Intimidator, 1000 cc Diesel

[DT86]

The Engine 411 that you guys just posted is a good example of why I hang out on here.

I'm also interested in seeing how this new line stands up to work loads. Rgds, D.

Well I must admit, I wouldn't know a thing about a Kohler diesel if I hadn't been looking hard at the Intimidator buggies..

 

[ArtMech]

"Kohler also makes a wide range of small industrial engines. Traditionally, the company manufactured gasoline engines, however after purchasing Lombardini company (Italy), it extended its range and now offers diesel engines up to 65HP."
Kohler Company - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The question is, what does it mean "...and now offers diesel engines...". But from when exactly?
I'm not able to find an article I've seen, but I remember it was written about taking some time to adopt new diesels to the future anti pollution requirements.

But that's my fault, I didn't know Kohler has bought Lombardini. Now I know it. :thumbsup:

 

[WTC67213]

Would be the same diesel that Polaris has now adopted into their machine as well

 

[WTC67213]

Just bought a 2014 1000 cc diesel Intimidator, picked it up last Tuesday. I've only had time to ride it for about 10 minutes. One of the accessories I got for it was a basket that mounts on roll bars above the dump bed. The dealer mounted it way out from level, looked bad so I'm in the process of modifying the brackets to level it up. Once that is done I want to build a rear bumper & install some pipe guard rails around the bed & fenders - want to protect the plastic. I know when I get it in the woods I will be rubbing up against trees & brush to get to where I want to be at. Had a spray-in liner installed, looks great. I also upgraded to the glass windshield & aluminum top. Intimidator offered $1000 in accessories right in the middle of the sale, still waiting to hear back if I qualify for this, hope so there are a few more items I would like to add.
I know intimidators are new, been out for two years, so I will share my experiences good & bad if any as I use/work it. It will be a few more months before I retire again (September) before I will really start using it to work with, until then will be just a toy. Will post some pictures when I figure out how. LOL.

Hope you like your machine. If you ever have any needs and or questions shoot me a msg. I can get you squared away!

 

[OrangeBuggy]

Congrats on you new machine. Hope all works out well.

 

[kwbretired]

Hope this works, trying to post pictures of my Intimidator.

 

[kwbretired]

Well got the pictures posted but the orientation is all messed up. How do you get the pictures straight.
I want to install a rear glass in the roll cage but intimidator doesn't have it as an option yet. Any suggestions if one of the other utv manufacturers rear glass will work.

 

[OrangeBuggy]

Looks good, even if you do have to cock your head a little.....LOL.

 

[PoorPlowboy]

If anyone ever gets a chance I would love to see a pic of the clutch/belt arrangement under the cover. The OEM Team Industries clutch on Polaris belt driven diesels were very sub par and prone to failure. Luckily I found cure from a company that blends a centrifugal and standard stationary sheave clutch into one unit. Very similar to Yamaha's well known and liked cvt clutches.

 

[Sysop]

Looks good, even if you do have to cock your head a little.....LOL.

You have one awesome neck sir... I had to stand on my head for one of them. :laughing: