March 8, 2010: Recently unveiled quad P&A
INDIANAPOLIS — Here is a look at some of the new quad and UTV?products that were unveiled at the recently held Dealer Expo in Indianapolis.
UTV Jack
Company: Hi-Lift Jack Company
Contact: 800/233-2051; www.hi-lift.com
Sure, the old-school ratchet jack has been around for years, but never has it been so convenient for side-by-side riders. It’s available in 36- and 42-inch sizes, weighs less than 30 pounds and allows lifting the UTV from several locations for getting out of (and over) a bind, log, rock or other obstacle.
MSRP: $98.32 (32 inch), $101.25 (42)
ProVantage Bucket
Company: Warn Industries
Contact: 800/543-9276; www.warn.com
Turn your ProVantage blade into a handy bucket loader with this kit that nets a 200-pound capacity, the ability to move five cubic feet of material and a 60-degree dump angle. The dump release is operable from the driver’s seat and, when you lower the bucket, it automatically resets to the “ready” position.
MSRP: Contact company for pricing details.
Heavy Duty Rhino Spindles
Company: Trinity Racing
Contact: 909/373-1337; www.trinityracing.com
Trinity’s Heavy Duty Rhino Spindles exceed industry standards and are strong enough to handle higher impact loads and extreme racing conditions without failure. Also, they’re warranted for a year against bending or breakage.
MSRP: $400, $570 with bearings and seals
PIAA HID Bulb Conversion Kit
Company: PIAA Powersports
Contact: 800/525-7422;
www.piaapowersports.com
Throw three to four times more light from the front of your ATV or UTV with the new HID Conversion Bulb Kit from PIAA. The bulbs deliver a 6000-Kelvin light beam, according to PIAA, and are a direct factory replacement that will fit most popular ATVs and UTVs. The kits come complete with bulbs, ultra-thin ballast, igniters, relay harness, hardware, hardness ties and instructions.
MSRP: Contact company for pricing details.
Vision Load Boss Tires
Company: Vision Wheels
Contact: www.visionwheels.com
These radial tires feature a six-ply design and a unique tread pattern that is specifically made for hard-surface or turf applications. According to Vision, they exceed most DOT specifications and offer good traction and great wear resistance, making them great for people who use their ATVs on roads or hard-pack gravel.
MSRP: $74.95
Extend-A-Haul
Company: Extend-A-Haul
Contact: 877/928-7787; www.extendahaul.com
Hauling two sport quads or a long UTV in the back of a pickup truck is now available with the new Extend-A-Haul system. The unit is a heavy-duty aluminum truck bend extender that also serves as a ramp for loading ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles or other powersports equipment. Simply extend the rack system, pull a couple pins and angle it toward the ground. Then load your machine on the first rack extension and use the electric winch to pull it up.
MSRP: Starts at $1,395