#1 2010-04-27 09:45:36

millerman04

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From: Everett Pa 15537

Registered: 2010-04-27

Posts: 3

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

Hi all. Im new to this site, so please bear with me. I apologize if this isnt in the correct forum. Im doing some research for my fire company on the Polaris Ranger 800 HD for us to use on brush fires, and rescues in the woods. We are debating the Polaris, or a Kubota UTV 900. In your opinions, which would be better? Im a bit weary on the belt drive of the Polaris. Im afraid that may be a headache down the road. Whats the performance of their belt drive? Im kinda familiar with other belt drives, in the essence that is they get wet, they slip. Is that correct? Now this machine isnt going to for fun and play, its going to be worked, and probably worked hard too. Any imput would be great. Thanks..

RANGERDALEXP

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From: Palmdale, Ca.

Registered: 2008-09-02

Posts: 902

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

The ranger will do anything that the kubota will do. The two things the Polaris will do better is get you there faster and the suspension is a lot better for transversing obstructions :idea: . They are both good machines and I don't see any issues with the belt system as long as the maintenance is kept up. They are sealed in an enclosure to keep them dry and I have done stream crossings with no issues and load it down with chainsaws and a trailer to haul firewood out of the hills, for this I do make my own trails. Also the military use them as well........

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2003 Rampage 365 Toy Hauler.
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millerman04

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From: Everett Pa 15537

Registered: 2010-04-27

Posts: 3

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

Ive seen the videos of where the Polaris' suspension is alot nicer on the passengers. As far as speed, that really isnt a concern. Just doing the research to see which is the better buy. Thats good to know that you havent had any issues with the belt. That will make it alot nicer to explain to everyone. That was my main concern about the whole topic. Thanks for the imput.

harry j freeman

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From: ne pa

Registered: 2009-11-15

Posts: 12

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

I purchased a polaris  ranger in jan. it is a lot more comfortiable riding has much more ground clearance and lots of accesories and the best thing  is its made in the UNITED STATES .....

RANGERDALEXP

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From: Palmdale, Ca.

Registered: 2008-09-02

Posts: 902

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

I purchased a polaris  ranger in jan. it is a lot more comfortiable riding has much more ground clearance and lots of accesories and the best thing  is its made in the UNITED STATES .....

X2 on that statement   .

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2003 Ford F350 Superduty FX4 Lariat, Banks Kit.
2003 Rampage 365 Toy Hauler.
2005 Ranger Xp, Sp belt, EPI Clutch Kit, Sp Ecu.
2001 Honda XR650R With Go Fast Kit.
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Badley

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From: Spanish Fork, Utah

Registered: 2007-02-14

Posts: 1,617

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

I purchased a polaris  ranger in jan. it is a lot more comfortiable riding has much more ground clearance and lots of accesories and the best thing  is its made in the UNITED STATES .....

X2 on that statement   .

X3

66cummins

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Registered: 2007-09-23

Posts: 518

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

not true anymore... moving it to mexico..

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RANGERDALEXP

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From: Palmdale, Ca.

Registered: 2008-09-02

Posts: 902

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

not true anymore... moving it to mexico..

OK, I give, Is your glass half empty or half full :?: Maybe I missed it but I have seen nothing on polaris moveing to mexico :?: . Do you happen to have any info on this :?: .

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2003 Ford F350 Superduty FX4 Lariat, Banks Kit.
2003 Rampage 365 Toy Hauler.
2005 Ranger Xp, Sp belt, EPI Clutch Kit, Sp Ecu.
2001 Honda XR650R With Go Fast Kit.
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Titan

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From: Maine

Registered: 2009-02-14

Posts: 357

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

so if Yamahas are rice burners and if Polaris moves to Mexico will that make them refried bean burners.
 

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Titan

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From: Maine

Registered: 2009-02-14

Posts: 357

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/displa … aris-folo/
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/news/po … ng-mexico/

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(2) 09 Yamaha Grizzly 550. 05 Arctic Cat ZR900 snopro. 05 Honda CBR600RR. 02 Yamaha Raptor 660. 03 Honda R12X Aquatrax. 93 Honda 300EX.
93 Arctic Cat Thundercat 900. 10 Jeep Wrangler Mountain......

RANGERDALEXP

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From: Palmdale, Ca.

Registered: 2008-09-02

Posts: 902

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

Moving to Mexico to get closer to customers , that is one stupid statement from the company executive :evil:. More American job losses due to stupid executive dumb asses and I am sure the government signed off on this as well ....

Good info and thanks for the update Titan.......

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2003 Ford F350 Superduty FX4 Lariat, Banks Kit.
2003 Rampage 365 Toy Hauler.
2005 Ranger Xp, Sp belt, EPI Clutch Kit, Sp Ecu.
2001 Honda XR650R With Go Fast Kit.
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millerman04

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From: Everett Pa 15537

Registered: 2010-04-27

Posts: 3

Re: Polaris Ranger 800 HD

no wonder this country is in the shape it is. lets just move the last few factories in the U.S. out so we can all be bums.