The shocks on the ranger are adjustable with a provided tool which will either firm up the suspension to prevent sag or soften it for a smoother ride. They come from factory all the way soft.
I still love my 2008 Yamaha Rhino 700. We have a windshield, detachable doors and a jeep like soft top that makes it nice for the dogs and equipment. Of course it is in camo.
I have a gravely atlas. Has Polaris engine and Polaris parts and it is amazing. If you want work and play, it is the utv for you. I think of it as a cross between a gator and a ranger
We've had the Viking 6 Ranch Edition and don't get the jerking like we did with the Ranger Crew. 1/2 windshield makes the dust less of an issue also provides a wind breaker but gives you a nice breeze
Cool....I'll check that model out...this windshield was glass...surprising to me...very sturdy but I imagine the end of that windshield with be a shattering experience...Thanks Rachael
About 3 years ago we hauled these machines only a no name brand out of Texas and if I remember correctly they where running wholesale for around $8,000. I got the managers information because at one time I was going to sell them retail. Once we get our land we plan on going back to get one. Some of the Tractor Supplies sell them but they are definitely the upgraded ones because I have seen some at other Tractor Supplies and they where generic compared to the ones in Texas that we haul. Just like anything else you are paying for the name. That why this one cost $16,000. To be honest I think the machines we hauled out of Texas where better quality.
Hard to say ....also hard to say much about the quality of the build...I'm not too sure you are paying for just the name...I think you are paying for intelligently engineered machines that a quality tested, now that being said...I have a Gator 825i.....John Deere is a name you have to pay for....even my dealer told me that "Green Paint" makes things cost more! Odds are all these machines are manufactured in the same factory in some far off country....but the tractor supply ones are very "hinky" non-commercial type machines....the Ranger and the Gator would crush those tractor supply machines....definitely not "apples to apples" comparison
Stoney Ridge Farmer, Like I said Tractor Supply does not sell the machines we picked up everywhere. Yes, they do sell a cheaply type but this type we hauled will blow the doors off of the Gator and the Polaris. We hauled them to lower Alabama. They where top quality machines just a no name brand.
2010mfgc2400, Nit sure what planet you are living on but all semi trucks are named brand and all of them have proved millions of miles. So you mean to tell me that these big companies like Polaris don't have off name brand companies? You are obviously being blinded by the fact that name brand companies don't make products for off name brand companies. The reason I don't know the name of the company is because I took it out of my repertoire and stored it on a piece of paper for later use when I need it. Plus we delivered those over 4 years ago, would you remember the name? What you need to take out of all of this is don't be, Naïve
It was still under warranty and I got no break from the dealer or the manufacture when it broke down Google junk air cleaner on Polaris ranger and you'll see what I mean?
That Polaris may be OK for camping two or three times a year or a few hunting trips but I wouldn't buy another one if I wanted something more racy I would definitely try a different brand
So on this "ranch" there are two machines....basically the entire purpose is utility....transporting people, firearms and gear. The windshield was very nice....however the wafting of dust in ur mouth at any speed sucked....the machines sag in the rear when loaded with people and gear....disappointing....I have a gator and it's suspension is much better....not a 4 seat gator mind you but suspension wise I have no problems
Stoney Ridge Farmer just a suggestion; if you ever go to replace them you should consider a different brand. They are good for someone who isn't really going to use them for "hard" work. I use UTC's to hunt moose and Polaris just can't take the beatin, parts flyin all the time.
It comes out of the box setup for trail riding. For hauling you have to adjust the suspension otherwise if it was completely torqued out the ride quality wouldn’t be as appealing to buyers. Just some food for thought.
As far as power and suspension it has plenty of both but that's about all it's got also the seats are uncomfortable very thin padding not good if you have to spend a lot of time in it
I have to ask. Why would I buy one of these when I can buy (for example) a 1999Jeep Cherokee, in good shape for under $3000? Plus I can drive in on the street. I am serious, I have 20 acres and these things at $16,000 have mystified me. What am I missing? Bye the way I did not know they are BELT drive, to me that's another WHAT?
