We first told you about Polaris’ release of its new military-grade all-terrain vehicle featuring Terrain Armor Non-Pneumatic Tires last November on www.dirttoysmag.com. The new Sportsman WV850 H.O. with Terrain Armor was available late last year in very limited quantities.
Early last year, Polaris Defense started offering NPT tires as an option for its military vehicles. The technology is beneficial for military work due to the fact that the tires never go flat. Polaris has tested NPTs under several extreme situations, including logging more than 350 miles/563 kilometers after receiving fire from a 50-cal round and driving 1,000 miles/1609 kilometers with a 3 in/7.6 cm railroad spike in the tread and webbing.
Beyond having no flats, consumers will appreciate the other benefits Terrain Armor tires offer including a better center of gravity, improved cornering due to less pushing and the capability for the tires to be designed for a diverse range of applications.
The vehicle includes:
• A military-grade fully automatic single-speed transmission including forward and reverse gears
• An upgraded shock package that offers superior handling under heavy load or while traversing rugged landscape
• An increased cooling capacity for long days and high temperatures
• Steel racks capable of carrying 600 lbs/272 kgs of cargo
• A 2 in/5.1 cm receiver hitch that can tow 1,500 lbs/680kgs
• A standard 3,500-lb winch for confidence in extreme settings
To enable long days at work while enhancing the operator’s effectiveness and comfort, the Sportsman WV850 H.O. features:
• An unmatched 11.75 gal/44.48 liter fuel capacity to work longer between fills
• Wider foot wells to accommodate larger work footwear
• Standard Electronic Power Steering to reduce fatigue and terrain feedback
The Sportsman WV850 H.O. with Terrain Armor was built to meet the rugged demands of the hunt or endless hours on the work site, and shares the same Avalanche Gray color as its hard-working utility counterpart the Polaris BRUTUS.
More information about the WV850 H.O. can be found at www.terrainarmor.com
