A partnership between Textron and New Holland bares fruit with the launch of the New Holland Rustler 850.
Textron Specialized Vehicles continues to expand their footprint in the small, task-oriented vehicle market partnering with New Holland to produce the Rustler 850 utility vehicle. New Holland, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, turned to Textron 18 months ago to help them update their Rustler brand of utility vehicles with a new vehicle. The partnership makes sense for both companies. For Textron Specialized Vehicles, the partnership gives them access to New Holland’s well-established distribution channel in the ag market. For New Holland, they can more efficiently use their product development resources by taking advantage of Textron Specialized Vehicle’s expertise in utility vehicles. One challenge for the new vehicle will be the relatively depressed demand in the ag market that has been ongoing for a number of quarters.
The Rustler 850 is based on a Textron chassis but has a number of features and characteristics based on New Holland’s market knowledge and feedback from their dealers. These include:
- 1,000 lb. capacity cargo bed that can fit a full pallet
- 1,500 lb. payload capacity
- 2,000 lb. towing capacity
- 45 mph top speed for more speed than some other farm focused UTVs
- Front end design that recalls their T6/T7 tractors
- Trademark New Holland blue color
Other key features include:
- 62 hp, OHC, EFI engine
- All-Wheel Drive with automatic locking front differential and selectable locking rear differential
- Dual A-arm front and rear suspension with performance shocks
- 9.3″/10.4″ of front/rear suspension travel
- 11.25″ of ground clearance
- Electronic power steering
- 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes
- 26″ Kenda All-Terrain tires
- ROPS and 3-point seat-belts
- Front steel brush guard
Current available attachments include a LED light package and winch with a cab with heater, electric dump bed and camo graphics in development. A four-person version is also in the product line plan. The Rustler 850 will be available this spring.
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Marc Cesare, Smallvehicleresource.com
Will a version of the new Textron prowler XT be available through our New Holland dealers soon? The ones with the new whisper quiet engines, currently available as an arctic cat. Let me know asap, as I am looking to buy one soon!
They likely will not sell vehicles under the Prowler name through New Holland. Usually in these situations there is some product differentiation. New Holland would rather sell a unique vehicle and Textron doesn’t want to undermine its own dealer network and control of the Prowler brand. However, they could introduce new vehicles under the Rustler name but largely based on the Prowler XT with some differences specific to the ag market.
I am trying to find a blinker horn kit to fit the new holland rustler 850? Is there any where I can order this
Hello, I live in Phenix City, Alabama. Can you tell me where the nearest dealership is that can service my New Holland Rustler 850? Thank you for an answer…….Don Bundrick
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