Yep belt driven like the clutch system on a snow mobile.....and why....well that's a very good question...we have a Gator on our farm and I considered replacing it with a Tracker or Samurai.....pricey for a 4 seater ATV.....the High Bar Homestead has them for transporting people....much more professional than just doodling around on the farm...very nice machines for transporting guns and people and gear...not that a Jeep couldnt do the same thing for cheaper
I have had a jeep Rubicon and now have the ranger crew both have there good and bad things . But the ranger can run all day on 12 dollars gas will do a pretty good speed and has a front and rear Locker just like the Rubicon. built from the ground up with one purpose to beat the dirt in the Hills unlike the Rubicon which still had to be Street mobile. LOL before I get a bunch of hate messages from Jeep owners I still love the Jeeps.
I've got one and the air cleaner is mounted under the left rear fender well it's technically upside down when you open it so if the clamps don't hold it tight it sucks in dust piece of shit cost me a motor about $5000 we also have 5 Kawasaki Mules 4010 diesels great tough machines not as quick with the power not as good suspension but way tougher
Depends on what ur doing I think.....all and all I'd go with the gator for farming stuff ...go with the Ranger if ur doing trails and light hauling and if you are seriously in the market go look at the honda utv lineup....they are a non-belt driven/direct drive machine that seems to be the all around best machine made right now....as long as you dont mind the roll bar covering part of the bed...I'll do a overview of one of these machines soon...I think you'll really be impressed...plus...its a Honda...you can never go wrong with Honda products...thats my 2 cents
NBK Rain, recently was watching Stoney Ridge Farmer's channel & saw your post about which UTV to purchase. Check out the Gator forum & specifically my post at this page by BillT on 4-17-2017 before you buy. www.johndeeregatorforum.com/showthread.php?15890-New-gator-coming!&highlight=buying+gator Hopefully that list will help you out & prevent some buyer's remorse. Oh & check outwww.prcforum.com the Rangers clutch engages hard & tend to jerk when taking off. With a $1000 clutch upgrade from Duraclutch, that can be fixed, whereas the Gators take off is a lot smoother. Look at everybody's forum, period. Hope this helped.
Polaris is cheap for a reason. Poor smucks like this guy think that it's a great bargain. It sure is when they use substandard parts for Polaris UTV's.
Thanks for calling me a "smuck"...but I think you meant "schmuck"....either way...I love insults from folks who cant spell...and $16,000 isn't cheap in my book
The music alone is worth the thumbs up! Thanks for the insight on what you liked and disliked about the ranger!
The shocks on the ranger are adjustable with a provided tool which will either firm up the suspension to prevent sag or soften it for a smoother ride. They come from factory all the way soft.
Thanks, good to know....my gator is the same way
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Good video. We use half front windshield and it solves the dust issue.
Nice...and thanks
I still love my 2008 Yamaha Rhino 700. We have a windshield, detachable doors and a jeep like soft top that makes it nice for the dogs and equipment. Of course it is in camo.
That was a good Farmer review. Best to learn cooking from our Chefs.
Thanks Giovanni
You can adjust the suspension to stiffen it
you can adjust the preload of the suspension vary easily.
Honest review. Thank you
Let him know the back shocks have different settings for that
I have a gravely atlas. Has Polaris engine and Polaris parts and it is amazing. If you want work and play, it is the utv for you. I think of it as a cross between a gator and a ranger
I discovered that a half windshield works well
We've had the Viking 6 Ranch Edition and don't get the jerking like we did with the Ranger Crew. 1/2 windshield makes the dust less of an issue also provides a wind breaker but gives you a nice breeze
Cool....I'll check that model out...this windshield was glass...surprising to me...very sturdy but I imagine the end of that windshield with be a shattering experience...Thanks Rachael
love the Stoney Ridge song ..!
