Tomcar

The Tomcar (stylized as TOMCAR) is a type of commercial off-road utility vehicle. The name was used earlier on a sporty-looking French 50 cc microcar which could be operated without a license.[1]

Tomcar
IndustryAutomotive
Founded1991 (1991)
ProductsOff-road utility vehicles
Websitewww.tomcar.com
Tomcar TX4
The new 4WD Tomcar TX
Filming a movie.
Developed for use in a variety of combat applications, the original Tomcar TM.

Tomcar is a manufacturer of four-season-use, off-road UTV vehicles. All Tomcars built start with a fully welded frame and roll cage utilizing armored steel on load-bearing components and an aircraft-grade aluminum skid plate for impact protection. A lifetime frame warranty backs all Tomcars.

The users of Tomcars range from mining companies, movie makers, recreational hunters, and the special operations groups it was designed to serve.

History and operations

The Tomcar company was founded in kibbutz Givat HaShlosha, Israel by Yoram Zarhi, in the 1980s. It has a workshop in Israel, a manufacturing plant in Arizona, United States, and a planned assembly plant in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.[2]

Tomcars are used by the United States Marine Corps.[2] They were also purchased by the British armed forces for use in Afghanistan, among other operations. They were used to retrieve supply drops. These were later sold in the private sector.[3]

Models

Tomcar TM, the original Tomcar that remains relevant today, is a 2WD 2-, 4-, or 6-seater vehicle with varying cargo space and gas / diesel / electric powertrain options. Designed to be a versatile and durable off-road vehicle.

Tomcar TX (2020 model), is a 4WD vehicle. The TX has 17" ground clearance, 4-wheel independent suspension, a one-piece fully welded frame and roll cage, an aluminum skid plate, and an extremely low center of gravity intended to maximize safety, stability, and performance. It also has a one ton payload.[2]

References
  1. Sundfeldt, Björn (1982-11-03). "Parissalongen: Framtiden ligger i luften" [Paris Show: The Future is in the air]. Teknikens Värld (in Swedish). Vol. 34, no. 22. Stockholm, Sweden: Specialtidningsförlaget AB. p. 46.
  2. Etzion, Udi (November 15, 2020). "תומקאר הישראלית תקים מפעל רכב בדובאי, מרחיבה את הייצור בארה"ב" [Israel's Tomcar Will Build a Car Factory in Dubai, Expanding Its Producted in the US]. Calcalist (in Hebrew). Retrieved August 20, 2021.
  3. Etzion, Udi (August 20, 2021). "ותודה לטליבאן: עסקי הנשק של ישראל באפגניסטן" [And Thanks to the Taliban: Israel's Arms Deals in Afghanistan]. Calcalist (in Hebrew). Retrieved August 20, 2021.
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