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First Drive: Polaris Ranger 500 offers farmers a compact ATV alternative

Designed to offer ATV buyers greater comfort, safety and load-carrying capacity without the price tag of larger UTVs, Polaris' new Ranger 500 aims to bridge the gap between quad bikes and full-size utility vehicles.

Toby Whatley
Head of Machinery and 51AVÊÓÆµTechnology
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First Drive: Polaris Ranger 500 offers farmers a compact ATV alternative

Launched as Polaris' smallest UTV, the Ranger 500 has been introduced to provide an ATV alternative or a UTV to stand up against its Chinese rivals. READ NOW: Claas sets out its market ambition with...

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