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RANGER XP 900 HIGHS:

• Incredible 60-horsepower motor • High-end CVT smooths out power • Stiff chassis upgrades handling • New high in creature comforts • Turf mode for tighter turning

RANGER XP 900 LOWS:

• No four-wheel engine braking

FINANCING & INCENTIVES

• 2.99% interest & up to $1300 cash back at press time

SPECS

2014 POLARIS RANGER XP 900 EFI 4X4

ENGINE/TRANSMISSION Engine type Liquid-cooled, 8-valve, DOHC, 4-stroke twin Displacement ................................................ 875cc Bore x stroke ......................... 93mm x 66.4mm (x2)

Compression ratio ........................................... 9.2:1

Lubrication system ................................... Wet sump Additional cooling.........................................Auto fan Carburetion...................................... 40mm EFI (x2)

Starting/back-up ................................... Electric/none Starting procedure....................... Turn ignition switch Air filter: Type.................................................... Paper pleat Access .............................. Tool-less, undo 5 clasps Transmission.................... Dual-range CVT w/ reverse Reverse procedure............ Move range selector to “R” Drive system... Selectable 2WD/4WD w/ auto diff-lock Final drives .................................................... Shafts DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES/WEIGHTS Fuel capacity ............................................. 10.0 gal.

Wheelbase ...................................................... 81.0” Overall length/width/height................. 116.5”/60”/76” Ground clearance................................................ 12” Claimed dry weight .....................................1342 lb.

Bed weight limit..........................................1000 lb.

Hitch ................................................ 2-inch receiver Towing limit................................................2000 lb.

ROLLING CHASSIS Frame .......................................... Steel square tube Suspension/wheel travel: Front .................. Dual A-arm w/ prel.-adj. shocks/10” Rear.............. IRS dual A-arm w/ prel..-adj. shocks/10

Brakes/actuation:
Front......................... Hydraulic discs/left-side pedal
Rear......................... Hydraulic discs/left-side pedal
Parking ...........................................Lever on console
Tires:
Front......................................... AT 26x10-12 PXT
Rear.......................................... AT 26x11-12 PXT
ELECTRICAL
DC outlet .....................................................Console
Lighting:
Front...................... ( 2) 55W/60W hi/low headlights
Rear....................................... Dual brake/tail lights
DETAILS
Instrumentation .....Speed/odo/trip/hour/rpm/fuel/gear/
clock/2WD-4WD
Colors ... Sage Green, Solar Red, PPC, LE Sunset Red,
Ti Matte Metallic, DLX Nuclear Sunset Orange
Minimum recommended operator age.................... 16

Suggested retail price .................. $13,199–$16,499

Contact ................................ Polaris, (800) POLARIS

OEM tires, although they’re only 25 inches on base and EPS-LE models and 26 inches on the Deluxe. The XP

900 has the power to turn much taller tires too.

HOW ABOUT THE BRAKES?

They’re worthy of a sport UTV. The XP 900 has four-wheel hydraulic disc brakes, and the front calipers are twin puck. Stainless-steel brake lines swell less when pressure is applied, so the Ranger stops as hard as it accelerates. It also has low range to slow it on steep hills, but no EBS or ADC like high-end Sportsman ATVs; it does have park in the transmission.

HOW ABOUT TRAIL COMFORT?

“TC” should be its nickname. The Deluxe’s custom seats are awesome, and the doors provide easy entrance/ egress and security on the trail. The satellite radio and audio system are awesome, and there is plenty of storage space in the console and dash recesses. Vibration and engine noise in the cabin are minimal, and the driver has EPS, a custom tilt wheel and an adjustable seat. The passenger has one grab point on the ROPS upright and dead pedals for bracing, and the cage is designed for accessory roofs, windshields and even full-cab enclosures.

WHAT’S OUR FINAL ANSWER?

The Polaris Ranger XP 900 is a hot rod that also does heavy lifting with a

1000-pound capacity bed and 1-ton towing. The Ranger Deluxe is like an off-road limousine. It has an awesome engine, excellent CVT and 4WD systems, suspension, handling, brakes and trail comfort. As the styling implies, the Ranger XP 900 has a lot of RZR DNA, so it’s as much fun on the trail or a weekend outing as it is effective on the job site during the week. Check out coverage of the High Lifter Mud Nationals to see the heights the XP 900 can be lifted to. ❏

RATINGS

MOTOR/TRANNY
Overall power ................................... 5
Low ............................................. 5
Mid ............................................. 5
Top ............................................. 5

Throttle response.............................. 5

Idling smoothness ............................. 5

Shifting/tranny .................................. 5

HANDLING AND CHASSIS Overall handling................................. 5

Turning precision............................... 5

Turning stability ................................ 5

Powersliding ..................................... 5

Steering ease ................................... 5

Off-cambers ..................................... 5

High-speed stability........................... 5

Jumping ........................................... 3

Front brakes..................................... 5

Rear brakes...................................... 5

Front suspension............................... 5

Rear suspension ............................... 5

Low-speed ride plushness .................. 5

High-speed bump control ................... 4

Ground clearance .............................. 5

Undercarriage protection ................... 5

Traction ........................................... 5

Hill-climbing ...................................... 5

Downhilling ....................................... 4

Water/mud....................................... 5

Rock hounding................................... 5

RIDER COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE Overall ease of use............................ 5 Startup ease .................................... 5 Seat comfort .................................... 5 Vibration .......................................... 5 Wheel/seat/footrest .......................... 5 Mud/water protection ........................ 5 Air-filter access ................................ 5 Control ease..................................... 5 Range selection switch ...................... 5 Storage box size ............................... 5 Storage box access........................... 5 Rear bed space ................................ 5