DESERT RIDER – long range patrol vehicleThe Desert Rider is a light 4x4 long range patrol vehicle developed
by SAYMAR LTD. utilizing well proven Mercedes-Benz sub-assemblies.

The Desert Rider is suitable for a wide range of missions, border patrol, police or military convoys, Special Forces operations and much more.

• High mobility vehicle for Special Forces deployed for quick intervention operations, reconnaissance missions at long ranges etc
• High payload capability to enable carrying people, their supplies, weapons and equipment.
• Off-road and rough terrain capability.
• Crew of 8/10 soldiers.
• Fast intervention capability.
• Powerful diesel turbocharged engine.

Long range patrol vehicle specifications:

• Seats for 10/8 soldiers.
• Front & Rear Diff Locks.
• Camouflage painting.
• Roll over protection bar. 
• Large equipment boxes below passengers seats.
• Reinforced front & rear bumpers.
• Front winch installed on the bumper.
• Heavy duty suspension.
• Heavy duty front & rear shock absorbers.
• Bumper Protection for the engine grille and head lights.
• Spare wheel on top of engine hood.
• Folding front wind screen.
• Folding doors.

Power pack:

• Type                  5 Cylinders, 4 Strokes, Vertical, Inline, DI.
• Max power          101 hp (76 kW) @ 3200 rpm.
• Max. Torque       265 Nm @1800-2000 rpm.
• gear box            5 forward , 1 reverse with Overdrive
• Steering Type     Power assisted recirculation ball type.

Electronics & Electric Systems:

• GPS.
• 24V power for radio equipment.
• Patrol search light.
• 24V auxiliary power sockets.

Weapons:

• 0.5/14.5 machinegun installed on top of the roll over protection bar.
• Provisions for 7.62 or 5.56 machine-gun. Installation on right passenger near the driver.
• Ammunition storage boxes.

Options:

• Provisions for other types of weapons like A.T. missile etc.
• External Side seats.
• Special off road tires.
• On board spare parts (alternator, cables, starter, hi-lift etc).
• Top air inlet for improved amphibious capabilities.
• Protection plates to the engine and axles.
• 2nd spare wheel.
• Run flat devices.
• 2nd fuel tank for extended range.
• Camouflage net storage.
• Ballistic protection for the driver and the passengers.
• Special equipment mounts and storage.