injection system is Bosch. Like other CFMOTO UTVs, there is a CVT with reduction gearing. 2×4 and 4×4 modes are available with the option of forced differential locking.
Main characteristics
The dimensions of the all-terrain vehicle are 2945x1615x1850 mm, ground clearance is 265 mm, wheelbase is 2,050 mm. The dry weight of the ATV is 672 kg. The front independent suspension is built on advanced A-arms on hydraulics with 180 mm of travel. The rear is also independent, on double transverse H-shaped arms with a hydraulic stroke of 190 mm. Disc brakes. The model reaches a maximum speed of 95 km/h.
CFMOTO U10 EPS can be used for tourist expeditions, hunting and fishing trips. The spacious body allows you to take the necessary luggage with you.
Side-by-side all-terrain vehicles from CFMOTO are a great option if you decide to switch from a car to an ATV. All controls are located in the usual places. This technique is universal, it is suitable for work and leisure. Whatever model you choose, you will feel comfortable and safe in it even in the wild.
In the sea of UTV diversity, it is not easy for an unprepared person to navigate. Manufacturers offer cars, as they say, to suit any request and budget. And if you decide to join the ranks of YouTubers, to make the best choice you need to answer several questions for yourself.
