Our New Polaris Ranger Crew 1000
We have a new all-terrain vehicle to use at my farm.
As many of you know, there's a lot that goes into maintaining a farm. My outdoor grounds crew is always busy - working in the gardens, on the carriage roads, and in the woodlands. It is important that we can all get around easily and efficiently. Whenever I am home, I also make it a point to tour the property, visit all my animals, and check on the many plantings. These mid-sized utility vehicles are very useful around my 153-acres - I like how they can get into narrow spaces, and drive off-road without damaging the grassy landscapes.
Recently, we purchased a new Polaris Ranger Crew 1000. This one runs on gas and is roomier than our electric Polaris EV 4x4. Take a look at our photos.
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- Polaris dealer, Rob Herman, delivered our new Polaris Ranger Crew 1000. It is among the newest models available with 80 horsepower – one of the most powerful in its class. Here, Rob lets Mike sit at the wheel.
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- We do so much carting around the farm, it is important to have a roomy and durable back cargo space for tools, supplies, plantings, etc.
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- This cargo box is quite large, and has a towing capacity of two thousand pounds. It makes picking up fallen branches in the woodlands, or driving a day’s harvest from the gardens or my indoor vegetable greenhouse to my Flower Room so easy.
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- The back of the vehicle has a large, easy to use handle for easy access to the cargo box.
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- The wheels are built for off-road terrain in all kinds of conditions, so we can drive this vehicle through all areas of the farm with ease.
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- And, this model has comfortable bench seating for six, which will be very nice when visitors come to see my gardens and the growing peafowl.
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- I was happy to see that the vehicle also came in a neutral “Avalanche Gray” base model color – it coordinates well with my signature “Bedford Gray” used all around the farm.
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- This model also has durable fabric doors, which can keep the dogs and my grandchildren safe while riding.
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- It even has a rope winch, so we can have extra pulling power around the farm when needed.
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- There is more storage in the new Polaris Crew 1000 – here is a great place for small gardening tools under the seats.
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- There is a lot of room in both the front and rear section of the vehicle, and is designed so everyone can get in and out easily and quickly.
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- As an all-terrain vehicle, it can go more than 35-miles per hour, and safety is a major concern. I never allow fast driving on any of the carriage roads, but all the seats in this Ranger are equipped with seat belts.
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- There are also head rests for added comfort.
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- The ProStar® engine is designed to be easy to maintain – a very good feature since it will be used a lot every day.
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- The front is well equipped with proper lighting and the same handsome gray coloring.
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- Polaris utility vehicles can be outfitted with many different and useful accessories, such as a windshield and roof. These features are easy to install and arrived just a few days later.
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- Here is the roof. It takes up to 15-minutes to install these two parts.
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- Dominic and Mike review the instructions before installing.
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- Dominic installs rubber seals first, to ensure the roof is secure and to prevent leaking into the cab of the vehicle.
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- Here is Mike connecting the two main roof sections together before placing on the top of the Ranger.
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- Both the roof and the windshield fit very securely onto the vehicle’s durable frame.
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- Dominic and Mike attach the roof in the proper tracks – the “lock and ride” technology makes this quick to do – it is very light, but very strong and slips easily into place.
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- It’s also a durable, precision engineered roof that protects the main compartment from the elements. Oftentimes, I will ride around the property before leaving for work, so it is helpful to have a roof on the vehicle in case it is raining or snowing. The roof has a lot of clip closures, which keep it completely secure.
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- The front windshield goes on next.
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- There is also a back windshield to keep out rain, blowing snow, and those cold winter winds.
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- Here is the complete Ranger from the side – roomy, and very versatile.
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- And here is Ryan testing it out and moving a bin of pumpkins leftover from this year’s harvest.
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- It’s a great addition to the farm. We are all very pleased with our Polaris Ranger Crew 1000.
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- The outdoor grounds crew drove it up to my Winter House, so I could take it for a spin – complete with a holiday bow. I am looking forward to using it, and will continue to share all its many functions here at the farm.
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