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UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

August 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched The Volt Quads VQ, the UK’s only domestically-designed and built premium electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV), has been launched – offering cheaper running costs and a ride designed specifically for British landowners. The electric quad bike has been designed to maximise performance in the British weather and across rugged […]

Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

August 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Meet the versatile Reform Metrac Simon Richard Ltd is attending Groundsfest for the first time to showcase the exceptional versatility of the Reform Metrac on stand OSA 63. From its roots as the ultimate Alpine tractor capable of carrying out a wide range of farming tasks in steep terrain, the Reform Metrac has evolved to […]

UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

August 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

August 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

August 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

The Volt Quads VQ, the UK’s only domestically-designed and built premium electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV), has been launched – offering cheaper running costs and a ride designed specifically for British landowners.

UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

The electric quad bike has been designed to maximise performance in the British weather and across rugged terrain. The VQ uses a 48v battery, which makes it simpler to fix, while boasting all the power of a petrol quad bike without any of the fumes.

This launch comes at an ideal time for landowners looking to cut costs, with RAC data showing drivers have paid £4bn more for fuel since the start of the war in Iran. Farmers are particularly struggling, with the price of red diesel, the fuel used for tractors, nearly doubling from 69p per litre to £1.20.

The charging costs of electric ATVs are 85% lower than petrol equivalents, with the VQ costing £3,500 less to own than a comparable petrol ATV over five years.

The VQ has a 50-mile range and is capable of towing 900kg, offering farmers, landowners and national park workers a cleaner, quieter alternative to traverse their land.

Its designer, Fred Chugg, has worked with quad bikes for decades on his 15th century farm on Exmoor. Having diversified activities on the farm to include country trail tours, he has deep practical experience running quad bikes and a unique understanding of what British landowners need from them.

As well as being designed in the UK, the bikes are manufactured in Telford, Shropshire and tested in North Devon, making them uniquely British in a market previously served by bikes designed and built overseas.

Charles Anderson, Chairman of Volt Quads, said: “We have created a new way for landowners to work their estates with UK-made technology. The VQ gives landowners the smoothest and most peaceful ride on the market. The bike is cost efficient to own and operate, particularly at a time of significant petrol price volatility, making now an ideal time to shift to electric vehicles. It is ideal for emissions free land management, but best of all, it is a joy to ride.”

Bikes are available to demo and buy now at www.voltquads.com.

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Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

August 14, 2026/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

Simon Richard Ltd is attending Groundsfest for the first time to showcase the exceptional versatility of the Reform Metrac on stand OSA 63.

Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

From its roots as the ultimate Alpine tractor capable of carrying out a wide range of farming tasks in steep terrain, the Reform Metrac has evolved to be the power unit of choice for maintaining sloping and banked areas in groundcare and highways applications, with its engine and cab mounted at the centre of gravity in the chassis.

Yet there’s a lot more to the Metrac than just being the market leading slope mower and the company looks forward to discussing its multiple uses with visitors to the show.

The Reform Metrac H70 on show is powered by a reliable 75hp Perkins Stage V engine and offers tractive power increased by 14% compared to its predecessor.

Its two-range hydrostatic drive has a top speed of 40kph with two mechanical off-road reductions, controllable via pedal or drive lever.

Linkage technology is based on a load-dependent working hydraulic system with electro-hydraulic weight compensation; cat 1 and 2 front and rear linkages each have 1500kg lift capacity and front and rear ptos are standard.

Leading contractors utilise the Reform Metrac with rotary and flail mowers, reach arm mowers, harrows, seeders, sweepers, sprayers and spreaders.

A standout feature is the multifunction joystick, integrated into the mechanical drive lever, which allows the selection of front, rear, all-wheel, crab, and offset all-wheel steering modes. This ensures maximum manoeuvrability, especially on slopes and in tight spaces.

Wide, low-pressure tyres ensure maximum traction while maintaining low ground pressures.

Prioritising operator comfort, the new cab design has a full glass door for improved visibility and a wider entry. The air conditioning system has also been updated with mixed air flowing from ventilation nozzles in the dashboard.

The Reform Metrac H70 will be shown with its perfect mowing partner – the Müthing flail, renowned for its exceptional durability and efficient mulching cut and which offers superb results on vegetation from meadows to scrub.

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UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

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Meet the versatile Reform Metrac

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UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

UK’s only British-made electric quad bike launched

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