Striking a Balance Between Providing a Smooth Ride and Hauling Heavy Loads

Caterpillar designed its first utility vehicles—the gasoline-powered CUV82 and diesel-powered CUV102D—to deliver durability, comfort and maintenance simplicity. The company says these vehicles also come equipped with:

• A steel cargo bed, 1,000-pound total rear cargo capacity and 2,000-pound towing capacity for a variety of applications.
• A four-wheel independent suspension system with a front sway bar to provide stability at full load.
• A long swing-arm suspension, custom-tuned springs and shocks to strike a balance between a smooth ride and hauling loads.
• Ample ground clearance to ensure the vehicles navigate rough terrain with ease.
• A 0.8-L three-cylinder gasoline engine delivering 50 HP on the CUV82 and a 1.0-L three-cylinder diesel engine delivering 25 HP to the CUV102D.
• Smooth acceleration, clear sightlines, and engine braking capability to facilitate hauling and towing.
• A passenger seat base that can be removed and stowed behind the driver's seat to create floor space for hauling oversized items. 
• A column shifter for easy maneuvering through gears.
• A continuously variable transmission, tuned specifically for work applications, for smooth transitions and the ability to handle loads.
• Electric power steering to provide easy handling and tight turning capabilities.
• An instrument gauge for easy viewing of operating information, such as ground speed, engine speed, operating hours, the odometer, battery voltage, engine temperature and fuel levels.
• Easy-access service points to simplify vehicle maintenance, while on-board advanced diagnostics reduce troubleshooting time.
• More than 50 accessory options.