I sold my Polaris Ranger and bought the Kawasaki Ridge Limited. Big step up in engine performance and cab design. These are crazy nice, fun to drive with an amazing ride. No regrets.
I test drove the ridge. I have had 5 new kawasakis quads and bikes and they are good quality. I bought the defender 24 ltd w/30" tires and a/c because.... #1 i can rest my arms on the open window. #2 much quieter..dad got 20% hearing in one ear..he's 80yrs ol😂 Plus the defender ltd has some pretty nice seats,a little uprite but good. Wish i could have both tbh.. The ridge is a superb farm machine
Exactly why i got a Defender LTD over the Ridge too, Ridge is still loud in the cab, coming from a Teryx i wasn't going back that route. 5900 RPM 60MPH you can have a normal convo in the defender.
Nice side x side. Was intrested in the ridge. My wife is only 5'2" couldn't reach the floor on either driver or passenger side . So we ended with polaris ranger xp 1000 northstar ultimate edition
That sure looks nice! I definitely like that the seat folds up and there’s extra room like if you had to get a cold and muddy calf you needed to take to the barn to warm it up it looks like you got a lot more room than our gators have! One thing I’d like to see how the lights are at night.. And what the max speed is? Because our gators max out at 49 miles an hour when you’re driving to some of them 15 mile away pastures that would be real handy to go faster on the highway
Yeah I believe Kawasaki made motors for arctic cat too. Good motors. I have personally not been in a Polaris Ranger that much, just a couple times with neighbors
Nice little buggy! You'll get some use out of that! Thanks for sharing it! Clearly Dad can take a hint...as he reaches for his seat belt immediately! BTW how far away, or close, is your acreage? Are there building on it? Nice going all around Carson, thanks!
Does it have turn signals and a horn? I can't quite figure out if those are on this thing ... but absolutely required to drive it on the roads around here. I'd hate to drop >$30K on a machine that had literally everything ... but somehow forgot to add something as simple as turn signals and a horn. Thanks.
to me it always sounds like the pistons are about to come out of the engine.... such high engine speed 😬 they are so loud or does it only seem that way through the camera 🤔
It is pretty loud inside the cab, but I don’t have any other SxS with a cab to compare it too so I didn’t mention it. Will probably talk about it in my final review if I can hop in some neighbors vehicles to compare
@@6thGenFarmer It's not as loud as what comes across the video. I have had 3 other sxs & none of them have had such a reduced noise level both out & inside. You can actually have a conversation with the passenger without hollering. The inline 4 cylinder engine is smooth & has decent power. Plus, no dust inside!
I test drove a ridge and i found it a bit loud. I ended up buying a 24 defender ltd and it is much quieter. My 80 year old dad has 20% hearing in his left ear so it was a good part of my decision. I think artic cat makes a very quiet sxs but no thanks. Ridge windows ya cant rest your arm on an open window because of the bi angle???? Get it right kawi I buy japanese made motor for the most part for dependability but this time i bought canadian🇨🇦 I wish i had a ridge too😂
Had to laugh when your dad said they develop something for a need and they turn into this. Kinda like 50 years ago the basic four door truck were the choice of loggers and contractors and now they are $70k family vehicles.
Price doesn't justify what little you can do with it on the farm.Great play toy or deer and pig harvester for sure.They are all fun when new but just like real vehicles when stuff starts breaking your wallet will go up in flames.🧙♂️
buy a jeep...... more comfort, quite, faster, more payload and you can take it any where you want... not just farms and trails.... drive it cross country..... same price but will last 200k miles when 20k on any utv is death.... and I never saw one with 20k!! BTW, get you hearing checked...... I never have to yell at my passenger(s) doing 30 to 110 mph in any truck or jeep!
A Polaris is buy two use one for parts. They are really not known for reliability. That looks like an interesting ride. Kawasaki has issues as well I think they all do.
Everyone has issues. No getting around it. It's a very new release so durability and reliability is unkown yet. Hope to be testing it out to see and help kawasaki!
It’s hilarious that as soon as you mention you don’t know how fast it goes your dad starts looking for the seatbelt !
Sweet ride! Congrats on the timely demo!!! Can't wait to see it put through the daily life of a farmer!
OH, those are the days that are soooo much fun!
Happy for you that you have such a cool new toy !
I burst out laughing when you said you have no idea how fast it goes, and your Dad started going for the seatbelt.
I'd love to see a video how you setup and use the different surveying equipment for marking fields or whatever. Great channel!
The aftermarket has come out with clutch kits that will reduce the rpms while criusing. Taller tires help too.
I sold my Polaris Ranger and bought the Kawasaki Ridge Limited. Big step up in engine performance and cab design. These are crazy nice, fun to drive with an amazing ride. No regrets.
It looks great! I can't wait to see it while doing chores.
Nice looking rig! Good luck with your future endeavors
Great showcase for a Ridge! Congrats!!
I test drove the ridge.
I have had 5 new kawasakis quads and bikes and they are good quality.
I bought the defender 24 ltd w/30" tires and a/c because....
#1 i can rest my arms on the open window.
#2 much quieter..dad got 20% hearing in one ear..he's 80yrs ol😂
Plus the defender ltd has some pretty nice seats,a little uprite but good.
Wish i could have both tbh..
The ridge is a superb farm machine
Exactly why i got a Defender LTD over the Ridge too, Ridge is still loud in the cab, coming from a Teryx i wasn't going back that route. 5900 RPM 60MPH you can have a normal convo in the defender.
@mikepaulson6154
Yup👍
yeah it is loud.
