Dairy News has spent some time in the Ace now. It is more stable than a quad due to the lower centre of gravity of the seating configuration – more like a car than a quad with level floor, proper seat, foot pedals and steering wheel.
Add the roll cage and seatbelt into the equation and the Ace does seem a sensible option.
But can it really do the grunt work? Well, it is mechanically very similar to the Sportsman quad that farmers might usually consider.
It has a 32HP liquid cooled, fuel injected engine, on-demand AWD, low range, independent suspension with 24cm of travel and can tow up to 680kg. The undersides are fully protected with bash plates.
The Farmer Edition adds $2,388 worth of free kit to the $11,995 standard price. The only extra you’ll pay is the labour to fit the farm kit, which includes Smith Attachment bull bar and mud flap kits, a Redline 55-litre spray tank, a tailpipe extension (to reduce noise), and from the Polaris accessory shop, fender kit, rearview mirror, sports roof, mesh rear cover, doors, screen and tow hitch.
All practical additions that make it good value for money.
And yes, it can do the hard yards on farm. The flat floor makes it easy to get in and out of (no swinging the leg over), the seat height is such that you don’t have to lower yourself in or hoist yourself out, so getting in and out to open gates etc is not a problem. It can tow and it is as tough as any Polaris quad.
The roof and low screen add a degree of comfort that you might appreciate on those long, wet days.
