On the new planters, twin inverted staggered covering discs are mounted directly behind the openers. The disks return the moist soil to the seed trench. Chevron-tread press wheels seal the closed seed trenc h and firm the furrow, eliminating air pockets and promoting germination. Toyota's most popular sport utility vehicle, the 4Runner, receives a complete redesign for 1996. The new model showcases all-new engines, chassis, interior and exterior styling, enhanced safety equipment and added utility.
Limited models are only available with the four-speed automatic.
Essentially the 1996 Big Bear 2WD is an extension of the popular Yamaha Big Bear 4x4. The 2WD version maintains the same light and responsive steering as the 4x4, and boasts a tight turning radius for maneuvering out of tig ht spots. Shifting is simplified by the user-friendly automatic clutch whic h provides smooth action. This all adds up to a machine that can shoulder a combined 264 pounds on its spacious steel racks or two up to 904 pounds with its standard trailer hitch.