- very nice review ..!
About 3 years ago we hauled these machines only a no name brand out of Texas and if I remember correctly they where running wholesale for around $8,000. I got the managers information because at one time I was going to sell them retail. Once we get our land we plan on going back to get one. Some of the Tractor Supplies sell them but they are definitely the upgraded ones because I have seen some at other Tractor Supplies and they where generic compared to the ones in Texas that we haul. Just like anything else you are paying for the name. That why this one cost $16,000. To be honest I think the machines we hauled out of Texas where better quality.
Hard to say ....also hard to say much about the quality of the build...I'm not too sure you are paying for just the name...I think you are paying for intelligently engineered machines that a quality tested, now that being said...I have a Gator 825i.....John Deere is a name you have to pay for....even my dealer told me that "Green Paint" makes things cost more! Odds are all these machines are manufactured in the same factory in some far off country....but the tractor supply ones are very "hinky" non-commercial type machines....the Ranger and the Gator would crush those tractor supply machines....definitely not "apples to apples" comparison
Stoney Ridge Farmer, Like I said Tractor Supply does not sell the machines we picked up everywhere. Yes, they do sell a cheaply type but this type we hauled will blow the doors off of the Gator and the Polaris. We hauled them to lower Alabama. They where top quality machines just a no name brand.
2010mfgc2400, Nit sure what planet you are living on but all semi trucks are named brand and all of them have proved millions of miles.
So you mean to tell me that these big companies like Polaris don't have off name brand companies? You are obviously being blinded by the fact that name brand companies don't make products for off name brand companies.
The reason I don't know the name of the company is because I took it out of my repertoire and stored it on a piece of paper for later use when I need it. Plus we delivered those over 4 years ago, would you remember the name?
What you need to take out of all of this is don't be, Naïve
What a great looking place!
yea man it was awesome working on more vids now ...should have 3 or 4 vids up from our trip soon.
You gonna take pop out there?
It was still under warranty and I got no break from the dealer or the manufacture when it broke down Google junk air cleaner on Polaris ranger and you'll see what I mean?
That Polaris may be OK for camping two or three times a year or a few hunting trips but I wouldn't buy another one if I wanted something more racy I would definitely try a different brand
So on this "ranch" there are two machines....basically the entire purpose is utility....transporting people, firearms and gear. The windshield was very nice....however the wafting of dust in ur mouth at any speed sucked....the machines sag in the rear when loaded with people and gear....disappointing....I have a gator and it's suspension is much better....not a 4 seat gator mind you but suspension wise I have no problems
Stoney Ridge Farmer just a suggestion; if you ever go to replace them you should consider a different brand. They are good for someone who isn't really going to use them for "hard" work. I use UTC's to hunt moose and Polaris just can't take the beatin, parts flyin all the time.
@@adamada101 what do you prefer?
Oliver Berger I use a Honda Pioneer 1000 EPS SE
Fix your suspension they provide the tool for you to set it up to get the extra inch and to stiffen the rear end up
That's what I hear....why have it come out of the box with sagging suspension though...this is a problem on my gator as well
It comes out of the box setup for trail riding. For hauling you have to adjust the suspension otherwise if it was completely torqued out the ride quality wouldn’t be as appealing to buyers. Just some food for thought.
Good review just found your channel Dutch sent me over to check out your channel. Just subscribed look forward to more videos.
Good to have ya Ken!
Polaris cant change physics.. dust will enter if you put a negative pressure in the cab with windsheilds. That why the vent is in the front glass.
As far as power and suspension it has plenty of both but that's about all it's got also the seats are uncomfortable very thin padding not good if you have to spend a lot of time in it
I have to ask. Why would I buy one of these when I can buy (for example) a 1999Jeep Cherokee, in good shape for under $3000? Plus I can drive in on the street. I am serious, I have 20 acres and these things at $16,000 have mystified me. What am I missing? Bye the way I did not know they are BELT drive, to me that's another WHAT?
