With prices of virtually every consumer product rising relentlessly, it is good to talk about a product that offers excellent value-for-money for once, and one that won’t break the bank.
The world of four-wheeled ATVs might not be one that you are familiar with, but it is big business, especially in the agriculture, forestry, game lodge and industrial sectors, where ruggedness, practicality and go-anywhere ability are paramount.
Quite naturally, you’d expect this to be an expensive sector of the market and, largely, you wouldn’t be wrong. But what if I told you that there was a way of getting into that market for a lot less than R100,000?
You’ll all be familiar with the Big Boy brand through seeing thousands of their two-wheelers on the roads of our cities performing delivery duties. Now, SAM, the local importer of Big Boy, is rightly proud to announce two new four-wheel ATVs, called the Big Boy Tracker.
There are two models: a 4×4 and a 4×2. The 4×4 is powered by a fuel-injected 287 cc single-cylinder engine, producing 17kW and 28 Nm, coupled to a CVT transmission, feeding power to all four wheels via a shaft. Low and high gear ratios are available, and the maximum payload is 200 kg. There are front and rear carry racks, a tow hook, steel wheel rims and LED lights. Ground clearance is 270 mm. There’s even a USB-C socket! Fuel capacity is 14 litres.
All of that must sound normal for a vehicle of its intended use, but what might not be so normal is the price; would you believe, R79,999!
If even that is too expensive for your tastes, there is the Tracker 250 4×2. The engine is a 224 cc single, producing 10.8 kW, driving the rear wheels through a CVT gearbox. The final drive is by chain, which will reduce operating and maintenance costs. Lighting is LED, the fuel capacity is also 14 litres, load capacity is 150 kg and, at R49,999, it could be the perfect tool for your farm, estate or lodge. Oh, and both options have a reverse gear too, making it easy to get out of a tight spot…
With over 100 Big Boy dealers across the country, purchasing, servicing and maintenance will never be a problem. For more information, head to www.samotorcycles.co.za
