New Fat Truck practically walks on water to transport materials

By Jenny LescohierSeptember 22, 2021

The Fat Truck Pickup 2.8P is said to be capable of traveling up to 25 mph on land, 3 mph on water and climbing steep muddy hills up to 75% of grade

Love your UTVs but need to take it to the next level? Look no further than the Fat Truck Pickup version 2.8P.

Zeal Motor Inc. has launched a new model that’s designed to answer the specific market need for an amphibious vehicle that can transport material and tools to the job site through harsh conditions with occupants separated from the payload.

The Pickup model of the Fat Truck offers a variety of options such as the high-speed capstan, vegetation control spraying unit, water tank, firefighting foam kit and small service crane for recovery after a storm. 

With a payload of 2,200 lbs and amphibious capabilities, the Fat Truck 2.8P is available in two versions: open cab or closed canopy.

“The Pickup version of the Fat Truck is a great addition to a fleet for all job sites. Having a vehicle capable of traveling to speed up to 25 mph, traveling on the water at 3 mph and climbing steep muddy hills up to 75% of grade with all the safety requirements are some non-negligible advantages that only the Fat Truck can provide,” said Amine Khimjee, vice president of sales and marketing at Zeal Motor.

“The footprint of the 2.8P is 1.6 psi at its maximum payload, which is five times less than a human footprint. These are the reasons why the 2.8P can go everywhere.”

The Fat Truck 2.8P will make its first public appearance at The Utility Expo in Louisville, Kentucky, September 28-30.

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