Polaris Celebrates 20 Years of ATV Innovations
Mar 11, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Polaris Celebrates 20 Years of ATV Innovations
Polaris Celebrates 20 Years of ATV Innovations
Polaris’ Innovations and Technology Shape Industry; Company Delivers Tough and Fun Machines to Riders Around the World
MINNEAPOLIS, March 3, 2005 – Polaris Industries is proud to announce that March of 2005 marks the company’s 20th anniversary for manufacturing All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in the United States. It also marks another important milestone, the two millionth ATV coming off the line. Since 1985, Polaris has set the standard for ATV performance and innovation, selling sport and recreational utility machines to enthusiasts, farmers, ranchers, hunters, multi-acre homeowners and even the military.
The first ATVs Polaris built were the Scrambler three-wheeler and the Trail Boss four-wheeler. The company built approximately 1,700 Scramblers before retiring the three-wheel model in 1986 when the industry shifted to four-wheel machines. The Trail Boss is still a model that exists today. In 1995, the company launched what would become, and still is, the best selling ATV of all time, the Sportsman. Polaris sold more than 715,000 Sportsman units through 2004.
“Over the last twenty years, we’ve strived to listen to the customer and design innovative machines that allow riders to have fun and get the job done more easily, more efficiently and more comfortably,” said Bennett Morgan, vice president and general manager of the ATV division at Polaris. “We’re not going to change that focus in the next twenty years, rather we’ll build on our momentum and continue to introduce new and exciting products for riders.”
In 1985, the Polaris ATV manufacturing line in Roseau, MN consisted of approximately 200 people. At that time, annual ATV production was completed over the course of around 24 days. Today, Polaris ATVs are manufactured by more than 1,500 employees in the company’s three facilities – Roseau, MN; Spirit Lake, IA and Osceola, WI. And currently, ATV production is underway approximately 220 days each year. The final assembly is done in Spirit Lake and Roseau, the birthplace of Polaris.
Innovations – Polaris Firsts
Polaris has been a pioneer in many aspects of the ATV industry as the first company to manufacture an ATV in the US. The company came to market first with many key features that are now standard across the industry -- automatic transmission, on demand all-wheel drive, independent rear suspension (IRS), 4WD sport model, single lever braking, engine braking system (EBS), electronic fuel injected 4x4 and electronically locking rear differential.
2005 Polaris ATV Line Up
2005 marks an important year for Polaris ATVs. Sixty-two percent of the company’s ATV line is completely new -- including the largest and most powerful ATV in the industry – the Sportsman 800 Twin EFI, the Phoenix – a full-size entry level sport ATV at a great value, and the Sportsman MV7 – the toughest ATV ever built, based on a special vehicle Polaris produced for the military.
Awards – Industry Recognition
Polaris has been recognized by the industry for excellence in products and performance. Some of the notable awards Polaris has achieved include:
Field & Stream – “Best of the Best Award” – 2005 Sportsman 800 Twin EFI
ATV Guide – “Sport ATV of the Year” - 2005 Predator Troy Lee Edition & 2003 Predator 500
ATV Sport – “Sport ATV of the Year” – 2003 Predator
ATV Rider – “Sport ATV of the Year” – 2003 Predator
All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine – “Best in Class” – 2004 ATP VersaTrac (Innovation), Sportsman 600 & Predator 500
ATV Magazine – “ATV of the Year” – 2004 ATP and 2002 Sportsman 700 Twin; 2001 First ever “Legacy Award” – Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the 1985 Trail Boss
ATV 4-Wheel Action – “Top 20 ATVs of All Time” – Sportsman 500 & Scrambler 500
Military Presence
In early 2004 Polaris signed its first military contract for $10.3 million over five years and began developing an ATV specifically to meet the needs of troops overseas. The military version, MV, evolved and is now being used in Afghanistan and Iraq. The machine boasts the chassis and engine of a standard Sportsman 700 but also incorporates a number of unique features, making it ideal for military use in all types of terrain. The agreement also includes Polaris Sportsman 6x6 models modified to meet military specifications.
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Polaris Innovations
1985 – 2005
First ATV made in the USA
First Automatic transmission (PVT)
First Long-travel suspension
First MacPherson Strut front suspension
First Full floorboards
First On-Demand true All-Wheel Drive
First All-wheel disc brakes
First Single lever braking
First On-Demand true six wheel drive
First Quartz-Halogen headlights
First Composite racks, bumper & floorboards
First Integrated foot pegs in floorboards
First Independent rear suspension (IRS)
First Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
First E-coat with powder top-coat
First Sport model with 4-wheel drive
First Electronic Fuel Injected 4x4 (700 Twin EFI)
First Rear receiver hitch
First 800 Twin EFI
First Rear work lights
First Consumer version of the military ATV
First Concentric Drive System
First Permanently bonded camo pattern
First Youth models with standard safety features
First Dual-sensing Engine Braking System (EBS)
First Limited lifetime belt warranty
First Domestically built ATV engine (700 Twin)
First Spliceless drive belt
First Pro-Steering System
First Anti-dive suspension geometry
First Anti-squat power management
First Stainless steel brake lines
First Integrated front storage box/rack
First Integrated rack storage
First Rear locking differential
Polaris’ Innovations and Technology Shape Industry; Company Delivers Tough and Fun Machines to Riders Around the World
MINNEAPOLIS, March 3, 2005 – Polaris Industries is proud to announce that March of 2005 marks the company’s 20th anniversary for manufacturing All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) in the United States. It also marks another important milestone, the two millionth ATV coming off the line. Since 1985, Polaris has set the standard for ATV performance and innovation, selling sport and recreational utility machines to enthusiasts, farmers, ranchers, hunters, multi-acre homeowners and even the military.
