Displaying items by tag: ATVS

Friday, 01 September 2023 12:55

A real NZ safety story

Back in 1990, Malcolm Gray was an importer and distributor of conventional motorcycle helmets.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 15 October 2021 12:55

ATV kit offers speed control, geofencing

Off-road specialists Polaris has launched a new speedcontrol and geofencing kit, aimed at keeping operators and workplaces safer by allowing users to set maximum speed limits and limit speeds in geofenced areas.

Published in Machinery & Products
Thursday, 16 September 2021 13:55

OPD coming on all Oz ATVs

With just a month to go before all new and secondhand imported ATVs bikes sold in Australia must be fitted with operator protection devices (OPD) and meet minimum stability requirements, one in six quad bikes for sale through dealerships do not meet the new national safety standards.

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 28 May 2021 08:55

New model raises the bar

While there appears to be a gradual move towards UTV or side by sides, the ATV/quad bike still plays a major mobility role in the New Zealand rural landscape.

Published in Machinery & Products

Recent media releases from Worksafe and ACC, picked up by media outlets, focused on workplace incidents on farms from the use of quad bikes – or All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs).

Published in Machinery & Products
Friday, 04 September 2020 06:47

OPD argument raging on

A stoush is brewing with the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) heavily criticising Farmsafe Australia’s recent Safer Farm Report.

Published in Machinery & Products
Monday, 08 June 2020 12:19

Suzuki brings field days to the farm

The farming sector is very important to Suzuki, says the company.

Thursday, 12 March 2020 10:37

Are quads on the way out?

Over the ditch, it sounds as if the death knell for quads is sounding.

Published in Machinery & Products
Thursday, 05 March 2020 11:09

A tale of two Honda's

Honda's new TRX 520 ATV's are pretty impressive. But which model would you choose?

Published in Machinery & Products
Thursday, 05 March 2020 10:57

Hisun makes ground in NZ

Although it's not a well-recognised name in New Zealand ATV or UTV circles, Hisun NZ has been gaining traction.

Published in Machinery & Products
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