Reliable Go-Karts -- Utility Vehicles

The Chuck Wagon is a heavy-duty, low-priced alternative to utility vehicles such as the John Deere Gator CS and others.

(Note left rear wheel has disappeared. Always wear seat belt and drive carefully. Click for larger image.)

*Honda has adopted SAE standards for reporting horsepower. The 340 engine was previously rated at 11 HP; the new rating is 9.5. The 390 was rated at 13; it is now rated at 11. There has been NO change to the engines -- just the way the horsepower is measured.

Do not transport your Chuck Wagon at high speeds (over 55 mph) with a top cover or windshield installed.

	Chuck Wagon 2-WD	Chuck Wagon 4-WD	John Deere Gator CS
Engine	Honda OHV 4-cycle Air Cooled (non-motorcycle, parts and service by us, or any Honda lawnmower shop)		4-cycle air cooled
Horsepower	9.5* (formerly 11)	11* (formerly 13)	8
Displacement	340cc	390cc	249cc
Torque	17.5 ft.-lb. @ 2500 rpm	19 ft-lb @ 2500 rpm	12.2 (ft.-lb.) @ 2500 rpm
Starter	12 V electric w/recoil (pull-start) backup		12 V electric
Oil Alert	Low Oil Automatic Shut Off to protect your engine
Drive Train	Dana Transaxle with Reverse (Very Heavy Duty)		Transaxle
Locking Differential	Dual Mode, shift on the fly	Same (rear); Hilliard Drive auto locking (front)	None
Transmission	CVT (torque converter), Oil-Filled Gear Box		Oil-Filled Gear Box
Max Speed	22 mph		15 mph
Front Suspension	Independent Double A-arm	Independent Double A-arm, struts	Independent A-arm
Rear Suspension	Articulated Swing Arm		None
Front Tires	22x9-10		18x8.50-8
Rear Tires	22x11-10		20x10-8
Length	102.5”		95.7”, 98.2” w/bumper
Width	47”		49”
Height	73.75”		44”
Steering	Rack & Pinion		Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	7.5’	9.5'	19’ 9”
Wheelbase	71”		65.5”
Ground Clearance	12.25” to Frame	12” to Frame	7” to foot, 4.8” Gearbox
Bed Capacity	400 lbs.		400 lbs.
Total vehicle Capacity	900 lbs.		800 lbs.
Towing Capacity / Max. Tongue Weight	1100 lbs. / 200 lbs.		600 lbs. / unspecified
Bed Dimensions	8.25 cu. ft. Full Tilt Steel		5 cu. ft. polyethylene
Length	34”		28.9”
Width	42”		38.2”
Height	10”		7.8”
Parking Brake	Hand Operated Ratcheting Style		Hand/Foot Operated
Rear Brakes	Dual Drum 6.25” self adjusting	Dual Drum 6.25” self adjusting, + front disc brakes	Wet Disc in Transaxle
Seat	Full Bench Style		Side by Side
Head Rest	Standard		None
Trailer Hitch	Standard		Optional
Power Supply	12 V; 10 amp cont., 20 max.
Beverage Holder	Standard		Standard
Headlights	Two 12 Volt 35 Watt Driving Lights		Two 12 Volt, 25 Watt
Front Bumper	Standard		Optional
Warranty	One Year / Two Years on Engine
Price (red or green)	$4,599	$6,299	$4,599.00

Comparisons taken from vendor’s brochures and websites. Pricing for Chuck Wagon and Gator taken from Reliable Go-Karts (Waxahachie, TX) and Home Depot (Waxahachie, TX), respectively, on 06/19/2004, for 2wd models. Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Chuck Wagon is a registered trademark of Brister’s Design and Manufacturing. Gator is a registered trademark of John Deere. Price is for red or green. Camo or white available, $400 additional.

Please note we do not sell over the internet, and prices and specifications are subject to change. Prices are FOB Waxahachie, and do not include sales tax (6.25%).

For payment options, click on "Purchase Options" here, or on the navigational bar to the left. (Sorry, we are unable to accept credit cards over the phone.) Prices listed are complete (no extra inbound shipping or assembly charges), except for 6.25% Texas sales tax. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice; however, if you look at the "Last update" date at the bottom of this page, you'll see we try to keep it updated on a regular basis.

All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Reliable Go-Karts reserves the right to make program clarifications. Some specials are limited to in-store purchases only.

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