Yep belt driven like the clutch system on a snow mobile.....and why....well that's a very good question...we have a Gator on our farm and I considered replacing it with a Tracker or Samurai.....pricey for a 4 seater ATV.....the High Bar Homestead has them for transporting people....much more professional than just doodling around on the farm...very nice machines for transporting guns and people and gear...not that a Jeep couldnt do the same thing for cheaper
Plus AC and no dust in that Jeep. :-)
I have had a jeep Rubicon and now have the ranger crew both have there good and bad things .
But the ranger can run all day on 12 dollars gas will do a pretty good speed and has a front and rear Locker just like the Rubicon. built from the ground up with one purpose to beat the dirt in the Hills unlike the Rubicon which still had to be Street mobile. LOL before I get a bunch of hate messages from Jeep owners I still love the Jeeps.
I've got one and the air cleaner is mounted under the left rear fender well it's technically upside down when you open it so if the clamps don't hold it tight it sucks in dust piece of shit cost me a motor about $5000 we also have 5 Kawasaki Mules 4010 diesels great tough machines not as quick with the power not as good suspension but way tougher
mine is inside works well
Close it up with doors and windows. PROBLEM SOLVED.
You don’t haul loads of fill and gravel etc w/ 6 people in it so of course it will sag... don’t hate on the ranger lol
Your gun rack need to go inside the bed up against the rear window
Seems like outside would catch a lot of mud from the front tires.
Belt drives are pain if you pot a load of miles in a short time it away need to tighten the belts
Benjamin Bauer belts are very easy to change and are easier on engine and tranny. New belt is only $60
You sud stiffen the back suspension.
Yea...Ive read about the adjustments you can make...this was kindof an "out of the box" review...I'm sure Kelsey has adjusted the suspension by now
Polaris ranger is a lot better than the John deer gator
What roof is on that Ranger?
Not exactly sure..it's a polaris product though..very tough hard plastic
Stoney Ridge Farmer no problem I am looking at that model Ranger and I need a low profile roof like that. Thanks for the reply
I'm looking at buying a utv I'm stuck between a John Deere gator 825i or a ranger 1000. You reviewed both what do you prefer?
Depends on what ur doing I think.....all and all I'd go with the gator for farming stuff ...go with the Ranger if ur doing trails and light hauling and if you are seriously in the market go look at the honda utv lineup....they are a non-belt driven/direct drive machine that seems to be the all around best machine made right now....as long as you dont mind the roll bar covering part of the bed...I'll do a overview of one of these machines soon...I think you'll really be impressed...plus...its a Honda...you can never go wrong with Honda products...thats my 2 cents
Stoney Ridge Farmer thanks for your input
Honda will kill your back and ass with their crappy suspention..
NBK Rain, recently was watching Stoney Ridge Farmer's channel & saw your post about which UTV to purchase. Check out the Gator forum & specifically my post at this page by BillT on 4-17-2017 before you buy. www.johndeeregatorforum.com/showthread.php?15890-New-gator-coming!&highlight=buying+gator
Hopefully that list will help you out & prevent some buyer's remorse. Oh & check outwww.prcforum.com the Rangers clutch engages hard & tend to jerk when taking off. With a $1000 clutch upgrade from Duraclutch, that can be fixed, whereas the Gators take off is a lot smoother. Look at everybody's forum, period. Hope this helped.
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Polaris is cheap for a reason. Poor smucks like this guy think that it's a great bargain. It sure is when they use substandard parts for Polaris UTV's.
Thanks for calling me a "smuck"...but I think you meant "schmuck"....either way...I love insults from folks who cant spell...and $16,000 isn't cheap in my book
Cheap?! The new 2020-2021 Polaris rangers can reach up to 35k, sometimes even more. You must know nothing about utvs.
Junk.