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Utility vehicles and smaller crawler carriers can be an ideal choice for moving people and materials around large jobsites, maneuvering on slopes or traversing tough underfoot conditions.

Here is a look at some of the latest models.

Bobcat 2200 Utility Vehicle
The 2200 4x4 features the IntelliTrak drive system with automatic locking differentials. The unit has a 1,200-lb. vehicle load capacity, and is equipped with a standard 800-lb. cargo box. An optional 1,100-lb. cargo box and electric box dump are also available. Power is supplied by a 20-hp Honda gas or Kubota liquid-cooled diesel engine. Features include an all-aluminum tubular frame and standard four-point ROPS canopy or optional cab enclosure

John Deere Gator T-Series Models
The Gator T-Series includes three models with a top ground speed of 20 mph. The Gator TS features a 10-hp Kawasaki engine and a 40-in.-long, 500-lb.-capacity cargo box. The Gator TX offers all-wheel suspension, a 13-hp Kawasaki engine, 44-in.-long, 600-lb.-capacity cargo box and a 1,000-lb. payload/towing capacity. The TH 6x4 has a 19-hp Kawasaki engine and a 44-in.-long, 1,000-lb.-capacity cargo box with a 25-in. load height. Its total payload/towing capacity is 1,400 lbs.

IHI Crawler Carriers
IHI crawler carriers range from 4,620 to 29,000 lbs. with payloads from 5,500 to 22,000 lbs. Average ground pressure spans from 3.7 to 5.6 psi. All four models feature two-speed travel, self-bleeding, water-cooled diesel engines and two-range hydrostatic transmissions. Travel speeds range from 3.75 to 7.5 mph. Available attachments include insulated personnel lifts, digger derricks, winches and hydraulic swivel dump buckets.

Yamaha 2006 Pro Hauler 700
The 2006 Pro Hauler 700 incorporates a V-belt automatic transmission with reverse and automotive-style controls. Power is supplied by a 357cc OHV, single-cylinder engine with forced-air cooling. Bed capacity is 250 lbs. with a 500-lb. towing capacity. The forward/reverse transaxle is equipped with helical gears, heavy-duty axle splines and a dog clutch. The tubular steel robotic-welded frame and dent-resistant thermoplastic body panels and bed provide added durability.