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UTV/ATV REVIEWS 1 2 3 4 Palatial Polaris The Polaris Ranger XP 1000 HD has more power, towing capacity, and blinding bling, Barry Ashenhurst wrote in 2018 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 HD Engine 999cc four-stroke twin Drive system Pro Lock AWD/2WD Power/torque 82hp @7,700rpm/83Nm @6,000 rpm Fuel cap 43.9L Susp Dual A-arm with 27.9cm travel Tyres 27x9-12/ 27x 11-12 Maxxis MU511 Wheels Aluminium Cargo box cap 454kg Towing cap 1,134kg Payload cap 680kg Ground clearance Size (LxWxH) Wheelbase Dry weight 33cm 303 x 158 x 193cm 206cm 709kg For the 2019 model year, Polaris upgraded every vehicle in the SXS range, from mere styling and colour changes to real mechanical improvements, many of which Polaris says are “owner inspired”. Since these improvements arrive in multiples of 10, Polaris owners must possess the inspiration of a zealot. TEST VEHICLE Our red test vehicle was, I must admit, very pretty, with a new cab, new wheels and fight-club rubbe , 27-inch (69cm), Maxxis MU511s front and rear. The face of the machine is protected by a huge wraparound bumper with integrated tie-down points. There’s more protection for the new one-piece chassis too. Cab doors are huge but swing through 180 degrees so big people won’t have difficulty getting in and out Windows raise and lower via crank winders, and the huge windscreen swings up. A Perspex rear window prevents cold air creeping up from behind, and Polaris has added what it calls ‘close-off panels’ behind the cab, to lessen mud build-up. Polaris made the most of limited real estate in the cab, with six cupholders and still more room for water-bottle holders, as well as more storage space for large stuff under the seats. NOTABLE IMPROVEMENTS A lot of ‘industry-leading’ innovations power the new Ranger XP, though we’re not about to check every spec sheet in the industry to make sure Polaris isn’t exaggerating. According to the Big P, this Ranger leads everyone in ground clearance (33cm), front suspension travel (28cm), and engine output (82hp/61kW). More good stuff: • Upgraded wheel bearings • New headlights/LED tail lights • New front stabiliser bar • Backlit rocker switches • Integrated winch mount • Larger cargo bed and tailgate • New seats and seat slider • Bigger rear guards • Better electrical routing • More top speed in high/low range PERFORMANCE Reg Grant and I have been reviewing ATVs and side-by-sides for about 10 years and were impressed with the Ranger, not least 1. The Pro Shield cab has all you need for comfort, with well padded seats and low Cab sound levels. 2. The tailgate is new and so are the latches 3. Speakers the size of Volkswagens and plenty of power in the heating/cooling fans 4. Lift the seats and there’s heaps more storage space for larger items because the cranky handbrake was the only thing we didn’t like about it. And speed wasn’t a problem. Engine output from the 999cc Pro Star motor is now 82hp (61kW) and this copious grunt is electronically graduated in three stages: Work, Standard, or Performance. We drove around all day in the Standard setting and it was more than fast enough for farm work. The Performance setting is for those who like a ‘recreational’ aspect, but we’d caution them about trying to drift this vehicle, which feels a little top-heavy with the big cab, and whose height almost matches its wheelbase. Get too aggressive with your cornering technique and, what with those gorilla grip tyres and all, the whole thing could turn funky. The engine is responsive and a pleasure to drive. It tops out (in the Standard setting) at around 100km/h, has no flat-spots and is quiet. It’s matched to an auto transmission that, of all those available today, asks the least of an operator. You stick it in allwheel drive and that’s what you get. In day-to-day terms it’s the simplest, most useful transmission on the market. All it requires is the answer to a basic question any farmer can answer: do you need four-wheel drive or don’t you? And if you don’t, you’ll be amazed where this damn thing will go in twowheel drive. Engine braking is controlled by an Active Descent Control button on the dash. Reg and I have history with Polaris engine braking. On earlier models with Active Descent Control it was Inactive Descent Control. It didn’t work and we said so. This created a certain amount of tension in the corporate box, but in the intervening aeons, things calmed down. Polaris cured the problem and its 1,000cc donk now has some of the strongest engine braking in a petrol-powered side-by-side. The Ranger has a Park slot in the gearbox, along with a mechanical handbrake, which proved to be as defiant as a freedom fighter through its last 5cm of t avel. Looking for an ATV/UTV? Search for ‘ATV’ or ‘UTV’ on TradeFarmMachinery.com.au or type the TA or DIY code shown here into the keyword search field $22,495 TA873833 2019 POLARIS RANGER XP 1000 HD EPS R19RRE99NS. 1000cc, Red. • VIC 03 8373 7292 $18,995 TA736476 2018 POLARIS RANGER DIESEL 1000 HD EPS R18RTED1N1. 100% w/horse. • VIC 03 8373 7292 $17,990 TA1017819 POLARIS RANGER CREW 900 XP. Seats 6, 900cc 4 stroke, power steering. • VIC 03 9998 4995 62 TradeFarmMachinery.com.au THE TRACTOR YOU WANT IS NOW EASIER TO FIND

