ohanacreek
My EcoBoost has I4WD
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It was explained to me by a person who deals with such things that the major manufactures have become members of this organization.
http://www.rohva.org/
This organization has imposed a 1000cc limit for its member companies, for their recreational off-highway vehicles, to be defined as a ROV the machine must meet certain requirements. 1000cc limit on engine size is one of them. These are guidelines used by state and federal agencies to grant or restrict land access, enforce DOT registration requirements and tax laws.
It's not that a SXS can't have a 1001cc engine or greater, it's that it would not be considered a ROV and could be subject to other regulations and requirements that an ROV is not likely to be subject to.
For example Kubota's 1100 RTV is basically a diesel tractor with more than one seat and a suspension (it has hydraulic PTO capability and is limited to 25-29mph depending on model). They don't market it as an ROV but as a Utility Vehicle.
http://www.rohva.org/
This organization has imposed a 1000cc limit for its member companies, for their recreational off-highway vehicles, to be defined as a ROV the machine must meet certain requirements. 1000cc limit on engine size is one of them. These are guidelines used by state and federal agencies to grant or restrict land access, enforce DOT registration requirements and tax laws.
It's not that a SXS can't have a 1001cc engine or greater, it's that it would not be considered a ROV and could be subject to other regulations and requirements that an ROV is not likely to be subject to.
For example Kubota's 1100 RTV is basically a diesel tractor with more than one seat and a suspension (it has hydraulic PTO capability and is limited to 25-29mph depending on model). They don't market it as an ROV but as a Utility Vehicle.
