North America's First Diesel-Powered ATV

North America's First Diesel-Powered ATV ATV'S ATV'S 21-2-24 The newest ATV on the market in North America is an industrial strength, diesel powered rig built in England. It was exhibited for the first time at the recent Canadian International Farm Equipment Show in Toronto. "As far as we know, the GHL Diablo is the first diesel powered ATV on the market in North America," says Dexter Dombro, of Alta Terra Ventures Corp., importer. "It's ideal for checking stock, fences, pulling mowers or sprayers for or-chards or vineyards." It's powered by a Mitsubishi 2-cyl. 635 cc engine, which is 135 cc bigger than any ATV on the market. The engine mounts further back on the chassis than most ATV's to give it a lower center of gravity. The rig won't tip over, even on a 45 degree slope, and gets much better fuel economy than gas-powered units, the company notes. It features variable speed transmission, with heavy-duty chain driven final drive. It's fitted with big 25 by 8.00 by 12-in. rear tires and 25 by 12.5 by 12-in. front tires. Carrying capacity is 132 lbs on the front rack and 308 lbs on the rear rack. Maxi-mum towing capacity is 2,200 lbs. It will soon be available with 3-pt. hitch and a shaft drive, the company notes. Sells for $11,900 (Canadian). Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Alta Terra Ventures Corp., P.O. Box 788, Slave Lake, Alberta, Canada TOG 2AO (ph 403 849-4118; fax 6332).

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