Calling all Polaris Ranger Owners...

[Sackett]

......... Much smoother riding than any ranger I have been in its not going to win any speed races but its plenty fast imo.

The new Mule Pro FXT is awesome, but its no where near as smooth as my Ranger 900xp. My brother and buddy both had their new Mules on a Rcksprings spring turkey hunt this past year and they were airing down their tires to try and make them softer. My stock Ranger with 28" tires was like a caddy.

[PowThudBeer]

Are they all belt driven these days? I would pay more for a chain drive as the belts seem to be a PITA.


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[Birddog40]

Are they all belt driven these days? I would pay more for a chain drive as the belts seem to be a PITA.


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I think the new Honda is the only one that is not belt driven

[bphillips]

I have a 570 full size crew. I have spent countless weekends rolling 6 deep. No issues. Been to rock springs on a rough place a few times. Does fine. You can get a brand new one for around 11500.

Yea if the new 570 isn't enough power to do it all with some authority you're hauling too much or need to tell some passenger to workout more often

[312InchMagnum]

Loving my can am defender xt hd10 so far!!! My Polaris gave me so many issues I couldn't wait to get rid of it.


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[Pineywoods Paul]

I think the new Honda is the only one that is not belt driven

The Kubota RTV's are hydraulic driven, which motivated me to buy one when they first came out. It was a lemon, underpowered POS and Kubota gave terrible warranty service.

The Polaris and Kawasaki's are both belt driven. However, my Kawasaki's could not handle occasional submersion without breaking or slipping belts and my Polaris' have handled it fine.

The Honda Pioneers in smaller size are built on an ATV frame, and I believe may be chain driven as a result.

[TGoody]

Yea if the new 570 isn't enough power to do it all with some authority you're hauling too much or need to tell some passenger to workout more often

My dads 570XP regular cab drove me, him, and brother (had to be close to 600lbs) straight across a rice field like is was a paved road. I have no doubt it would do the job for me 90% of the time. Only concern is I talked to a guide friend of mine from NM and he said you really need at least a 700 for those mountain roads.... BUT this elk hunt in Sept may be the only time it sees the mtns anyway.... I'm stuck between the 570XP or going all out on a 900XP, either way it would just be a regular cab!

And thanks for all the replies guys, all the info helps! Keep it coming!


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[bphillips]

My dads 570XP regular cab drove me, him, and brother (had to be close to 600lbs) straight across a rice field like is was a paved road. I have no doubt it would do the job for me 90% of the time. Only concern is I talked to a guide friend of mine from NM and he said you really need at least a 700 for those mountain roads.... BUT this elk hunt in Sept may be the only time it sees the mtns anyway.... I'm stuck between the 570XP or going all out on a 900XP, either way it would just be a regular cab!

And thanks for all the replies guys, all the info helps! Keep it coming!


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The new 570xp has more power than the older 700s and barely 2-3hp less than the 800s

[TGoody]

The new 570xp has more power than the older 700s and barely 2-3hp less than the 800s

Good to know!!! That pretty much rules out the need for a 900 then, thanks.

Almost makes me still consider the 2012 500 EFI for $6500. He only put 200 hours on it and it seems well taken care of, I just don't know anybody with one to ask how well it can handle a full load


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[bphillips]

Good to know!!! That pretty much rules out the need for a 900 then, thanks.

Almost makes me still consider the 2012 500 EFI for $6500. He only put 200 hours on it and it seems well taken care of, I just don't know anybody with one to ask how well it can handle a full load


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Can help there. We have a 570 crew (not XP) and I wouldn't hesitate to take it anywhere. More than enough to get where you're going until it's time to be on foot.

[DoubleGArchery]

Sand Stone mountain ranch had two used ones for sale on Facebook.They are outside of Llano.

[TGoody]

I guess they took em down, couldn't find them on their page.

Hopefully I can get lucky and find somebody selling a 570xp or maybe find a dealer with a 2015 leftover


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[Quackerbox]

Good to know!!! That pretty much rules out the need for a 900 then, thanks.

Almost makes me still consider the 2012 500 EFI for $6500. He only put 200 hours on it and it seems well taken care of, I just don't know anybody with one to ask how well it can handle a full load


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Did this 4 times with 3 men and their gear. 9500 feet through the mud and steep trails. Like a boss!!!![emoji3]

[TGoody]

Did this 4 times with 3 men and their gear. 9500 feet through the mud and steep trails. Like a boss!!!![emoji3]

Boom! That's what I'm talking bout! Loading the XP down! Is this the 570 or 900!?


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[Quackerbox]

Boom! That's what I'm talking bout! Loading the XP down! Is this the 570 or 900!?


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700 v twin