PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT HISTORY

The initial concept of the vehicle was launched in early 1992. It was spurred by the idea that the similar vehicle types currently on the market were based on a technology that did not utilize hydraulics. It was evident that a durable and reliable vehicle based on current technology would be successful in capturing a large portion of the market. The first prototype was completed in the fall of 1993, this vehicle proved the merit of the concept. With the assistance of our major suppliers, our product underwent further research and development. Numerous focus groups were convened with current and former owners of other all terrain vehicles to critique the next two prototype vehicles and to provide innovative development ideas. With the completion and testing of the third prototype, it was evident that the development was a success; we then delivered the "Triton Predator" to the market in June of 1996.

The current production vehicle is a revolutionary 8-wheel all terrain vehicle with an innovative hydrostatic all-wheel drive system. It has received favorable reviews by discriminating recreational and commercial users alike. The Triton ATV was chosen as the platform for the autonomous (robotic) vehicle programs of two U.S. based research organizations.