Putting UVs and ATVs to the Test: Bobcat

Among the vehicles tested was the Bobcat 2200 Diesel. Fortunately, our evaluators had a variety of riding conditions, from dry and dusty to wet and muddy, to get a good feel for its capabilities.

By

Justin Davey

Published on April 13, 2012

Bobcat 2200 Diesel

Among the vehicles tested was the Bobcat 2200 Diesel. Fortunately, our evaluators had a variety of riding conditions, from dry and dusty to wet and muddy, to get a good feel for its capabilities.

Evaluation Results
After each ride, evaluators completed a 12-question evaluation form. Vehicles were rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest. Let's see how the Bobcat 2200 diesel scored.

Question	Score
Access to engine and transmission (check oil, change filters, grease fittings, etc.)	3.9
Location of controls and gauges (how easy to locate and operate)	4.1
Ease of shifting transmission (forward and reverse)	4.3
Ease of engaging four-wheel drive, differential lock (if applicable)	3.4
Steering responsiveness, maneuverability	3.9
Acceleration (throttle response from dead start on trail)	3.4
Ease of maintaining a constant speed	4.0
Braking	3.7
Noise level	3.3
Overall ride comfort	3.9
Cargo and storage (capacity, ease of access, location on vehicle)	3.9
General fit and finish (how well built, quality of materials, overall design)	4.3
Total average score	46.1

Draft and stability tests

Our engineers performed draft and stability tests on each of the vehicles. The average speed, draft and horsepower test measured from the speed of the front wheel of the towed vehicle. Tipping tested with full fuel tanks and no driver, passengers or cargo.

Tipping Angles (degrees)

Average speed, draft, and horsepower (5)

Notes: (1) Tipping tested with full fuel tanks and no driver, passengers, or cargo (2) Driver's side down (3) Passenger side down (4) Calculated values (5) Draft limited by vehicle traction (6) Measured from the speed of the front wheel of the towed vehicle (7) Measured from a load cell in the tow line and smoothed by averaging over 1/2-second intervals with a running average (8) Calculated from speed and draft values

Specifications

Features

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