Utv Parts

As president and owner of one of the leading manufacturers of fire and medical units skid built specifically for these specialized vehicles, I get calls every day from general managers and directors across the country to investigate the relevance of a UTV to model type over another. Those who have not purchased yet UTV lucky. It is the organization that has already purchased a UTV with the mistaken notion that the particular / model they have purchased will be sufficient to meet the needs of emergency services they run, which are sometimes difficult.

There are many brands and models to choose from UTV on the market today. Some are much better suited to emergency services work than others. Some have nothing to do UTV used by these organizations at all for the work of emergency services. Polaris Ranger 6x6 and 4x4, Kubota RTV 900, Kawasaki Mule 3010, John Deere Gator 6x6 and 4x4 Cub Cadet big country, the Buffalo 6x6 and Argo amphibious all units that are very popular and seem to be better adapted Emergency services work. There are many other brands and models that need to be more strict controls to ensure they are relevant to the mission they are expected to perform.

Emergency services organizations need to put so much time, effort, thought and due diligence in the purchase of UTV as they would for their next ambulance or fire truck. First, we need to define the mission objectives, the types of typography and geography in lead response (hills, steep or swampy environments, wet) and, finally, the primary mission of 'UTV in the organization, medical transportation, fire fight against the wilderness or a combination of both. Once these questions have been answered, the organization can look at the specifications of different models available UTV type that best meet the objectives of the mission. Second, safety must always be top of the list. Most UTV provide seat belts but make sure the model you are interested UTV is equipped with them (and then write good SOG or SOP for your organization monitor the safety belts always the rule) and have ROPS ( roll over protective structure) which is essentially a safety cage protects occupants sitting areas with UTV. Thirdly, the total weight load capacity of the entire unit, but out of the carrying capacity of the cargo bed is of paramount importance. This is where many departments are stumbling. They go out and buy a unit that can satisfy the transportation industry needs of these units skating, but know too late.

When considering the purchase of a UTV, I'm sure that is true 4x4 or 6x6 towing capacity is a must for your organization. Again, check the brand / model specification carefully. Some claim to be 6x6 (which they are, almost), but looking closely you will see that only 4 of the 6 wheels of the vehicle driving wheels are true. The other two wheels are just coasting. Try looking units turning radius on the 6x6 from the 4x4, or load requirements of your mission dictates the 6x6 on the 4x4.

As the requirements for cargo bed of a medical type unit skates, I have a basic rule that the UTV you buy should be rated to carry at least 650 lbs. in the cargo bed of the unit. We arrive at this figure by adding the weight of the shoe reference unit (usually 150 lbs. And less) by the average weight of an attendant, patient, trauma bag, bag and O2 bottles and other items needed . There is that UTV is valued at only carry 400 lbs. in the cargo bed, which is well below the 650 lbs. above. If this is a fight against wild land fires with water shoes and gear you want, this number could jump to 900 lbs. especially f.