Towing Loads - Polaris RANGER 2004 Owner's Manual

Hauling Cargo

Towing Loads

Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss
of control or brake instability, which can result in serious injury or
death. Always follow these precautions when towing:
Never load more than 150 lbs. (68.1 kg) tongue weight on the
towing bracket.
Do not operate the vehicle faster than 10 mph (16 km/h) when
towing. Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
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.
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.
Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Maximum Towing Capacities (Level Ground)
Total Towed
Load Weight
(level ground)
1400 lbs.
RANGER
2X4
1500 lbs.
RANGER
4X4
1500 lbs.
RANGER
6X6
1000 lbs.
RANGER
TM
Belt Life
To extend belt life, use the lowest gear possible when hauling or
towing heavy cargo.
WARNING
Total Towed
Load Weight
(15° grade)
(636 kg)
(681 kg)
(681 kg)
(454 kg)
Total Hitch
800 lbs.
(364 kg) (68.1 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg) (68.1 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg) (68.1 kg)
600 lbs.
(272 kg)
OPERATION
Maximum
Vertical Towing
Weight Speed
150 lbs. 10 mph
(16 kph)
150 lbs. 10 mph
(16 kph)
150 lbs. 10 mph
(16 kph)
100 lbs. 10 mph
45.4 kg) (16 kph)
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