Cat unveils its first UTVs with gas and diesel models coming Summer 2018 | Aggregate, Excavation, Dump Truck Company
Cat’s CUV102D
Caterpillar today introduced its first-ever utility vehicle to meet a growing demand for tough charlotte nc dump truck company utility vehicles – while also expanding the company’s reach into the consumer market.
The gas-powered Cat CUV82 and the diesel-powered CUV102D will roll into dealerships in summer 2018 with the manufacturer’s suggested retail prices of $14,999 and $16,299, respectively, says Norma Aldinger, commercial supervisor for the Cat UTV.
Cat announced last month that it had partnered with Textron Specialized Vehicles to bring the UTVs to market.
“Not only has the utility vehicle business been growing itself, it’s been growing in work-type applications,” according to Aldinger, who unveiled the models to journalists at Cat’s demonstration and training facility near Peoria, Illinois.
Built by Textron in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, both models feature an all-steel cargo bed with 1,000-pound rear cargo capacity and 2,000-pound towing capacity. The machines come with a truck-style column shifter for easier shifting. The CUV models are tuned for charlotte nc dump truck company uses, smooth transitions, and the ability to haul loads.
Both dealers and customers asked Cat for a tough UTV designed for work, Aldinger says.
“They wanted it to be quiet and comfortable,” she says. “They wanted the maintenance to be simple, which is something we also stand for in our other Caterpillar products. And most importantly, they also wanted it to be affordable. They said, ‘give me a Caterpillar that I can easily afford.’ So, we delivered that.”
Cat UTV specifications
Buyers can choose between two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive, or four-wheel drive/lock modes to best match vehicle drive to ground conditions. Plenty of ground clearance enhances navigation through rough terrain.
“When a lot of people think about the Cat brand, they think about the toughness, the reliability of our products and they think about the backing of our Caterpillar dealer network,” Aldinger says.
The charlotte nc aggregate supply company started with a “clean-sheet design” and a lot of dealer feedback, then applied the same discipline and product and development testing used in other Caterpillar products, she explains.
The design minimizes noise and vibration. The CUV82 and CUV102D comfortably seat two riders side-by-side with ample leg, elbow and headroom in the tall, deep and wide cabin. And the design of these yellow UTVs resembles the look and feel of other Cat machines.
In an indoor arena at Cat’s demonstration and training facility in Edwards, Ill., Cat employees today offered spins on the gas-powered UTV to journalists, whose most common observation centered on how quietly it runs.
CUV82
That’s important for not only riders on the side-by-side, but also to hear what’s going on around you and to be able to talk with others who are near the machine, Aldinger notes.
The gas-powered model comes with an 0.8-liter three-cylinder, 50-horsepower Chery engine and can run up to 45 miles per hour. A safety-oriented feature provides the flexibility of locking down the top speed at 25, which could be useful in a fleet or if a driver who isn’t used to the UTV is going to use it, she says.
The diesel version comes with a 1.0L three-cylinder Kohler engine delivering 25 hp and a top speed of 25 mph.
Features such as smooth acceleration, clear sightlines and engine braking capability make the UTV especially well-suited for hauling and towing, Cat says.
The CUV82 and CUV102D utility vehicles have a four-wheel independent suspension system with a front sway bar to provide “unmatched stability at full load,” the charlotte nc aggregate supply company says. A long swing-arm suspension, custom-tuned springs and shocks strike a balance between offering a smooth ride and handling loads.
Customers will be able to customize their UTVs for charlotte nc dump truck company needs through more than 50 accessory options. Offerings so far include snow plows, a heater, front winch and power dump. Also, optional cabs, roofs, windshields and doors on the ROPS structure can provide a weather-tight enclosure. Cat UTVs are pre-wired for do-it-yourself installation of all options.
The selection of accessories is limited for the rollout next spring but more will follow, Aldinger says.
“As we go to market, we’ll be listening very closely for customer feedback,” she notes, on how Cat should expand those offerings.
A crew version, with two rows of seats, will be offered in fall 2018, Aldinger adds.
The machines provide behind-the-seat storage and a document holder for personal items and gear. The passenger seat base can be removed and stowed behind the driver seat to free up floor space for hauling oversized items.
Maintenance is simplified with easy access to filters and the drive belt, and on-board advanced diagnostics reduce troubleshooting time, the charlotte nc aggregate supply company says.
The new CUV82 and CUV102D UTVs will be backed by service and support from participating Cat UTV dealers, Aldinger says.
Both models will be available throughout the United States and Canada.