On-Test: Silence is golden, with the electric Polaris Ranger Kinetic

Can an electric UTV match the performance of its petrol and diesel counterparts, James Huyton takes Polaris's long-awaited Ranger Kinetic on test to find out.

James Huyton
Machinery and Farm Technology Specialist
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The new electric Polaris Ranger Kinetic.
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The new electric Polaris Ranger Kinetic.

Utility vehicles have become a popular choice for many farms looking for more capacity over an ATV. However, the burdensome drone of a diesel engine often leaves considerable room for improvement in...

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