Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Northstar Edition 2017 Owner's Manual page 52

OPERATION
Towing Loads
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake
instability. Always follow these precautions when towing:
1. Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
2. When transporting heavy loads and/or when towing, always operate the vehicle in low
gear and have ADC activated (if equipped).
3. When towing a disabled RANGER vehicle, place the disabled vehicle's transmission in
neutral. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing.
4. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h) when towing. See page 49.
Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
5. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the towing capacity
chart below and the specifications charts beginning on page 96.
6. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other
location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
7. Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Model
RANGER XP 1000
RANGER XP
CREW 1000
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or towing heavy cargo. Using
high gear for heavy loads, hilly terrain or in wet, muddy conditions will increase the chance
of drive belt burning. See the Drive Belt Wear/Burn section on page 101.
Towing a RANGER
Towing this vehicle is not recommended. Always transport the vehicle on a trailer or flatbed
with all four wheels off the ground. See page 95.
If towing a disabled vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle's transmission in
neutral. Tow the shortest distance possible. Do not operate faster than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
50
Total Towed
Load Weight
(Level Ground)
2000 lbs.
(907 kg)
2000 lbs.
(907 kg)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
Total Hitch Maximum
Vertical
Weight
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
Towing
Speed
10 MPH
(16 km/h)
10 MPH
(16 km/h)