New Polaris Ranger diesel 1000

Polaris has just released the 2015 Ranger Diesel 1000 HD EPS into the Australian market making it the marque's 20th model available for sale with a Roll Over Protection Structure (ROPS).

Ranger says the Diesel 1000 HD EPS is built specifically for the Australian market with the inclusion of heavy duty upgrades like electric power steering and engine braking with 4-Wheel Descent Control (4WDC) to manage undulating terrain.

The 2015 Ranger Diesel 1000 HD EPS receives a number of upgrades over the 2014 Ranger Diesel 900 HD including being built on the Ranger XP platform with updated styling, a new 1028cc diesel engine, a big 110-amp alternator and a new ROPS cab frame designed for the range of Polaris Lock & Ride Pro-Fit accessories such as a full cab system.

This new model also has a restyled cockpit, dual A-arm front suspension, new flip-up seat storage, larger 37.6-litre fuel tank, easier servicing and a quieter ride due to engine repositioning rearward.

The 1028cc Kohler diesel is a three-cylinder overhead-cam liquid-cooled engine that boasts a compact, heavy-duty design with a cast iron crankcase for durability and an aluminium cylinder head for weight reduction and fast warm-up. Full pressure lubrication provides superior protection and engine life.

The Ranger Diesel 1000 HD EPS continues to deliver a class-leading 907kg towing capacity, 680kg payload capacity and a rear dump box with gas-assisted dumping operation that can carry up to 454kg of materials and a full-sized pallet.

The manufacturer says that for demanding Australian conditions, the Ranger Diesel 1000 HD EPS will come as a HD (Heavy Duty) spec model  with an upgraded rear driveshaft, grease fittings, HD sway bar, driveshaft seals, sealed a-arm bushes and sealed ball joints, all designed to stand up to our unique tough conditions such as on a dairy.

Other standard features of the Ranger Diesel 1000 HD EPS include 25.4cm of steering adjustment, 30.5cm of ground clearance, room and seat belts for three adults and 25.4cm of suspension travel up front and 25.4cm of rear suspension travel to keep the ride smooth when towing and hauling up to a tonne.

Polaris offers a full line of accessories including cabs, boxes and specialised products.

Matched to Polaris’ variable transmission system, the Ranger Diesel 1000 HD EPS features the Polaris on-demand All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system which operates 'on the fly' without the need to stop the vehicle. The AWD system has an unlocking rear diff function or 'turf mode' designed to enable tighter turns without tearing up grass.

RRP is $19,995.