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Small Electric “Truck” Now On The Market
Pickman Classic recently introduced a mini pickup without airbags and is certified as legal for speeds of 35 mph. or less.
The Chinese-manufactured vehicles come fully electric in 2 or 4-door models, with rear-wheel drive as well as a 4-WD option. A choice of single or dual rear-mounted high torque motors is av
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Small Electric “Truck” Now On The Market ATV S Pickman Classic recently introduced a mini pickup without airbags and is certified as legal for speeds of 35 mph or less The Chinese-manufactured vehicles come fully electric in 2 or 4-door models with rear-wheel drive as well as a 4-WD option A choice of single or dual rear-mounted high torque motors is available Cabs are fully enclosed for weatherproofing and feature air conditioning backup cameras and seat belts Power steering and disc/drum brakes are also included “The easiest way to think of them is as an upgraded golf cart similar to an ATV or a little truck ” says Joseph Chu COO at Pickman Inc “We’re a mix between them all ” The Classic can carry close to a ton in payload and tow up to 2 tons A receiver for the front or back is optional although most come equipped with a towing package A ball mount and 4-pin trailer lighting are also included Buyers choose between customized beds boxes racks or bench seating Pickman offers a choice of three battery packages including a lead acid Absorbed Glass Mat AGM for the single motor models or Lithium 105 Ah or 206 Ah upgrades for the larger units A range of 50 to 90 miles is possible before charging is necessary This is accomplished from either 240-volt or 110-volt power sources depending on outlets and adapters “The lead acid batteries take about 8 to 10 hours to charge with a 110-volt outlet ” Chu says “The 240-volt source will quick charge the batteries in about 2 hours ” He explains the Classic is popular with universities farms construction sites or any 35-mph neighborhood commutes They’ve been available in North America since 2019 from dealers across the nation The cost for the standard Classic model is between $16 000 and $28 000 depending on battery size single or dual motor choice box selection and other options Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Colby Fite The Pickman 10366 W State St Star Idaho 83669 ph 208-971-8368; Colby ecomotors@gmail com; www thepickman com
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