Knowing Bobcat products are designed more for work than for play and with us being used to playing more than working, we were prepared for a fairly bland ride. However, we were pleasantly surprised as soon as we hit the gas. These seemed reasonable considering the workability of the vehicle. These machines were not designed with racing in mind, so 15 mph was good for the heavy duty work of the farm and 30 mph hour was acceptable for transporting goods or hired hands across the farm as well as cutting it up out on the trail.So we headed out to the course Bobcat had laid out. The course featured hill climbs, rock crawling areas, mud holes, obstacle crossovers, and long straights to test those maximum speed limits. This type of riding doesn’t exactly scream “Bobcat,” so we were excepting this to be a bit of a challenge.We came into the first straight, hit the throttle to open up and  immediately impressed with the smoothness. As we came onto the first rock crawling area, the four-wheel independent suspension really came into play and showed us that Bobcats are not just for working anymore. Leaving the rock crawling area and going into the mud hole and then immediately up a hill confirmed that Bobcat was serious about is four-wheel drive capabilities as well. The 9.5 inches of ground clearance kept the skid plate off the obstacles surprisingly well.

Even for your toughest jobs, the 3400 utility vehicle is a formidable competitor. Built on the foundation of legendary Bobcat toughness, it’s ready to power your most difficult work.A continuously variable transmission (CVT) packs the power you need: quick acceleration and travel speed up to 40 mph* with the optional speed kit. Choose between diesel or gas models with true four-wheel drive. The rock solid suspension system contributes to industry-leading payload and towing capacities.