March 2024 - News
Fat Truck VS Sherp

A fair question gets asked...is Fat Truck a Sherp? It is a similar utility vehicle, absolutely. But there are some important differences. I will list some of those here;

The tires are inflated or deflated, as your terrain changes. Whether you are travelling through water, mud, rocks, snow, ice other hard or softer surfaces. Sherp uses exhaust fumes/gas to inflate their tires. Fat Truck uses air through an internal air compressor. With Fat Truck, the operator controls this with the push of a button. With Sherp, the operator has to reach below the seat, turn a manual switch to move exhaust gas through hoses and into and out of the tires.

Sherp has a manual mechanical transmission and separate directional controls on one side only for the operator. Fat Truck is Hydrostatic utilizing a joystick for ultra smooth control that can be operated by either individual seated in front.

ROPS (roll over protective structure) is mandatory for off road industrial vehicles by health and safety organizations such as OSHA, CSA and CE. Fat Truck is ISO certified with it's ROPS protection and seat belts for all passengers. Sherp does not use ROPS.

Sherp can have issues with exhaust fumes and heat inside the cab. Fat Truck is climate controlled and protects you from the outside elements.

EPA regulates for non road diesel engines as Tier IV final and it is mandatory. Fat Truck utilizes a CAT 2.2L, 4 cyl, 67 hp engine that is Tier IV final. Sherp uses a 1.5L, 4 cyl, 44 hp engine that does not meet this mandatory requirement.

Sherp uses large heavy chains that require constant lubrication and maintenance to drive the wheels. Fat Truck uses Carbon Fibre Synchronous belts to drive the wheels.

Fat Truck has designed a safe three point while vehicle entry and exit.

Fat Truck is manufactured in Bromont, Quebec and is proudly Canadian.

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