Do A Full Days Work
You can take on the big hours/miles with confidence having a max range of 500 kilometers!
Operating and maintenance costs are considerably less than the majority of petrol powered UTV’s with an automotive based engine, manual transmission and transfer box with drive shafts meaning no troublesome and costly CVT set up to worry about.
The Tuatara 1000E is Work Ready, Work Tough!
Built For All Terrains
With it’s steel box section chassis you can rely on it’s superior strength and longevity. Both the 2WD and 4WD modes, along with High/Low range and diff locks on both front and rear axles, mean the Tuatara has genuine go anywhere capabilities.
Having a 300mm ground clearance, high entry and departure angles with a good turning circle and unsurpassed traction you can go where others may falter.
With a manual transmission, diffs and transfer box making hill descents becomes much easier and safer on those steep properties.
WELCOME TO THE TUATARA 1000E
With it’s 1000cc, 12-valve water-cooled engine giving a 51 kW (69 hp) output the Tuatara 1000E is a powerful and capable UTV side-by-side. Included are Bosch Electronic Fuel Injection and five‑speed manual transmission with selectable 2WD and 4WD modes.
Suitable for all conditions
The large 26″ high‑grip CST 6‑ply tyres and 310 mm ground clearance, combined with an engine intake snorkel and independent wishbone suspension, give this UTV exceptional “go anywhere” capability. It’s not just an all-terrain vehicle: it’s a true ultra-terrain vehicle (UTV).
Safe and practical
There are three independent seats, each with a four‑point seatbelt, in a walk‑through cabin design. Plus there’s a powerful waterproof radio with Bluetooth, so you can enjoy audio content while you work or play.
Engine
| Engine model | Chery SQR371F |
| Engine type | In-line vertical, three cylinder, water cooled, DOHC, 12 valve |
| Fuel supply | EFI |
| Bore x stroke | 71 mm x 84 mm |
| Displacement | 0.998 L |
| Compression ratio | 11 |
| Rated power | 51 kW (69 hp) |
| Maximum torque | 93 Nm |
| Fuel grade | 91 unleaded or greater |
| Idle speed | 850 rpm |
| Starting | 12 V electric |
| Cooling system | Water | Radiators equipped with thermo-fan |
| Oil capacity | 3.5 L (with filter) |
| Oil grade | API SF SAE 10W/30 |
| Net weight | 92.5 kg |
| Transmission | Manual | 5 forward gears, 1 reverse gear |
| Clutch | Hydraulic |
| Final drive | Shaft drive, 2WD & 4WD selectable, differential lock. Front and rear individually selectable |
Material
| Tyres (front & rear) | 26 x 11 – 12 CST high grip |
| Suspension (front) | Independent single wishbone (MacPherson strut) |
| Suspension (rear) | Independent, double A-arms with dual coil springs |
| Brakes | Hydraulic discs with booster assist (front & rear) |
| Steel | Chassis and all steel panels subjected to electrophoresis anti-corrosion treatment |
Capacity
| Maximum speed | 60 km/h |
| Maximum load (rear tray) | 550 kg |
| Maximum load (Front cargo tray) | 150 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 50 L |
| Recommended tyre pressure (front) | 15 psi |
| Recommended tyre pressure (rear) | 18 psi (off road) |
| Winch | 2000 kg |
Dimensions
| Ground clearance | 310 mm |
| Wheel base | 2400 mm |
| Net weight | 975 kg |
| Physical dimensions | 3580 mm (L) x 1550 mm (W) x 2065 mm (H) |
| Rear carry tray | 1600 mm (L) x 1400 mm (W) x 300 mm (H) |