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This sport ATV -- intended for racing but perfect for the back 40 as well -- has one no-weld aluminum frame to make it durable and light. The liquid-cooled 449cc engine provides enough pop for quick acceleration. The tires have a center stiffness to keep you on the road. And, the front tire uses a dual-hydraulic brake to help you stop quickly and has a wide chassis for extra stability.![Bone-Crunching Wheel Loader Weighs 6 Tons]()
You need to move stuff. Caterpillar makes monster machines that can lift your car. Sounds like a match made in heaven. The 70-net horsepower 907H Compact Wheel Loader, which weighs 12,000 pounds, has a bucket that can hold 1.3-cubic yards of rock, tree limbs, and other materials. A differential lock for both wheels keeps you stable. While the kids play video games in the den, you can use a multi-function joystick in this loader that's designed for precise control and extreme, 5000-pound lift capacity.![Drive Through Swamps, Roll Through Bogs]()
This 50-horsepower utility vehicle is made for swamp dwelling. The Gator 825i has a powerful 815cc engine that's liquid cooled. Also has an inline 3-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder (a first in the utility vehicle segment) with dual overhead cams and electronic fuel injection. The front and rear axles use their own independent suspension system to help balance your ride. Top speed: 44MPH.![Demolish in Quiet Comfort]()
The 33-horsepower Bobcat M-Series E32 is made for demolition and excavation projects, but it'll also come in handy if you just need to take down a fence. You control the hydraulic arm with a finger-tip joystick, and the piston pump and valve system senses the load and adjust controls accordingly. The E32 weighs about 3.5 tons and goes about 3MPH. Nothing like demolishing in style: the comfortable cab has air temp controls, auto-shifts between low and fast speed, and is 50% quieter than the previous model.![Ramped-up Toyota 4Runner 4x4]()
This 2010 Toyota 4Runner Trail Edition, powered by a new 4.0 liter V6 engine that gets 18MPG on the highway, is rugged enough for rock-climbing, driving through mud-drenched gorges, and getting the kids to soccer practice without incident. A newly improved A-TRAC system distributes drive force to any wheel, and there's now an electronically-locked rear differential to keep the vehicle stable. A new Downhill Assist Control mode keeps the car at a low speed as you descend from the mountaintop.![Off-roader Has Bed, Kitchen Sink]()
The new Mercedes-Benz Unimog is an off-road motorhome. No really -- this monster truck can slog over any basin or rock formation. The axles can articulate at a 30-degree angle (one up on a rock, one on the road), and the massive 4,249-cc engine powers this 4-ton behemoth through any tundra. The doors and hatches are all rubber-sealed, and the 76-gallon tank for the diesel engine will keep you running for miles. Yet, the cab is essentially an apartment on wheels -- it has a bathroom (with wash basin and shower), kitchen with gas stove, seating area, and sleeping area with a queen bed.![Military Truck Available for Personal Use]()
This all-wheel-drive 6x6 military truck, which Mercedes-Benz started selling for civilian use last year, offers a choice of two operating weights: 16 tons or 18 tons. The rear people-hauler can also be used for gear and equipment weighing up to about 7-10 tons. The engine is positioned toward the far front end for maximum weight over the front axle and better traction on steep roads and rocky ravines.![Workhorse Truck With 735 Pounds of Torque]()
Ford's new 2011 Super Duty is a monster of a truck. The massive 6.7L Power Stroke, V8 turbo diesel engine, all new for the 2011 model year, is on average 18% more fuel efficient than the previous model. For powering up a steep embankment or pulling your camper through tick mud, the engine runs at an earth-shaking 390 horsepower and has 735 pounds-per-foot of torque. Even the steel sides on this truck are 6.7mm thick. The crew-cab version seats six and has a 37.5 gallon fuel tank.![Flying in Style at 133 Knots]()
