This is the first diesel-powered ATV on the market and provides riders with the low-end torque and outstanding fuel economy of diesel power, and features such as: automatic Polaris Variable Transmission with the Polaris Engine Braking System (EBS), intelligent On-Demand true 4-wheel drive, independent MacPherson strut front suspension and long-travel independent rear suspension, full floorboards, and single-lever all-wheel hydraulic disc brakes.

The DIESEL gives farmers, ranchers, and work crews the versatility of an ATV, plus the strong, steady power and workplace fuel compatibility of a diesel engine. Polaris designed the DIESEL?s .455-liter diesel engine from the ground up specifically for this ATV. This liquid-cooled, 4-stroke engine has a premium, dry sump oil system for optimal cooling and to enhance performance, and it is counterbalanced for smooth operation. It has a heavy duty starter, 300-watt alternator, and two batteries for maximum cranking power.

The DIESEL uses the fully automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission) with the Polaris Engine Braking System. The PVT requires no shifting, so the rider is always in the right gear, whether towing loads, hauling cargo, or maneuvering across a feedlot or job site. The transmission is dual- sensing, so it responds to both engine RPM and vehicle torque load for cooler operation and superior backshifting in all conditions. EBS is beneficial when riding on hilly terrain and in mountainous areas. It utilizes engine compression to improve braking efficiency.

The DIESEL?s E-Z Shift lever lets a rider select high or low gear range, or reverse. A thumb switch lets the drive quickly and easily move between 2-wheel drive and On-Demand true 4-wheel drive while riding.

Power is delivered to the wheels by a 4-wheel independent shaft drive system identical to the one used on the gas-powered Polaris Sportsman 500, the premier ATV on the market. The MacPherson strut independent front suspension provides the DIESEL with 6.25 inches of travel and gives this ATV a tight, 65-inch turning radius. The progressive-rate independent rear suspension has dual gas shocks, 9.5 inches of vertical rear wheel travel, and a unique stabilizing anti-roll bar. The DIESEL?s 11 inches of ground clearance give this hard-working ATV outstanding on-the-job mobility.

The DIESEL has single-lever, all-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and a hydraulic rear axle-mounted foot brake. It also has an electronic speedometer with a digital hour meter and an odometer/tripmeter offering readouts in both miles and kilometers. Other standard features include: rugged, composite-material front and rear racks with a total cargo capacity of 270 pounds (90 front/i 80 rear); a heavy-duty hitch with a 1,225-pound towing capacity; front DC outlet and rear DC plug-in; composite-material full floorboards; 3.75-gallon fuel tank; and three quartz-halogen headlights and a brake light.