Carrying Loads - Polaris Offroad Vehicle Owner's Manual

CARRYING LOADS

Your ATV has been designed to carry a certain amount of load. CARGO WEIGHT
should be evenly distributed (1/3 on the front and 2/3 on the rear) and mounted as
low as possible. When operating over rough or hilly terrain, reduce speed and car-
go to maintain stable driving conditions. Never exceed the following weights.
Model Total Load Capac-
ity
(includes driver &
cargo)
Sportsman 500 470 lbs. (213 kg)
Xplorer 300 470 lbs. (213 kg)
Xplorer 400 470 lbs. (213 kg)
Xplorer 500 470 lbs. (213 kg)
Magnum 2x4 470 lbs. (213 kg)
Magnum 4X4 470 lbs. (213 kg)
Trail Boss 325 (148 kg)
Sport 400 L 200 (91 kg)
Trail Blazer 200 (91 kg)
Scrambler 400 200 (91 kg)
Scrambler 500 200 (91 kg)
Maximum trailer weight - 850 lbs.(386 kg); maximum vertical hitch weight - 30
lbs.(14 kg). Sportsman 500 may tow up to 1250 (568 kg) on level ground only.
Maximum grade while trailer towing - 15°. Do not tow any trailer on a grade steeper
than 15°.
If your machine is equipped with a front rack, take care when loading. Improper
loading of the front rack can obstruct the headlight beam, reducing night visibility.
Do not obstruct the headlight beam with cargo.
Use of low forward gear is recommended in heavy pulling situations to extend belt
life.
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Front Rack Rear Rack
Cargo Maximum Cargo Maximum
90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
90 lbs. (41 kg) 180 lbs. (82 kg)
No Front Rack 125 (57 kg)
No Front Rack No Rear Rack
No Front Rack No Rear Rack
No Front Rack No Rear Rack
No Front Rack No Rear Rack