Editors at Large: Polaris Press Event in Montana (Photo Montage)

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August 16th, 2012

Great Falls, Montana, has a rich tradition of famous explorers – the Lewis and Clark expedition first visited the site in 1805. In 2012, the Kleineke and Gribbins expedition finally found our way to the Montana section of the Missouri River Basin. We were outside of Great Falls this week at a Polaris press event, where we rode the RANGER XP 900, one of the most exciting additions to the utility vehicle market ever.

Below is a photo montage of the event, a mix of both onsite photography and press photos featuring Compact Equipment editor Keith Gribbins and associate editor Pam Kleineke. Polaris is looking to redefine the hardest working, smoothest riding utility vehicle in the market and the full size RANGER XP 900 is definitely breaking a new mold for the industry. Be sure to read our full story in the September issue of Compact Equipment. For now, enjoy the photos below. Wave your cursor over each image to read the taglines.

Compact Equipment editor Keith Gribbins and associate editor Pam Kleineke stand in front of a new Ranger XP 900, overlooking the Missouri River.

The RANGER XP 900 delivers a new class of power with its all-new ProStar 900 engine, which churns 60 hp, a 20 percent increase from the RANGER 800.

Pam Kleineke traverses the Montana Rocky Mountain Front -- about 100 miles south of the Canadian border.

Check out the one ton (907.2-kg) towing capacity. You can totally tow logs, if that’s your thing.


For easier accessibility, the new under-seat storage area features flip-up access inside the cab, and the vehicle features lots of in-dash storage you’ve grown to expect from RANGER. A sweet radio (pictured) is also available.

Yellow key limits the RANGER 900 XP’s speed to 25 mph and is perfect for controlling speed during work-related projects or when lower speeds are needed.

The wet sump engine, which offers 100 hours between service intervals, is easily accessed from under the rear cargo box and has an easily accessible oil check and fill.

We enjoyed the spectacular scenery and abundant wildlife of the Bull Run Ranch, which has 13,000 acres close to Great Falls. Visit them at www.bullrunguestranch.com.

The cargo box has a 1,000-lb capacity, can fit a pallet and is compatible with Lock&Ride accessories so it can tackle most hauling projects thrown its way.

Read more about our RANGER 900 XP expedition in the September issue of Compact Equipment.

2 Comments

is it made in the crew cab?

August 21st, 2012 // By dan

Nope. There's no crew version. Polaris should definitely consider that. Good question Dan.

August 21st, 2012 // By Keith Gribbins

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