A Polaris Ranger for the price of an ATV
For the same price as a big-bore ATV, why not buy a Polaris Ranger 400? At $14,995 rideaway, the Ranger 400 is more affordable than many big-bore ATVs on the market. But with the Polaris Ranger 400, you can tow more, carry more and seat two persons - it’s a screaming bargain by comparison. With Ranger 400 you can get more done, more quickly and in more comfort.
Leading USA manufacturer Polaris has dominated the market for heavy-duty farm utility vehicles since it released the Ranger 6X6 in 1998. Since then, the men from Minnesota have launched seven big-bore utilities with class-leading towing, carrying and seating capacities.
Now in 2010, Polaris will also attack the mid-size utility market with a more compact Ranger, perfect for orchards, vineyards and acreage. True to its heritage, the Ranger 400 has the strength of a pitbull, towing and carrying more other mid-size utility vehicles, but with all the comforts and ride quality that has helped make Polaris the world’s largest offroad vehicle manufacturer.
So how much smaller is it? The Ranger 400 is 16cm shorter and features 8cm less width and height. This compact size, when combined with the tighter turning circles possible with Turf-Mode, makes it the ideal size for orchards and vineyards. Despite the smaller size, there is still plenty of room to seat two persons.
The safety-focused will love the Ranger 400. As with all the 2010 Rangers, the Ranger 400 features Certified Roll-Over Protection Structure (ROPS). In addition, an exclusive of the Ranger 400 is the optional Speedkey system. This simple accessory enables the owner to limit the top speed to 37km/h, just by deciding which key to give the driver.
This tough and versatile vehicle still tows more and carries more than competitors with a class-leading towing capacity of 567kg and a payload of 453.6kg. This includes the exclusive Lock & Ride Cargo System, which features a 226.8kg carrying capacity.
All of this is powered by a 455cc high-output engine and a top speed of 64.4km. The Ranger 400 boasts 29hp, the highest horsepower engine in its class, to provide plenty of get-up-and-go for both work and leisure.
Features that have been carried through to the Ranger 400 include On Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) and Turf-Mode. The On-Demand AWD ensures the Ranger 400 can tackle the muddiest and rockiest terrains, while Turf-Mode means you can perform tighter and easier turns without tearing up your grass.
Anyone that that thinks all utility vehicles ride smooth obviously has not driven a Polaris. Polaris was the first with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS), which helps deliver both comfort and traction. The hard work ethic of the Ranger 400 is complemented by the Ranger’s long travel Macpherson strut front suspension, which soaks up the bumps unbelievably with 20.3cm of travel. In the back, the legendary Polaris Independent Rear Suspension delivers great traction and a plush 22.9cm of rear travel to enable 25.4cm of headache avoiding ground clearance.
So for those who want a strong compact utility with great traction and a smooth ride, call your nearest Polaris dealer on 1300 654 142 or visit the Polaris website at www.polarisindustries.com.au
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