Two-Wheel Drive "ATV"

Two-Wheel Drive "ATV" ATV'S ATV'S 26-1-6 Whether you call it an all-terrain motorcycle or a 2-wheel "ATV", the Rokon Ranger has a lot of unusual features: • Front AND rear wheel drive that lets you tow and carry big loads. • An automatic transmission with a choice of three speed ranges to provide power at slow speeds. • Wide, deep-cleated, low pressure tires that grip any surface. • A rugged, welded steel frame with high ground clearance (15 in.). A steel skid plate to protect the engine and allow climbing over large obstacles. There's even a tow bar on back. • 12 or 15-in. sealed aluminum wheels that allow the motorcycle to go through water up to 2 ft. deep. The hollow wheel housings can also be used to store fuel or water. • Front, rear and brake lights and front and rear storage racks. The Rokon is powered by a 4-stroke Kohler 172 cc engine that's quiet and has easy compression release starting. Its top speed is 40 mph. Tire chains are available for traveling on snow or ice. The lightweight rig weighs only 208 lbs. It leaves a track lighter than a person's footprint, according to the company. A rear seat allows you to carry a passenger. A complete line of accessories is available, including a 3-pt. hitch, 10-in. moldboard plow, belt-driven power take-off kit, log skidder, and a bolt-on side car that attaches with one bolt. The pto can be used to operate pumps and small generators, and the log skidder can be used to haul logs up to 20 in. in diameter. A universal holder allows you to mount a GPS, cell or satellite phone and adjust it for a variety of angles. "It's a versatile vehicle that can help you do a lot of jobs. The automatic transmission makes it easy to drive," says Tom Blais. "It's ideal for hunting and for herding animals because the 4-stroke engine is very quiet. It also works well for dragging logs out of small woodlots. It's easier to maneuver than a 4-wheeler in the woods. You can use it to tow loads up to 3,000 lbs. It comes in handy for checking crops because it's narrow enough that you can drive down between the rows. Even if the ground is muddy you won't get stuck. "The pto allows you to pump water or generate electricity in remote areas. The side car makes the vehicle wider, but some people want the ability to carry more cargo. The hollow wheels allow this motorcycle to float in water. You can walk beside it in water that's 5 ft. deep, and if you hold it up it'll float right next to you." Sells for $4,875. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Rokon International, 50 Railroad Ave., Rochester, N. H. 03839 (ph 603 431-5100; fax 603 431-9506; E-mail: info@rokon.com; Website: www.rokon.com).

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