I got a ranger. I’m thinking ridge next time I buy.
Here is just a thought, for mounting a monitor you could use a U mount and go around the upper grab handle.
honestly, that is a pretty great idea that I did not think of. Thank You! I just might have to do that
@@6thGenFarmergo jacks!!!
Nice side x side. Was intrested in the ridge. My wife is only 5'2" couldn't reach the floor on either driver or passenger side . So we ended with polaris ranger xp 1000 northstar ultimate edition
That sure looks nice! I definitely like that the seat folds up and there’s extra room like if you had to get a cold and muddy calf you needed to take to the barn to warm it up it looks like you got a lot more room than our gators have! One thing I’d like to see how the lights are at night.. And what the max speed is? Because our gators max out at 49 miles an hour when you’re driving to some of them 15 mile away pastures that would be real handy to go faster on the highway
I've had mine at 67 mph. Plenty fast enough for a sport utility sxs.
Returns it with 10000 miles on it. 😂
I mean🤷🏻♂️😂
John Deere mower has a Kawasaki motor that’s been great. I have a Ranger but the Ridge looks pretty awesome and I hope to take a look sometime.
Yeah I believe Kawasaki made motors for arctic cat too. Good motors. I have personally not been in a Polaris Ranger that much, just a couple times with neighbors
The dealers around here are having a heck of a sale on them. I'm prolly going to take the plunge tomorrow.
Jackson Cycle Great people !
Gold matches your hair. LOL
Nice little buggy! You'll get some use out of that! Thanks for sharing it!
Clearly Dad can take a hint...as he reaches for his seat belt immediately! BTW how far away, or close, is your acreage? Are there building on it? Nice going all around Carson, thanks!
I’m sharing the shop with my dad for at least 1 year
Great video Thanks. Does it have blinkers?
This particular model does not. I’m not sure if they can be optioned or not
What comes stock with the 2025 models? The winch, stereo, gps? Or is that all extras?
nice machine
@@jasonwoods3384 thank you! I am excited to use it here soon
Enjoy its your to use
Does it have turn signals and a horn? I can't quite figure out if those are on this thing ... but absolutely required to drive it on the roads around here. I'd hate to drop >$30K on a machine that had literally everything ... but somehow forgot to add something as simple as turn signals and a horn. Thanks.
Another great intro video. Looks like a good addition to any farm. How did you come out with the tracks on your cat tractor?
A video with the tracks will be coming soon! NTS tire took care of me
Sweet unit. Enjoy
to me it always sounds like the pistons are about to come out of the engine.... such high engine speed 😬
they are so loud or does it only seem that way through the camera 🤔
It is pretty loud inside the cab, but I don’t have any other SxS with a cab to compare it too so I didn’t mention it. Will probably talk about it in my final review if I can hop in some neighbors vehicles to compare
@@6thGenFarmer It's not as loud as what comes across the video. I have had 3 other sxs & none of them have had such a reduced noise level both out & inside. You can actually have a conversation with the passenger without hollering. The inline 4 cylinder engine is smooth & has decent power. Plus, no dust inside!
I test drove a ridge and i found it a bit loud.
I ended up buying a 24 defender ltd and it is much quieter.
My 80 year old dad has 20% hearing in his left ear so it was a good part of my decision.
I think artic cat makes a very quiet sxs but no thanks.
Ridge windows ya cant rest your arm on an open window because of the bi angle????
Get it right kawi
I buy japanese made motor for the most part for dependability but this time i bought canadian🇨🇦
I wish i had a ridge too😂
F me that's nicer then some bog standard cars very nice
That is a lot ponies under the hood for such a little vehicle 🚗
No side mirrors?
you might be bale to add them on, not for sure
Had to laugh when your dad said they develop something for a need and they turn into this. Kinda like 50 years ago the basic four door truck were the choice of loggers and contractors and now they are $70k family vehicles.
The price for these things are insane . I mean it is pretty normal to spend 25 -30k for a SXS
@@DEDBRD-di4yj I agree they are very expensive
Ya 40,000 plus 15 percent tax in canada
Price doesn't justify what little you can do with it on the farm.Great play toy or deer and pig harvester for sure.They are all fun when new but just like real vehicles when stuff starts breaking your wallet will go up in flames.🧙♂️
What's the top speed?
70mph
@6thGenFarmer dang that's fast for a utility vehicle 👍 I have Gators now and the top speed is only 46 🤦
buy a jeep...... more comfort, quite, faster, more payload and you can take it any where you want... not just farms and trails.... drive it cross country..... same price but will last 200k miles when 20k on any utv is death.... and I never saw one with 20k!! BTW, get you hearing checked...... I never have to yell at my passenger(s) doing 30 to 110 mph in any truck or jeep!
Sorry need a Polaris or Yamaha only way to go
Polaris do not hold up well. They will if you trade every 2-3 years.
Your dad will ends up buying it when demo ends. 😂
So loud inside the cab at any speed SMH
ALL the bells and whistles
TOO LOUD!
it is pretty loud
A toy by any other name .......................💡
A Polaris is buy two use one for parts. They are really not known for reliability.
That looks like an interesting ride. Kawasaki has issues as well I think they all do.
Everyone has issues. No getting around it. It's a very new release so durability and reliability is unkown yet. Hope to be testing it out to see and help kawasaki!
have you had Polaris before ?
@@DEDBRD-di4yj not a SxS no, I have driven friends and neighbors though.
The only Polaris things that I have ever owned are my snowmobiles
My farm rig is a Suzuki samurai way cheaper 😂
@@scottharvold6286 them are getting hard to find!