Bottom line: If you want value and a comfy cab, I’d pick the Polaris Ranger 1000. Simple CVT. 61 hp. Strong 2,500-lb tow and a 1,000-lb bed. If you want belt-less shifting and the clever flip-up rear seats, go Honda Pioneer 1000 (the 1000-5 has QuickFlip). It also tows 2,500 lb and carries 1,000 lb. … Read more
Bottom line Ranger 1000: tires that fit without rubbing Trim / Year Stock wheel & tire (F/R) Bolt pattern Stock wheel width & offset (F/R) Max tire that clears, stock suspension* Wheel offset / backspacing that works Speed change vs stock (@60 mph) Notes (full lock / compression) Sources Ranger 1000 Standard (2025) 25×10-12 F … Read more
Bottom-line Here’s the quick answer by state with the official source. Many states allow limited road use with equipment, on-road registration, or local approval. Some do not. Click through for the full rule table and parts you need to comply. Polaris Ranger 1000 Street Legal by State [2026] (I’m showing 12 fully sourced states now; … Read more
Bottom-line I pick by job and budget.If you want more power and HVAC options, the Defender HD10 wins. It makes 82 hp, tows 2,500 lb, and carries 1,000 lb in the bed. It sits wider and a bit taller, which helps on ruts but not on narrow gates. If you want the best value and … Read more
Bottom-line Comparison table — Ranger 1000 vs Ranger XP 1000 Model Engine / HP Torque Transmission Width Ground clearance Suspension travel F/R Seats Bed L×W×H Bed rating Payload Towing Dry weight Tires Service interval Warranty MSRP context Best for Ranger 1000 (EPS/Premium) 999 cc SOHC twin / 61 hp 55 lb-ft Gen 2 Automatic PVT … Read more
Bottom-Line I recommend the Ranger 1000 if you want a work-first UTV that fits gates and keeps costs in check. It makes 61 hp, is 62.5 in wide with 12 in of clearance, tows 2,500 lb, and hauls 1,000 lb in a 36.75 × 54 × 11.5 in bed. If you need more power and … Read more
When you start shopping Rangers, you hit this wall fast. Polaris Ranger 570 vs Ranger 1000. Which one should you actually spend money on. I ride with people who own both, and I see the same question every season. The short version. The Ranger 570 Full-Size is the budget workhorse. It fits smaller properties, lighter … Read more
When Polaris dropped the Ranger XD 1500, every ranch buddy I ride with started asking the same thing. Ranger 1000 vs Ranger XD 1500. Is the XD a real upgrade or just an expensive flex. I see it like this. The Polaris Ranger 1000 is still the full size workhorse for normal farm and ranch … Read more
If you are looking at a new Ranger, you hit this question fast. Polaris Ranger 1000 vs Ranger 1000 Premium. Same body. Same motor. Very different price on the quote sheet. I get why it feels confusing. On paper the base Ranger 1000 and the Ranger 1000 Premium look close. Same work rating. Same full … Read more
Bottom-line: I see the same issues over and over: heat, no-start from the brake switch, belt slip, hard shifting, and steering play. Start with simple wins. Clean the radiator from the fan side. Check the brake switch. Inspect the belt. Then run your VIN for recalls. If it touches brakes, fuel, or a clutch defect, … Read more