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The utility UTV market has a new player in themix, and if work, work, and more work is onyour attribute list, the new Gravely Atlas Job

Site Vehicle (JSV) could very well end up on top. The new AtlasJSV combines the proven performance and ride attributes of theindustry leading Polaris Ranger, with a concise dose of purpose-built features designed by Gravely.

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Gravely, which has been under the Ariens' umbrella since the company was acquired in 1982,is well-known within the lawn and tractor industry . With an extensive line of commercial basedmowers and accessories, the addition of Gravely was a perfect fit for Ariens, which is highlyregarded for its snow throwers, and is known as the “king of snow” within that industry . Theintroduction of the Gravely Atlas JSV will bolster offerings to their extensive job site customers,and just might lure in a few new ones as well.

The heart of the JSV is pure Polaris. A vailable in both a 1028cc, three cylinder Kohler diesel,producing a torque heavy 24-horsepower, and the 570cc fuel injected Polaris four-stroke puttingout 40-horsepower. Both engine options come in both a standard three-passenger , bench seatversion called the JSV-3000, as well as a six-passenger crew named the JSV-6000.

Approximately 90% of the JSV, including frame, suspension, engine and drivetrain, all comesfrom Polaris, but it’s the work specific details from Gravely that sets the JSV apart from otherutility targeted vehicles.

From the outset, one of the key differentiators of the JSV is found head-on, where an all steel,wrap-around bumper and accompanying styled grill, gives the Atlas a tough as nails demeanor .More than just looks, the burly bumper is designed to withstand more than a few bumps andnudges. The bumper also incorporates a center cut-out to accommodate a winch of choice. Moreof this same, all steel toughness can be found under the vehicle as well, where a full underbodyskid plate is fixed to the frame, in case you find the limits of the 10-inches of ground clearance.

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Another key difference found on the Atlas,compared to its Polaris Ranger sibling is themassive, all-steel workbox out back. The MX-18Job Box is big; big enough in fact to comfortablyfit a standard wooden pallet inside (48.2-inchesdeep x 57-inches wide). Steel from top to bottom,including the sides, the box features four heavy-duty tied-downs, a smooth tailgate for minimalresistance when dumping materials, and astandard electric cargo lift. The end result is a boxwith an industry best, 1,250-pound capacity.

The final defining piece of the Atlas is the rearsuspension. Dubbed the De Dion rear suspension,the design is unique to the Atlas, and combinescomponents of two different Polaris suspensionsinto a stout, semi-independent design. While theride might not be as compliant as a fully-independent design, in our opinion it does offer a

The new Gravely Atlas comes in two chassissizes with seating for three or six. Power isavailable in 570 Polaris four-stroke, orKohler three-cylinder diesel offerings.

Gravely has a long and robust history as a lawn and tractormanufacture, and we got a chance to learn more during our time

in Brillion by visiting the Ariens museum.

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better ride than other work-specific vehicles. What’s more, theDe Dion suspension is designed to carry a big load, both inthe box and on the hitch. The combo platter design minimizessag, allowing the Atlas to retain much of its ground clearance,even when fully loaded.

One look at the specifications of any of the four newvehicles will tell you just how serious Gravely was in thedesign of the Atlas when it came to getting work done. Any ofthe four are capable of towing up to 2,000-pounds; yeahthat’s right, one big ton. Throw in the Polaris dual-rangetransmission, on-demand all-wheel drive, and the extensiveofferings of custom fit and easy to install accessoriesincluding integrated cabs, plows, storage racks, andadditional lighting, and you have a strong recipe for job-sitesuccess.

Our time with the new Atlas JSV was limited to a shortafternoon of trails just outside Ariens’ hometown plant in

Powersports isn’t entirely new to Ariens. The companyhad a brief run in the snowmobile market during the

sports heyday of the early 1970s.

While skeptical at first, aftersampling both Atlas models wecould see both being used for anoccasional hunting trip, workaround the cabin, or even aSunday afternoon trail ride.

The profiled tubes of the roll-frame are the same as found onmost Polaris models, allowing for quick and easy installation

of windshields, roof tops, and other cab accessories.

An all steel, oversized box is unique to the Atlas and featuresenough room to accommodate a full-size, standard pallet rack.


Brillion, Wisconsin. Nevertheless, it wasenough to get a strong understanding ofthe true capabilities of the JSV. As onewould expect, the vehicle is incrediblystable, given the Polaris DNA and stout,work focused suspension. Controls, cab,ingress, and egress are classic Polaris, andboth the 570 four-stroke and three-cylinder diesel were strong down-low andrelatively quiet. The all-steel rear box andDe Dion rear suspension did contribute toa few unwanted rattles and squeaks, andride compliance over sharp edge objectslacked the more plush attributes of a fully-independent ride as one might expect.

With a top speed of 35-mph, the Atlas

can be more than a work only side-by-side; think of i t as a work f irst andsecond…with the option to expand itsboundaries to an occasional hunting tripor cabin weekend ranking third. Thisadded versatility could very well helpbolster sales at Gravely dealerships,where traditional lawn and garden andother potential job-site customers canenvision a new Atlas in their f leet,beyond the work week.

Atlas JSV-3000 models start at$12,999 and the Atlas JSV-6000 crewmodels start at $14,799. For moreinformation visit www.GravelyAtlas.com

Perhaps the most unique feature of the Gravely Atlas is the De Dion rearsuspension, a combination of two different suspension designs in one. The

multi-link coil over rear is mated to a more traditional dual A-arm suspensionup front for great handling and huge payload and towing capacity.

Heavy-duty and work specific features can be found throughout the Atlasincluding these simple, but effective and fool-proof rear gate latches.

An all-steel, wrap-around front bumper, unique orangepaint scheme, and stylized front grill, complete with alarge Gravely emblem, sets the Atlas apart from other

models, both in terms of style and function.

Inside the cab, you’ll find traditional Polariscontrols including a toggle for the standard

electric rear cargo box lift.

Additional storage can be foundundersea, where two large bins reside oneither side of the center mounted battery.

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