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Gravely Introduces the Atlas JSV Utility Vehicle

Ultimate Job Site Vehicle Designed for Maximum Work

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Brillion, Wis. (October 21, 2014) – Gravely introduces the Gravely Atlas JSV utility vehicle designed for heavy jobsite work. With a 1,900 lb. payload and 2,000 lb. towing capacity, the Atlas allows work crews to literally haul a ton. Supported by an on-demand, true all-wheel drive system and De Dion rear suspension, this Jobsite Vehicle (JSV) provides the heavy-duty traction and suspension required to maintain full ground clearance and a smooth ride even when carrying maximum loads. “This vehicle was designed from the ground up with the contractor and facility manager experience in mind.” says Bill Engler, Director Commercial Sales. “Industry-leading features ensure that it will handle even the toughest jobs. Everything about the Atlas is designed for the jobsite. From pedal spacing that accommodates work boots to the details of the cargo bed.”

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USSOCOM Recognizes Polaris Defense at AUSA Event

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 13, 2014) — U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Lt. Col. Utsler recognized Polaris Defense today, during an event at AUSA, for the company’s rapid delivery and support of the Light Weight All-Terrain Vehicle (LTATV) contract. Contract execution included support of user evaluation and government testing, delivery of vehicles with tactical accessories to multiple USSOCOM locations, and providing training and sustainment parts to those locations. Polaris CEO Scott Wine praised USSOCOM for its willingness to partner with private industry and accepted an American flag that has been flown on multiple missions over Afghanistan.

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Polaris Defense Debuts Newly Contracted Ultra-Light Vehicle

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MINNEAPOLIS (October 7, 2014) — Polaris Defense, a division of Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is excited to announce the launch of the DAGOR™ ultra-light combat vehicle, at the 2014 Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting, in Washington, D.C. , Oct. 13-15. The DAGOR was designed and tested, and is now under contract and in production – all in less than two years – leveraging Polaris’ world class off-road engineering and design capability, to meet an emerging threat to SOF and light infantry forces. “The DAGOR was engineered to meet a very demanding set of light-mobility needs for our customer,” said Jed Leonard, manager of Advanced Mobility Platforms, and Polaris Defense. “It provides the optimal balance of rapid air transportability, payload and advanced mobility. The design offers our customers a modular, light-weight platform to support a variety of expeditionary missions.”

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First Ride - Yamaha Viking VI

Quieter, Comfortable, Capable

Written By:

John Arens

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Yamaha made it very clear last year that the Viking would be the first of many models designed to carry them back into the Side x Side market. The new, six seat Viking VI is the second installment on that promise and it builds on the hard-working features of the original Viking, but with upgrades and features to make it even more capable for the entire work crew. Since Texas accounts for a large percentage of Side x Side sales, many of which are the multi-passenger “crew” type vehicles, Yamaha thought it would be fitting to preview their big Viking VI where it would be right at home.