FRONT VS REAR DIFFERENTIAL? WHAT IS TURF MODE? - SHOP TALK EP. 14

SHOP TALK
This week, Shop Talk Episode 14 talks through the front and rear differentials on a Ranger drivetrain, as well as upgrades, how they work, and the design behind it all!

VIDEO SHORTCUTS
0:51 – Drivetrain Parts
2:03 – Rear Differential
3:14 – Turf Mode
4:25 – Front Differential
7:48 – On-Demand All Wheel Drive
10:04 – AWD Electronics
12:39 – When to Use AWD?

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[rodgerlogan]

Outstanding explanation of the drive system. After my 2009 700XP was stolen in August 2022, I purchased a new 2022 1000EPS. I love the various drive modes. My primary use is as a work vehicle around a water ski lake. Turf mode is invaluable!

[adrianmoule]

Love the detailed info, I have just purchased a 570HD & this video has given me a lot more knowledge about how I should be using the turf mode & 2wd mode.

[tonygreen]

Just purchased a new Ranger XP Northstar and I'm loving learning more about the internals. Keep it up!

[eldonjons]

Polaris recommends not running in turf mode unless necessary. I believe this is because the axle shafts run in bushings and will wear over time if running at different speeds side to side...is this correct? Since it turns better in turf mode, riders are tempted to run in turf mode often since it doesn't buck when turning on hard pack...

[johnhuffman]

Awesome description and now i understand you guys

[fabianoteixeiragoncalves]

Great job, guys! Amazing explanation.👌🏻

[Geo]

Thank you I enjoy all of your videos on these topics.

[rangerx]

I love my 2015 Ranger 800 6x6. Best all around machine for the property. I wish Polaris still sold these machines. They are tanks! Great video guy's!

[topJimmyP]

Awesome explanation.
I've known for the most part how the Hilliard front differential works since I've researched it and been an owner of multiple Polaris vehicles for over 20 years and do my own maintenance.
Maybe you could touch on ADC or EPS.

[firedude]

I am enjoying these videos as they are great and give people more knowledge about the vehicles they are buying. It would be nice to see some about the generals though.

[reit]

A video on Active Decent control would be great.

[jeremydoerr]

I have been driving Polaris vehicle since the late 90s and I understand how this driveline works, but it was still beneficial to listen to the engineers explanation. Keep the shop talk videos coming. I just upgraded to the turbo R and so far I love that low gearing.

[armedfarm]

I have 7200 miles on my 2017 900xp never once have I had a differential problem in front or back.
It's the best AWD system I have used. All 4 tires are working with this system. Other machines I've owned would give 3
wheels working, it'd piss me off because the front tire with the most to gain never had any power to it.

[Philip-knnu]

Tolle Videos von Euch! Finde es super wie ihr die technische Seite noch einmal in euren Videos erklärt! Fahre selber einen Polaris Ranger 1000 Modell 2021. Ich nutze ihn für die Jagd und zum Brennholz machen. Absolut geniales Fahrzeug und technisch einfach grandios. Grüße aus Deutschland

[websly]

Good video. Question: If legally driving on pavement for extended periods, should turf mode be used to avoid damage to the rear locker differential?

[DavidSanchez-edwj]

I love to see this guys keep it up awesome content!Razor content

[adrianmoule]

Another question- if driving on a non delicate surface is it better to use 2wd to save the solenoid from overheating due to being energised all the time?

[EC_ATV_Outdoors]

You touched on the waiting to safely energize the front diff. I get it but....
I'll say, I love the Polaris AWD, but something that annoys me vs the other typical 4x4's is that I'm hauling down an open trail. I need 4x4 now. Other systems can be engaged at speed and you're good. With Polaris, my AWD will never engage unless I'm going less than 18-20km/h.
Yes I can leave it on, but I don't always want that.
From an ECU perspective, can it not intelligently know I'm going straight and it's "safe" to engage at 30, 40, 50km/h ?

[chrissimmons]

Good content. So whats the big issue with people blowing out the differentials due to turfmode issues? Is that due to being in turfmode or or in 2x4 or 4x4? I have 2 friends that have blown the casing from not even riding hard or putting the machine in binds. 1 was from loading on trailer. And what are some things to prevent this, perhaps not using turfmode or?

[beardedboarsoutdoors]

Damm. The war on turf mode. Do you use or not? Friend of mine has 900 ranger and he runs all his trails in turf mode and just use others when he needs it? I don’t know what to do? 2020 XP1000. Still confused