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peterl



Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
Location: Pembrokeshire
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1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Epsom Green
Polaris Ranger Diesel questions
Looking at a 2014 with 2600 hrs on it, does anyone have any experience of these and the sort of hours they do.
It is very clean and oil looks ok, any advise what to look out for would be appreciated as these vehicles are new to me.

Pete
Post #771829 6th May 2019 9:26pm
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grafty99



Member Since: 15 Aug 2012
Location: North Devon
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United Kingdom 2002 Defender 90 Td5 HT Caledonian Blue
We have had a polaris ranger from new in 2008.
It is without doubt the most unreliable vehicle we have ever owned (albeit petrol not diesel)

In the 11 years and 2300 hours we have managed to use it for it has had:

6 starter motors
2 handbrake mechanisms
2 rear CVT clutch rebuilds
3 carburetors (before converting to LPG)
2 Rear diff lock mechanism rebuild
1 Steering column rebuild due to wear
3 batteries (upgraded to a bigger battery eventually)
2 seats
3 ignition switches
2 stater solenoids

So as you can see, for something that is used on a campsite at low speed to basically tow a small trailer and empty the bins - it's not the best.

I service it twice a year and it certainly doesn't get abused.

I think now we have upgraded the battery and converted it to LPG it seems to be quite reliable but we haven't been impressed by the quality by any means Thumbs Up 2002 90 Td5 Station Wagon
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Post #771924 7th May 2019 2:45pm
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boxoftricks



Member Since: 06 Feb 2019
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Zermatt Silver
There are normally a few of these style buggies on www.bidspotter.co.uk if you hunt around
Post #771933 7th May 2019 3:42pm
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Bluericky



Member Since: 26 Jun 2014
Location: Cornwall
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United Kingdom 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Keswick Green
We had a Polaris Ranger for a while but it was constantly having issues and costing a fortune to keep going. We swapped to a Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans about 6 years ago and Touch wood it’s been amazing so far . Other than regular services the only extras have been rear UJs , a leaf spring and a hi-low cable . It’s used daily for an hour or two often carrying a full load in the back .
The downside is the performance, it’s slow compared to the ranger and the lack of engine braking gets a bit of getting used to ! https://www.instagram.com/hustynminepark/
Post #771959 7th May 2019 6:13pm
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jst



Member Since: 14 Jan 2008
Location: Taunton
Posts: 7664

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Stornoway Grey
We px'd our did so Polaris last year after 2 years from new.

£2.7k a year to service
A set of tyres
Several drive belts
Rear prop, front diff twice
Rear diff
New dash
New ignition

Approx 50hrs a week run time.

Now on a Can am since may 18. It also does 50 hours approx a week. It's had oil change every 200 hrs. That's it so far. Cheers

James
110 XS Utility
130 Puma Station wagon/camper (in the making)
90 Puma Hardtop
Post #771995 7th May 2019 8:51pm
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Chopperone



Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
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United Kingdom 
Kubota 900 rtv for me.
I bought mine second hand.
Virtually bulletproof but not fast & gets used every day ; either loaded up or towing sometimes both
Guy May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.
Post #772031 8th May 2019 7:02am
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Barneyboy



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England 1986 Defender 90 2.5 n/a Diesel ST Nato Green
Hi i can also vouch for Kubota RTV as well, robust and reliable Thumbs Up Paul
Post #772098 8th May 2019 12:17pm
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AndrewS



Member Since: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Hereford
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 SW Rimini Red
Ive got a 2014 Ranger, its hauled tons and tons of rubbish, soil and kit. Including a loaded trailer. Its never ever missed a beat.


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Post #772139 8th May 2019 4:22pm
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peterl



Member Since: 08 Jan 2009
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1987 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Epsom Green
Thanks for the feedback, seems to be a mixed bag. All the reports I previously had was Polaris was the best and Kawasaki were problematic, will check a Polaris out at weekend.

Thanks
Post #772208 8th May 2019 9:29pm
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