Towing Loads; Belt Life - Polaris RANGER XP 900 Owner's Manual

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. Always shift to low gear for towing.
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 94.
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 900
RANGER CREW 900

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 99.
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)