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There are after market power steering kits available for the Ranger 800. Here is a Ranger Forum where you can find/learn just about everything there is to know about Polaris Rangers. Iirc, the kit can be had for $700+ from some vendors.Looking at the Ranger 800 XP, if I don't go with EPS is there after market power steering units sold. If so, how much would they be?
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Looking at the Ranger 800 XP, if I don't go with EPS is there after market power steering units sold. If so, how much would they be?
Thanks
Hello there NYBOB......
For what it's worth, I wanted to add a little info on the 800 Ranger XP. I bought mine new in 2010 to work and play around the property we were looking at buying. I decided to go with a Polaris based on my personal experience with a Polaris Sportsman 700. I had really good luck with that machine.....no problems other than ones I was responsible for!I can tell you this......I have been nothing but pleased with my machine. I work it hard regularly! Whether it be hauling firewood stacked up to the roof, hauling feed to the deer feeders, pulling trailers around the property......it's a workhorse! I have had it for two years now with no problems and figure that my money was well spent!
As for cons about the machine......1) my wife tells me the center seat gets hot in the summer time from the engine directly below, 2) it's a little noisier than some of the others, 3) the steering takes a little more effort around sharp turns on the trail while in 4 wheel drive (mine does not have power steering).
While having my machine serviced a couple of months ago, I test drove a new Ranger crew with power steering. It was amazing how easy it was to steer compared to mine....whether in 2 or 4 wheel drive. The engine noise wasn't as noticeable either since the engine was set a little further back. My mechanic also told me that the heat issues below the center seat had been corrected with a better type of insulation. I didn't ride it long enough to find out how effective their insulation job was. Maybe someone who has a 2012 will read this and let us know.
As for the price that I paid for mine........it was $300 below MSRP. Keep in mind that I bought a 2010 model in November of 2009, so there were really no incentives at that time. Most of the dealers around here were not coming off of MSRP.
Another thing to consider......if you do go with Polaris.......I would recommend getting the power steering option from the dealer. This way it would be covered under the factory warranty. I also would stress buying the 5 year extended warranty........if I remember correctly it was somewhere around $1100 or so.......I feel that is well worth 5 years of coverage!
I am by no means trying to sway you in any direction.....I just wanted to share my personal experience with my machine........hopefully, you will find it useful in helping to make your decision. You are definitely going about it the right way.......lots of great information in this thread! Good luck to you!
Scotty