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Polaris RANGER 4x4 - The Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding Utility Vehicle – Ever.
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ATV Hunting Gear- The new, redesigned 2005 Polaris RANGER® 4x4 is the hardest working, smoothest riding utility vehicle ever. With a new, exclusive Lock & RideTM cargo system, class leading payload, cargo and towing capacities, a 41 mph top speed and true on-demand all-wheel drive, RANGER 4x4 raises the “hardest working” bar even higher. A new, legendary smooth Polaris independent rear suspension, new industry-leading suspension travel, exclusive seating for three, and high 11 inch ground clearance make RANGER 4x4 the smoothest riding utility vehicle ever.

New for 2005 is the exclusive Lock & RideTM cargo system that carries equipment, gear and loose material better than anyone in the business. This cargo system combines a redesigned, multi-functional cargo box and a full range of PURE Polaris accessories that attach in less than 10 seconds, allowing you to work faster and carry gear more easily. The new, redesigned composite cargo box has a 1000 pound capacity, is big enough to hold a standard pallet, has drain holes for wet material and comes standard with a pickup truck style tailgate and self-cleaning hinge for easy dumping of loose materials. With multiple D-rings inside, tie down points outside, and 1¼ inch thru-hole mounting points around the entire box, there are hundreds of ways to secure and carry gear and cargo.

Also new for 2005 is a new, legendary smooth Polaris independent rear suspension (IRS). With Polaris IRS, no other utility vehicle is comparable to the off-road comfort or abilities of the RANGER 4x4. Dual coil-over shock independent rear suspension provides an industry leading 9 inches of suspension travel, allowing RANGER to absorb the deep ruts of farm fields, the hidden rocks in pastures and coarse, rocky and washed out terrain. Up front, an improved MacPherson strut, long-travel (8 inches) independent front suspension matches to the tasks of virtually any landscape. Combined, the new suspension system keeps the vehicle well above ground with over 11 inches of ground clearance. According to Marc Tullemans, Product Manager, “the smooth ride characteristics of the independent front and rear suspensions are maintained even when carrying heavy loads up to 1500 pounds of total payload, so it is easy to see why RANGER 4x4 is the smoothest riding utility vehicle ever.”

At the heart of the Polaris RANGER 4x4 is the 30 horsepower, 4-valve, 4-stroke liquid-cooled Polaris 500 engine. This impressive power plant delivers class leading towing, hauling, payload and top speed through an automatic Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT). The PVT requires no shifting and responds to both engine RPM and vehicle torque requirements for superior power transfer in all riding conditions. Over 1 million PVTs have been built, and the RANGER 4x4 comes standard with an exclusive lifetime limited warranty on the drive belt.

The RANGER 4x4 features Polaris On-Demand All-wheel drive. Unlike competitive 3 ½ wheel drive limited slip systems, both front wheels fully engage when loose terrain is detected, making RANGER 4x4 the most capable vehicle for heavy-duty off-road use. The user-friendly dash mounted switch activates the system that automatically senses rear wheel traction loss and transfers full torque to both front wheels. The RANGER 4x4 also has a new, electronically activated lockable rear differential. At the push of a button, the system can be engaged for rough terrain or disengaged for turf-friendly use.

RANGER 4x4 is the Hardest Working utility vehicle:

New! Lock & Ride Cargo System

Class leading payload – 1,500 pounds

Class leading cargo capacity – 1000 pounds

Large cargo volume – 13 cubic feet

New! 2” receiver hitch

Class leading towing – 1,500 lbs.

Industry leading! Top speed – 41 MPH

Exclusive! On-demand all-wheel drive

Industry leading 27” water crossing depth

Automotive style 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes

RANGER 4x4 is the Smoothest Riding utility vehicle:

New! Legendary smooth Polaris independent rear suspension

New! Industry leading suspension travel (8 inch front, 9 inch rear)

High ground clearance (11.2 inches)

New! Electronic push-button turf-friendly locking rear differential

Exclusive! Seating for three

The hardest-working utility vehicles would not be complete without a full line of accessories to make tough jobs easier. From an industry exclusive 4000 pound capacity 4.0 WarnTM winch, a Glacier PlowTM System that attaches in under a minute, to Lock & Ride accessory tool & gear holders, PURE Polaris accessories make working faster and carrying gear easier. A full range of cab enclosures are also available to shield you from the elements in any weather.

Only Polaris RANGER offers the broadest lineup of vehicles and accessories in the industry and leads all other utility vehicles in power, comfort, features and accessories. There’s no doubt that RANGER utility vehicles are the Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding utility vehicles that you can buy.

About Polaris

Information about the complete line of Polaris products is available from authorized Polaris dealers or from the Polaris homepage at polarisindustries.com.

2004 marks the 50th Anniversary of Polaris Industries. Celebrations will be held in Roseau, Minnesota, birthplace of Polaris, on June 18-19, 2004 and a worldwide celebration will take place in St. Paul at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on July 24, 2004. Visit polarisindustries.com or call 1-800-POLARIS for more information.

Polaris designs, engineers, manufactures and markets snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, personal watercraft, Victory motorcycles and the Polaris RANGER for recreational and utility use.

With annual 2003 sales of over $1.6 billion, Polaris is a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry; one of the largest manufacturers of all terrain vehicles (ATVs) in the world; and a leading manufacturer of personal watercraft. Victory motorcycles was established in 1998, and represents the first all-new American-made motorcycle in nearly 60 years, is rapidly making impressive in-roads into the motorcycle cruiser marketplace. Polaris also enhances the riding experience with a complete line of Pure Polaris apparel, accessories and parts, available at Polaris dealerships. Consumers can also purchase apparel and vehicle accessories anytime at polarisindustries.com.

Polaris Industries Inc. trades on the New York Stock Exchange and Pacific Stock Exchange under the symbol “PII,” and the company is included in the S&P Small-Cap 600 stock price index.

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