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Polaris twin peaks
Now the Polaris Ranger Diesel and Ranger XP900 are virtually identical twins
and both offer peak performance.
ou have the choice
of a petrol engine
with the Ranger
68hp XP900
ProStar engine that
is purpose built,
tuned and designed for balanced
and smooth, reliable power. The
Engine Management System (EMS)
delivers the torque and horsepower
you need while allowing for optimal
fuel economy. Should you prefer
Diesel, the Ranger Diesel HD is built
for purpose as well with a 1028cc
Kohler 3-cylinder overhead cam
liquid-cooled engine. This proven,
high performance diesel engine
utilizes indirect injection and
delivers smooth power with reduced
combustion noise. The compact,
heavy-duty design has a cast iron
crankcase for durability and an
aluminium cylinder head for weight
reduction.
Both these twins are real
workhorses with Active Descent
Control for controlled hill descents,
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automatic four-wheel braking on
steep inclines and Electronic Power
Steering. To make life really
comfortable, the industry exclusive
Lock & Ride Pro-Fit cab system
provides a new standard in
accessory integration. The highly
modular design offers options from
robust canvas doors and a poly
windscreen, to premium automotive
glass tip-out windscreens and
electric windows. The roof and rear
panel on the Rangers come as
standard. The ideal seat height
combines with wide foot clearance
for easy entry and exit. There’s a full
ten inches of tilt steering adjustment
and room for three adults. The
payload capacity on these
machines is 680.4 kg, with a gas-
assisted rear dump box that can
handle a hefty 454 kg of materials
and a full-sized pallet. A 7-pin trailer
socket comes fitted as standard and
when it comes to towing there’s
907kg of class-leading towing
capacity on tap. When the going
gets rough the on-demand all-wheel
drive kicks in for more forward
traction when its needed, reverting
back to 2WD when the terrain
smoothes out.
Smooth is what these Polaris
Rangers are all about, from the ride
and handling to the descent down
steep inclines, the 30.5cm ground
clearance, power steering and
VersaTrac Turf Mode that unlocks
the rear differential for easier, tighter
turns that won’t tear up grass. All
new Polaris Rangers and
Sportsman models (excluding
Youth) also come fitted with CESAR
security systems as standard. And if
you’re not quite ready to purchase a
new Ranger there is, in addition to
the XP900, the even more powerful
petrol Ranger XP1000 coming along
for 2018.
Polaris Britain Ltd. 0800 915 6720
www.polaris-britain.com
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