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Meet the Payloader PRO

PHOTOGRAPHY: courtesy of Columbia Vehicle Group Inc

Perfectly at home in both industrial and commercial spaces, this addition to the Payloader family brings tried and true versatility and reliability, with aesthetics and tools for modern work.

The Columbia Payloader PRO is built for work, comfort, features smart connected technology and is highly configurable. It includes an expanded operator area that centers ergonomics with its tilt adjust steering wheel, adjustable seats, and fine-tuned pedal placement empowering users of all heights and shoe sizes. Operators in both commercial and industrial spaces will appreciate its expanded operator area and additional legroom, plus its 12v and USB power sources, cupholders and zippy AC Drive.

Redesigned with a coil over shock front suspension, the Payloader PRO will glide through your worksite without compromising towing and cargo capacities. It is available in standard duty with payload capacity of 2,000 lbs and towing capacity up to 6,500 lbs and heavy duty with payload capacity of 3,000 lbs and towing capacity up to 10,000 lbs. It also comes standard with AC Drive to give you the torque you need to handle hills and grades with ease.

The Payloader PRO’s AC drive has an integrated motor brake, giving your team peace of mind at never forgetting to set a brake when parking; and its standard 48-volt system offers an integrated DC/DC converter allowing you to choose some additional powered accessories worry-free. Speaking of powering accessories, it comes standard with the full range of LED head, tail, brake and reverse lights. Columbia’s newest vehicle also boasts a work-friendly deck load height of twenty-seven and a half inches, rugged integrated bumpers and the best turning radius of its class.

The Payloader PRO offers modern technology to help you monitor and maintain your fleet. Its standard digital display offers on-board diagnostics and a real-time battery discharge indicator (BDI). Regenerative braking improves range and reduces wear on wheel brakes. It is also telematics-ready for next-level monitoring and locating services for your fleet.

Columbia offers the Payloader PRO with a full range of options to meet the highly configurable standard you’ve come to expect from their vehicles. Payloader PRO offers a folding second seat option for up to four passengers, optional cab with or without doors and optional powder-coated overhead cargo rack. It has no shortage of cargo and storage options to choose from, too: locking doors for the rear storage areas, side storage options, folding side panels to contain cargo on the deck or an enclosed van body with your choice of lift-up or double doors on all three sides.