They say good things come to those who wait, but TGB delivered the great news that the much anticipated UTV is finally coming to American dealers at AIMExpo. We got a full walk around from National Sales Manager Scotty Smith at the trade show, where it was also announced American TGB is working with Northpoint Finance to give dealers 6 months free flooring to help launch the new side-by-side. This is above and beyond the 12-month flooring offered on TGB’s range of Blade ATVs, courtesy of Dealers Direct.
“We're introducing our 2024 Landmax 1000 EPS,” says Smith. “This will be coming in four different designs with the first one in the United States that we're selling. This will be available to all our dealers and to the public within the next 30 days… (following the AIMExpo debut).” Although it is billed as the “ultimate workhorse,” the Landmax does come with an equal amount of creature comforts, according to Scotty.
“So as you can see, it's got quite a nice bit of features built into it: 4,500-pound front winch — standard. Beefy front bumper — standard. 14” heels — standard.” Front tires are 27 x 9 radials, rears are 27 x 11 radials and all four corners are anchored by hydraulic disc brakes. Power steering and a tilt wheel are also standard.
And before ask, there are indeed plenty of cup holders! Six strategically placed cup holders ensure refreshments are always within arms reach! Additional interior amenities include a digital speedometer, built-in USB port, DC 12v 20-amp outlet, and a battery trickle charging outlet.
“The standard model comes with net doors, but we also have a model coming in with full doors, electric windows, heater, glass windshield with a wiper on it… basically a sealed automotive style cabin.”
At the heart of the matter is a 997cc V-Twin pumping out 83 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque. “Our V-Twin engine has been very successfully used for many years in our ATVs and other products.” Since Taiwan Golden Bee was launched to produce Vespa scooters under license back in the day, the CVT system is dialed in and coupled with EFI to ensure smooth and predicable power delivery. Depending on usage 2WD/4WD modes are backed up by 4WD diff lock/low range when things get really sticky. There is even a turf mode — standard.
“Of course it has a tilt-bed. The Pro model that is coming out later will even have an electric tilt bed.” Speaking of the bed, Smith notes that it has been designed for a heavy 1,000-pound payload. A series of D-Rings serve as attachment points for strapping down cargo. Towing capacity is rated at 2,500 lbs.
“This is going to be a very successful model… We've been waiting for about a year to get this thing in. We have a lot of the Landmaxes pre-sold already,” concludes Smith. “This UTV is going to be a life changer for customers and a game changer for us!”
Dealers who missed seeing the launch at AIMExpo can contact Scotty at American TGB via email contactus@americantgb.com or click here for a Dealer application:
https://www.americantgb.com/dealer-signup/
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Norcross, GA
(678) 666-3131
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