Polaris RANGER 500 2022 Owner's Manual page 68

OPERATION
TOWING LOADS
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or
Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. When towing a disabled vehicle, place the disabled vehicle's transmission in
neutral. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when
towing.
3. Towing a trailer increases braking distance. Do not operate the vehicle faster
than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing.
4. Vehicle speed should never exceed 5 MPH (8 km/h) when towing loads in
rough terrain, while cornering, or while ascending or descending a hill.
5. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle.
6. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any
other location, which could result in loss of control of the vehicle.
7. The total load (operator, passenger, accessories, cargo and weight on hitch)
must not exceed the maximum weight capacity of the vehicle.
Total Towed Load Weight (Level Ground)
Total Towed Load Weight (15° grade)
Total Hitch Vertical Weight (Tongue Weight)
Maximum Towing Speed
Maximum Towing Speed (Rough Ground,
Cornering, Ascending / Descending)
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WARNING
brake instability.
1500 lbs.
(681 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 MPH
(16 km/h)
5 MPH
(8 km/h)