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There is a wide range of ride on vehicles to suit every need and situation. Find out more about the different types of vehicles and their specific uses.

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This range of vehicles can be powered by a petrol or diesel motor and are used in the turf industry, parks or gardens where large areas of lawn need maintaining.

They are ideal for the home/property owner with a large lawn area to keep tidy. Many different engine sizes, blade mountings and cutting widths are available.

For more information on ride on mowers, check the Textron and John Deere websites.

All terrain vehicles, or ATV's as they are commonly called, are four wheeled motorbikes.

They can be two or four wheel drive and most can tow a small trailer. There are also carry racks mounted at the front and rear of the bike.

ATV's are good value for small farm owners who need to get around their property with small loads, such as tools, for general maintenance. They do tend to be noisy, and sometimes hard to steer until you get used to them. It's a good idea to use them away from where people are working.

Visit the Kawasaki and Honda websites to see the variety of ATV's available.

Battery powered vehicles are used mainly by commercial operations, such as nurseries and golf courses. Their main advantage is they operate from a pollution free power source, which means no loud engine noise, or toxic fumes.

These vehicles tend to have smaller dimensions than their fuel powered cousins and are therefore excellent for confined spaces. Their smooth, quiet operation make them suitable for use around merchandise and people.

Get some more details on the EZGO and E-Gator models of battery powered vehicles.

Fuel powered vehicles (sometimes called utility vehicles) are fine for open, outdoor areas where the fumes and noise they give off are not a problem for other people.

This type of vehicle is often used for grooming golf courses or in the open areas of production nurseries and turf farms.

They can be fuelled by petrol or diesel and their greater engine size gives them a larger payload and greater towing power which can be used with accessories such as top dressers, aerators and seeders.

Have a closer look at some utility vehicles made by Kawasaki and John Deere and the attachments which are available.

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