mow, ted, rake 2 YEAR WARRANTY new generation SILVERCUT 380 DISC MOWER SPIDER 815T TEDDER STAR 850 TWIN ROTARY RAKE $20,800* $23,990* $32,700* $5,380 OFF RRP $7,900 OFF RRP $12,950 OFF RRP BULLET-PROOF CUTTERBAR - Bullet-proof shear pin protection on each rotor - Low cost in field reset - Easy hydraulic flotation accurately follows the ground - Over-centre folded position for safe and balanced transport - Other sizes available PROTECTION FAST DRY, RETAIN QUALITY - Pivoting headstock - Rotor height/angle adjustable - Hydraulic fold to narrow width - Strong tubular tedder arms CLEAN PERFECT SHAPE - Adjustable raking width - Manoeuvrable rear steering wheels - Auto-flow axle with 3D levelling for perfect ground following - Modular arm system for easy maintenance - 650, 720 & 850 models available $0 DEPOSIT SIP provides a large range of hay and silage machines: mowers, tedders, rakes and manure spreaders, with market leading features. Call Inlon to find the right machine for your application. *Limited stock - call for details. Finance available to approved purchasers only. All applications are subject to individual assessment at time of application. #Subject to eligibility For more information and your nearest dealer 1800 849 090 www.inlon.ag/708 TRACTORS OFFER ENDS 30TH JUNE 2020 For more information and your nearest dealer 1800 849 090 www.tym.ag/712

mow, ted, rake 2 YEAR<br />

WARRANTY<br />

new<br />

generation<br />

SILVERCUT 380 DISC MOWER SPIDER 815T TEDDER STAR 850 TWIN ROTARY RAKE<br />

$20,800*<br />

$23,990* $32,700*<br />

$5,380 OFF RRP $7,900 OFF RRP $12,950 OFF RRP<br />

BULLET-PROOF<br />

CUTTERBAR<br />

- Bullet-proof shear pin protection<br />

on each rotor - Low cost in field reset<br />

- Easy hydraulic flotation accurately<br />

follows the ground<br />

- Over-centre folded position<br />

for safe and balanced transport<br />

- Other sizes available<br />

PROTECTION<br />

FAST DRY, RETAIN<br />

QUALITY<br />

- Pivoting headstock<br />

- Rotor height/angle adjustable<br />

- Hydraulic fold to narrow width<br />

- Strong tubular tedder arms<br />

CLEAN PERFECT<br />

SHAPE<br />

- Adjustable raking width<br />

- Manoeuvrable rear steering wheels<br />

- Auto-flow axle with 3D levelling<br />

for perfect ground following<br />

- Modular arm system for easy maintenance<br />

- 650, 720 & 850 models available<br />

$0<br />

DEPOSIT<br />

SIP provides a large range of hay and silage machines: mowers, tedders, rakes<br />

and manure spreaders, with market leading features.<br />

Call Inlon to find the right machine for your application.<br />

*Limited stock - call for details. Finance available to approved purchasers only.<br />

All applications are subject to individual assessment at time of application. #Subject to eligibility<br />

For more information and<br />

your nearest dealer<br />

1800 849 090<br />

www.inlon.ag/708<br />

TRACTORS<br />

OFFER ENDS 30TH JUNE 2020<br />

For more information<br />

and your nearest dealer<br />

1800 849 090<br />

www.tym.ag/712

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