Polaris® Industries is launching a new military-grade all-terrain vehicle (ATV) featuring Terrain Armor™ Non-Pneumatic Tires (NPT).

Here we talk about the New Sportsman WV850 H.O. All-Terrain Vehicle Features Terrain Armor Non-Pneumatic Tires. Pending its availability in December 2013, in very limited quantities, the new Sportsman® WV850 H.O., 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 1,500lbs/680kgs
• A standard 3,500 lb winch for confidence in extreme settings

Connectikpeople has also observed that, 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 (EPS) to reduce fatigue and terrain feedback

Connectikpeople can also recall that, Polaris Defense started offering NPT tires as an option for its military vehicles. For those who unfamiliar, this technology is beneficial for military work due to the fact the tires never go flat.

About Polaris®

Polaris is a recognized leader in the powersports industry with annual 2012 sales of $3.2 billion. Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets innovative, high quality off-road vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and the Polaris RANGER^® and RZR^® side-by-side vehicles, snowmobiles, motorcycles and small vehicles.

Polaris is among the global sales leaders for both snowmobiles and off-road vehicles and has established a presence in the heavyweight cruiser and touring motorcycle market with the Victory and Indian motorcycle brands. Additionally, Polaris continues to invest in the global on-road small vehicle industry with Global Electric Motorcars (GEM), Goupil Industrie SA, Aixam Mega S.A.S., and internally developed vehicles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Polaris and KLIM branded apparel and Polaris accessories and parts. Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII”, and the Company is included in the S&P Mid-Cap 400 stock price index.