The first ATVs Polaris built were the Scrambler three-wheeler and the Trail Boss four-wheeler. The company built approximately 1,700 Scramblers before retiring the three-wheel model in 1986 when the industry shifted to four-wheel machines. The Trail Boss is still a model that exists today. In 1995, the company launched what would become, and still is, the best selling ATV of all time, the Sportsman. Polaris sold more than 715,000 Sportsman units through 2004.
“Over the last twenty years, we’ve strived to listen to the customer and design innovative machines that allow riders to have fun and get the job done more easily, more efficiently and more comfortably,” said Bennett Morgan, vice president and general manager of the ATV division at Polaris. “We’re not going to change that focus in the next twenty years, rather we’ll build on our momentum and continue to introduce new and exciting products for riders.”
In 1985, the Polaris ATV manufacturing line in Roseau, MN consisted of approximately 200 people. At that time, annual ATV production was completed over the course of around 24 days. Today, Polaris ATVs are manufactured by more than 1,500 employees in the company’s three facilities – Roseau, MN; Spirit Lake, IA and Osceola, WI. And currently, ATV production is underway approximately 220 days each year. The final assembly is done in Spirit Lake and Roseau, the birthplace of Polaris.
Innovations – Polaris Firsts
Polaris has been a pioneer in many aspects of the ATV industry as the first company to manufacture an ATV in the US. The company came to market first with many key features that are now standard across the industry -- automatic transmission, on demand all-wheel drive, independent rear suspension (IRS), 4WD sport model, single lever braking, engine braking system (EBS), electronic fuel injected 4x4 and electronically locking rear differential.
2005 Polaris ATV Line Up
2005 marks an important year for Polaris ATVs. Sixty-two percent of the company’s ATV line is completely new -- including the largest and most powerful ATV in the industry – the Sportsman 800 Twin EFI, the Phoenix – a full-size entry level sport ATV at a great value, and the Sportsman MV7 – the toughest ATV ever built, based on a special vehicle Polaris produced for the military.
Awards – Industry Recognition
Polaris has been recognized by the industry for excellence in products and performance. Some of the notable awards Polaris has achieved include:
Field & Stream – “Best of the Best Award” – 2005 Sportsman 800 Twin EFI
ATV Guide – “Sport ATV of the Year” - 2005 Predator Troy Lee Edition & 2003 Predator 500
ATV Sport – “Sport ATV of the Year” – 2003 Predator
ATV Rider – “Sport ATV of the Year” – 2003 Predator
All-Terrain Vehicle Magazine – “Best in Class” – 2004 ATP VersaTrac (Innovation), Sportsman 600 & Predator 500
ATV Magazine – “ATV of the Year” – 2004 ATP and 2002 Sportsman 700 Twin; 2001 First ever “Legacy Award” – Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) on the 1985 Trail Boss
ATV 4-Wheel Action – “Top 20 ATVs of All Time” – Sportsman 500 & Scrambler 500
Military Presence
In early 2004 Polaris signed its first military contract for $10.3 million over five years and began developing an ATV specifically to meet the needs of troops overseas. The military version, MV, evolved and is now being used in Afghanistan and Iraq. The machine boasts the chassis and engine of a standard Sportsman 700 but also incorporates a number of unique features, making it ideal for military use in all types of terrain. The agreement also includes Polaris Sportsman 6x6 models modified to meet military specifications.
[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Polaris Innovations
1985 – 2005
First ATV made in the USA
First Automatic transmission (PVT)
First Long-travel suspension
First MacPherson Strut front suspension
First Full floorboards
First On-Demand true All-Wheel Drive
First All-wheel disc brakes
First Single lever braking
First On-Demand true six wheel drive
First Quartz-Halogen headlights
First Composite racks, bumper & floorboards
First Integrated foot pegs in floorboards
First Independent rear suspension (IRS)
First Electronic Throttle Control (ETC)
First E-coat with powder top-coat
First Sport model with 4-wheel drive
First Electronic Fuel Injected 4x4 (700 Twin EFI)
First Rear receiver hitch
First 800 Twin EFI
First Rear work lights
First Consumer version of the military ATV
First Concentric Drive System
First Permanently bonded camo pattern
First Youth models with standard safety features
First Dual-sensing Engine Braking System (EBS)
First Limited lifetime belt warranty
First Domestically built ATV engine (700 Twin)
First Spliceless drive belt
First Pro-Steering System
First Anti-dive suspension geometry
First Anti-squat power management
First Stainless steel brake lines
First Integrated front storage box/rack
First Integrated rack storage
First Rear locking differential
Mar 11, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Polaris Celebrates 20 Years of ATV Innovations
Originally posted by: PolarisTheOnlyWayOut
Man i bout shed a tear reading that...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]...Polaris Rides On...
Man i bout shed a tear reading that...[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/img]...Polaris Rides On...
Mar 12, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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Hey 20045SP500HO. Thats great news. In addition, when you consider that they came from no where 20 years ago to challenging the biggest quad manufacturers today.. thats quite impressive!!
Have a good day [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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Have a good day [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
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Mar 12, 2005 | 11:45 AM
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Polaris Celebrates 20 Years of ATV Innovations
Ya, ya, big flippin' deal, now put the cake and ice cream away and get back to the drawing board.
I kid, I kid. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Nice job Polaris.
I kid, I kid. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Nice job Polaris.
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