Patent ID: 8029021
Filing Date: 2011-10-04
Classification: B60G,B60K,B60R,B62D,F16D

Abstract:
1. A utility vehicle comprising: a plurality of ground engagement members; a main frame supported by a first portion of the plurality of ground engagement members, the first portion of the plurality of ground engagement members arranged on a plurality of longitudinally spaced axles; a modular frame supported by a second portion of the plurality of ground engagement members; an engine supported by the main frame and configured to provide power to at least one of the plurality of ground engagement members of the second portion of the ground engagement members; a transmission operatively coupled to the engine, the transmission includes a continuously variable transmission which receives power from the engine and provides power to the at least one of the plurality of ground engagement members of the second portion of the ground engagement members; an operator area supported by the main frame, the operator area including seating for at least two occupants in a side-by-side arrangement, steering controls operatively coupled to at least a portion of the plurality of ground engagement members, and engine controls operatively coupled to the engine, wherein the modular frame is removably coupled to the main frame through at least three spaced apart connections which substantially prevent the modular frame from pivoting relative to the main frame when the modular frame is coupled to the main frame.