Tomoto 700 UTV Specifications
Tomoto is an automobile and automobile parts maker in Taiwan. Tomoto's Scorpion 700 utility trailer vehicle UTV is a replica of the more expensive Yamaha Rhino. In fact many of the Scorpion 700 UTV parts are interchangeable with the Yamaha Rhino, including the rear passenger seat, front bumper and all of the suspension parts.
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Engine
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The Tomoto Scorpion is built with a 686 cc, four-stroke, one-cylinder, water-cooled engine. The starter system is electric. The engine is started by a capacitor discharge igniter that delivers 33.5 horsepower. On level terrain, this engine revs up to 55 mph.
Transmission
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The Tomoto Scorpion 700 UTV has an automatic continuously-variable transmission with a dual-range hi/lo drive and a reverse gear. It's operable by a centrifugal clutch.
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Drive Train
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Tomoto's Scorpion 700 UTV's drive train is a two-wheel drive shaft drive. It has both a limited-slip and a locked four-wheel drive which switches electronically.
Suspension
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Both the front and rear suspension of the Tomoto Scorpion 700 UTV have independent, equal length, double wishbone-shaped arms. The arms are equipped with pre-loaded with coil-over-shocks. This utility trailer vehicle has rack and pinion steering.
Brakes
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The Tomoto Scorpion 700 UTV stops on four-wheel hydraulic brake discs.
Tires
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Tomoto's Scorpion 700 UTV fits the same size of tires as the Yamaha Rhino. The front tires are AT25x8-12 NHS and the rear tires are AT25x10-12 NHS.
Dimensions
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The Tomoto Scorpion 700 utility trailer vehicle is longer and bigger than the Yamaha Rhino. It has an overall length of 119 inches. The width is 57 inches measured from end to end on the rear fender. The height of the Scorpion is the same as the Rhino's at 73 inches. Scorpion's ground clearance is higher than the Rhino's at 14 inches. It has a dry weight of 1,300 lbs. The wheelbase is wider than the Rhino's at 75.5 inches. The fuel tank has a holding capacity of 7.9 gallons, just like that of the Yamaha Rhino.
Controls
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The Tomoto Scorpion 700 UTV ignition is started with the turn of a keyed switch. You may switch between the two- and four-wheel drive trains with a switch. A shift lever is available for gear shifting. You steer with a driver-side steering wheel. You can increase vehicle speed by depressing the accelerator pedal. The Tomoto Scorpion 700 UTV stops with a press of the braking pedal and may be secured in the parking position with the parking brake.
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References
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