This twin-engine helicopter weighs 4 tons and cruises at 133 knots. New for this year, the Europcopter EC145 offers the Mercedes-Benz Style option that seats 9 passengers and has the same ambient lighting as the S-Class, fine upholstery, and 15-inch LCD televisions with DVD. Each seat is mounted on rails for easy repositioning or removal if you need more storage for your gear.![Rugged Wagon For Off-Roading And Tough Commutes]()
The most rugged Volvo in their fleet, the XC70 T6 uses a 3.0 liter, turbocharged V6 engine with 281 horsepower and 295 pounds per foot of torque. Like the Toyota 4Runner, the XC70 uses a Electronic Hill Descent Control system that keep the vehicle in a low gear and minimal speed for mountain descents. Even as you off-road through the hill country, you can ride in style on the highway -- the XC70 has cruise control that adapts speed automatically and a lane departure warning system.![Aggressive ATV Steers Like Your Car]()
Yamaha Motors added electric power steering to the new Grizzly 700 FI this year, essentially making the ATV steer like your car. An electric motor senses your speed and twist on the handlebars and wheels, then automatically makes it easier to turn. This model has 11.8 inches of ground clearance, a front and rear rack (combined they hold almost 300 pounds of gear), and has a 1322-pound tow capacity.![Tow in Style and Comfort]()
The rough and ready Volkswagen Touareg is the German automaker's most rugged vehicle, with an optional roof rack for a kayak and a 4-ton towing capacity -- enough for a camper or large boat. The full-time 4x4 is unique among SUVs in that it is always engaged and can provide extra power to any of the wheels if you do happen to get stuck on a boat ramp. The car is rugged, but has luxury extras such as heated power windshield washer nozzles and lights that follow the road as you turn.![Luxury Car, Exceptional Cargo Space]()
With the Mercedes-Benz G55, it's all about the cargo -- almost 80-cubic feet of it, or enough for your camping gear and the family who is coming along. The most rugged Mercedes in their line, the G-Class offers a decidedly truck-like 516 pounds-per-foot of torque and a 500 horsepower V8 engine. Like the VW Touareg, the G55 has full-time AWD that provides power to each wheel in a slip.![Hill-Climber Won't Slip on the Road]()
One of the annoying aspects of towing a boat or camper is that, when you drive up a hill and have to stop, there's an awkward moment involving the brakes and sliding backwards. The Nissan Frontier has a unique hill assist feature that pauses the vehicle for about two seconds after you stop on a hill and need to drive off again. The 4.0-liter V6 engine is no slouch, and the truck -- which gets about 23 MPH highway, has almost 9-inches of ground clearance for getting out of the muck.![Powerful and Smooth Cycle]()
This Vegas Jackpot cycle from Victory, which has a 97-horsepower engine, uses electronic fuel injection for a smooth and stutter-free ride. The 6-speed transmission provides extra zip on a rainy roadway, especially when you hit the sixth gear and the RPM drops down to a glide. The rear tire, which is 250mm wide, provides extra traction for mountain passes and winding roads.![Light Motocross Sips Fuel]()
The small fuel tank on this motocross bike, the all new Honda CRF250R, is stingy with gas. In fact, the battery-less fuel injection system controls fuel electronically to provide just the right amount of power. A new single exhaust provides better weighting and a straightened damper keeps the bike level.![Escape From The Mud at 200MPH]()
You might not be able to drive through a foot of mud, but you can sure escape from it. The new Audi R8 GT has a 5.2-liter, 560-horsepower V10 engine and goes from 0-60 in 3.7 seconds. It's lighter than the previous R8 model by about 220 pounds, and has a top speed of about 200MPH. The R8 is hand-assembled in Germany and they have made only about 300 of them so far.Mighty Machines of Mass Mayhem
Father's Day is fast approaching, and that can mean only one thing: time to get outside and drive heavy machinery. These powerful machines can help you move rocks in the front yard, drive through a mud bath, climb a mountain, or just get to work on time. They're engineered for mayhem and excitement.
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