Diesel Polaris ATV for sale

[Dieselnut59]

Here is a Polaris for sale like mine on E-Bay:



eBay Motors: Polaris Sportsman Diesel 500 4x4, ATV, 4-wheeler, quad (item 110328832607 end time Dec-27-08 19:54:07 PST)

 

[JoeBioDiesel]

Here's a new Arctic Cat one. Hopefully the prices on the Polaris' will come down a little now that you can buy a new one.



eBay Motors: 2007 ARCTIC CAT 700 DIESEL 4X4 OFF ROAD (item 150316889713 end time Dec-28-08 13:29:30 PST)



Joe

 

[RGardner]

So tell me does anyone own one of these and if so how happy are they with them? I have had polaris gas models and been very pleased. How is the diesel compared to the gasers?

 

[TFucili]

The Cat is powered by a Lombardini engine. I've seen one run at a dealer, but have not ridden one. They are normally aspirated and in a moderate state of tune, so performance is more for tractor work than sporty riding. I imagine the Polaris is similar.

 

[Dieselnut59]

I love mine. Just came in from using it actually. I have been very happy. It is just that it is beginning to show its well used age.

I would buy a brand new one in a heartbeat. I am planning on getting an Arctic Cat diesel to replace my growing tired Polaris. Mine has been used and worked hard. It is still pretty reliable and very strong. I would highly recommend them. I use mine for work, play, mudding, trail riding. I love it for all of that! Its top speed is 40 mph. It will pull anything you put behind it. Its torque comes on in the lower RPM range (like most diesels) and it is VERY fuel efficient, using about half of the fuel of a 400 or 500 gasser. It is a little noisy and rattly (typical of a non computerized diesel) but less noisy with a biodiesel blend. Power is ample and handling is as good as any of the machines out there. It has 4 wheel independent suspension, true locking 4 wheel drive, excellent lighting and gobs of low end torque. I enhanced the power of mine a little by changing up the airbox, adding a performance air filter, a custom made straight through exhaust and tweaking the fuel delivery a bit. It is an awesome machine. When I get a new Arctic Cat, I may keep this one as an extra, although they are fetching pretty good money on auctions... they hold their value for sure!

 

[Dieselnut59]

So tell me does anyone own one of these and if so how happy are they with them? I have had polaris gas models and been very pleased. How is the diesel compared to the gasers?

Diesel is a 455 cc engine. It is exactly like the Sportsman 500, except with the diesel engine and matching "clutch". Same oil filter, air filter, belt, coolant reservoir, radiator, fan, oil reservoir and chassis. Only difference is the engine and the kill handle is where the choke handle is on a gasser. Option also includes a cold start assist but mine did not come with that. The "clutch" kicks in at a lower RPM on the diesel, to utilize its low end torque. It is a well matched system to the engine. If you can get traction, these beasts will pull!