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CUB CADET CONTINUED FROM PAGE 30 www.PowersportsBusiness.com Polaris unveils first single-seat youth vehicle, ACE 150 The 34-by-46-by-11-inch cargo bed features an exclu- sive set of integrated attachment points — "T" slots — to help secure pur- pose-built acces- sories. The vertical slots accept standard 3/4-inch plywood for partitions and slots on top of the s i d e r a i l s t o accommodate standard 1-by- 3-inch furring strips. The bed boasts a 500-pound cargo capacity for hauling everything from firewood, to stone, to the trophies of a hunting or fishing expedition. A growing list of accessories will be avail- able in 2017 to customize the vehicle: Upper doors (pair) Scratch-resistant vented or folding poly- carbonate windshields Rear window Spare tire mount Dual 11.5-Inch LED light bar kit Four cube LED light kit Rock sliders Rear bumper Front and rear turf tires 72-inch snow blade The Challenger 550 offers a 546cc Elec- tronic Fuel Injected (EFI) engine rated at 27.5 horsepower, while the Challenger 750 fea- tures a 35.8 horsepower 735cc EFI engine. Both models combine versatility and strength, accelerating to speeds up to 45 mph, tow- ing up to 1,200 pounds and pulling up to 3,500 pounds with the standard winch. Three- way adjustable shocks and off-road tires with selectable locking front and rear differentials transform typically-challenging obstacles into no challenge at all. The new utility vehicles are available in Cub Yellow, blue, red, black or camo to further fit the personalization goals of the customer. The Challenger Series 550 and 750 are the latest in a growing line of utility vehicles from Cub Cadet, joining the Challenger 400, the Challenger 500, the Challenger 700 and the Challenger 750 Crew. PSB $3,799 MSRP unit added to youth lineup Polaris in March announced the launch of the the single-seat Polaris ACE 150 EFI, the industry's only single-seat youth model with a protective cab frame. Modeled after Polaris ACE vehicles, the new Polaris ACE 150 EFI gives kids 10 years old and older the single- seat freedom enjoyed by their adult counter- parts. Parents will love the included safety features and kids will love how fun it is to drive. "Polaris continues t o i n n o - v a t e i t s youth line up to pro- vide a wide variety of safe, fun options for kids," said Craig Scanlon, Polaris Off-Road Vehicles chief retail officer. "The new Polaris ACE 150 EFI is another way for families to share the off-road riding experience together." The Polaris ACE 150 EFI has several fea- tures to provide a safe, enjoyable ride. The 150cc, electronic fuel injected (EFI) engine has four speed-limit modes. Standard from the factory the vehicle is limited to 10 mph. Adults are able to adjust the top speed to 15 mph, 22 mph or 29 mph, based on the skills of the rider. Other safety features include LED daytime run- ning lights, seatbelt, side nets, whip flag and parking brake. Additionally, the vehicle comes with a video explaining safe operation and a DOT-approved helmet to reinforce the impor- tance of wearing proper safety gear. The Polaris ACE 150 EFI offers a large ergonomic range of adjustability to grow with the driver. This includes ample amounts of headroom, tilt steering wheel and pedals, and adjustable bucket seat for growing riders. Likewise, the vehicle is the most capable youth model, featuring 6 inches of rear suspension travel, 9 inches of ground clear- a n c e a n d 22-inch tires. The features enable easier m a n e u v e r - a b i l i t y o v e r o b s t a c l e s a n d provide easier handling for youth riders. For added customization, the Polaris ACE 150 EFI can be accessorized with poly roof, half- windshield, and front and rear bumpers. The Polaris ACE 150 EFI will be available Indy Red, retails for $3,799 and is expected in dealer- ships end of March. It joins the Phoenix 200, RZR 170 EFI, Outlaw and Sportsman 110 EFI, and Outlaw 50 as part of Polaris youth lineup. PSB ACE vehicles, the new Polaris ACE 150 EFI gives kids 10 years old and older the single- seat freedom enjoyed by their adult counter- parts. Parents will love the included safety features and kids will love how fun it is "Polaris continues t o i n n o - v a t e i t s youth line up to pro- vide a wide variety of safe, fun options tance of wearing proper safety gear. The Polaris ACE 150 EFI offers a large ergonomic range of adjustability to grow with the driver. This includes ample amounts of headroom, tilt steering wheel and pedals, and adjustable bucket seat for growing riders. Likewise, the vehicle is the most capable youth model, featuring 6 inches of rear suspension travel, 9 inches of ground clear- a n c e a n d 22-inch tires. The features enable easier m a n e u v e r - a b i l i t y o v e r o b s t a c l e s a n d provide easier handling for youth riders. The Polaris ACE 150 is the industry's only single-seat youth model with a protec- tive cab frame.

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