Ranger or Rhino

[ducman77]

I hauled 2 bags of decoys, 5 guns, 5, blind bags. a dozen of decoys on a jerk string and 5 people the other day. It never missed a beat. The Ranger is the best thing I have every bought. I will keep this one and buy another when they come out with the new Ranger.

[Jelly]

Just out of curiosity, what does the ranger weigh? It seems like you could take a truck anywhere you can take a ranger due to it's size. I could be wrong.

[MagDaddy]

Jelly, My huntin' buddy has a Ranger and it treads a lot more lightly than any truck... It's amazing where we'd been in that thing..... If I could justify the cost I would have one; but when your bud has one....

I just buy the gas !!

[ducman77]

I promise I will go anywhere a 4wheeler will go. My Ranger is bad in the mud. I have some 27" swap boss tires and it will flat out go.

[chadrideduck]

Just out of curiosity, what does the ranger weigh? It seems like you could take a truck anywhere you can take a ranger due to it's size. I could be wrong.

About 1100lbs. dry. Probrably 1200-1300 gased and lubed.

[jacksbuddy]

Have you talked with GREENHEAD and Torch? GREENHEAD has one, and Torch has the other. We have a Mule and Torch has worked on all three. - They can give you the pros and cons of each.

[Caller1]

Ranger is 1400 lbs, Rhino is 1000 lbs. I took four finishers, two dogs with blinds, four hunters, 3 bags of decoys, guns, a midget, 12 pack of beer, pulled a trailer (5 by 10) loaded with gear across a flooded bean field this morning with stock tires in a Rhino this morning. BIGGEST downsize to the Rhino is that it is COLD NATURED, dadgum it... THe new ones that are fuel injected would be sweet!

[Hooded Merganzer]

Ranger 1180 lbs
Rhino 1100 lbs

[littlediesel]

http://www.polarisindustries.com/en-us/ ... arison.htm





http://www.pi54.com/ranger/comparisons/ ... -rhino.pdf

[littlediesel]

POLARIS RANGER 4x4 EFI SPECIFICATIONS


Engine
Displacement/HP 499cc / 30 HP
Cooling Liquid-Cooled
Engine Type 4-Valve 4-Stroke single cylinder with counter balance
Lubrication Dry Sump
Oil Capacity 2/1.9 qts/ltr
Carburetion Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity 9/36 gal/ltr
Coolant Capacity 2.3/2.1 qts/ltr
Alternator 250 watts
Starting / Battery Electric / 12V - 30 AH

Drive Train
Transmission Auto - PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission)
Gear Range In-line, Dual-range forward and reverse
Drive Switch-engaged on-demand true 4-wheel shaft drive

Tires
Front 25 x 10 - 12
Rear 25 x 11 - 12

Suspension
Front Suspension MacPherson strut with 8.0 in of travel
Center Suspension N/A
Rear Suspension Independent 9.0in of travel

Dimensions
Turning Radius 148in / 376cm
Wheelbase 76in / 193cm
Front / Rear Brakes Foot-activated 4-wheel hydraulic disc, stainless steel lines
Parking Brake Foot-activated dedicated mechanical disc
Dry Weight 1185 lbs / 539 kg
Length/Width/Height 113x60x75in / 287x152.4x190.5cm
Ground Clearance 11 in

Load Capacity
Box Dimensions 54x36.5x11.5 in / 143x101.5x31.5 cm
Box Volume 13 cubic feet
Box Capacity 1000lbs / 454kgs
Hitch Towing Capacity 1500 lbs / 681 kg
Vehicle Payload Capacity 1500lbs / 681kgs

Electrical
DC Outlet Dash Receptacle
Brake Light / Taillight Standard/Standard
Headlight 2-Dual beam (hi / lo) - 35w quartz - halogen

Instrumentation
Hour Meter, Check Engine Light and Gear Shift Selector Indicator Light

Color Options
Colors Green, Red, Blue

MSRP
MSRP (US$) $9,499


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[littlediesel]

MSRP* $10,749 Exploring Edition (Hunter Green) Available from September 2006


Engine
Type 660cc liquid-/oil-cooled w/fan, SOHC four-stroke, 5-valve

Bore x Stroke 100mm x 84mm

Compression Ratio 9.1:1

Carburetion Mikuni 42mm BSR

Ignition DC – CDI

Starting System Electric

Transmission Yamaha Ultramatic® V-Belt/H, L, N, R

Engine Braking All Wheel

Drive Train Yamaha On-Command® push button 3-way locking differential, 2WD, 4WD, locked 4WD; Shaft


Chassis
Suspension/Front Independent double wishbone, 7.3” travel w/5-way preload adjustment

Suspension/Rear Independent double wishbone, 7.3” travel w/5-way preload adjustment

Brakes/Front Dual hydraulic disc, twin pistons

Brakes/Rear Hydraulic disc, self-adjusting, shaft mounted

Tires/Front AT25x8-12 NHS

Tires/Rear AT25x10-12 NHS


Dimensions
L x W x H 113.6” x 54.5” x 73.0”

Wheelbase 75.2”

Turning Radius 153.5”

Ground Clearance 12.1"

Fuel Capacity 7.9 gal.

Dry Weight 1049 lb.

Bed Capacity 400 lb.

Towing Capacity 1212 lb.


Other
Lighting Dual 30W Krypton multireflector headlights & dual 21/5W brake light

Instrumentation Digital LCD, multifunction display, fuel gauge, speedometer, odometer, dual trip, hour meter, clock and gear postion

Warranty 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty)

[ducman77]

The Polaris 500 is about the same in power as the rhino. The 700 is just a beast.

[littlediesel]

POLARIS RANGER XP SPECIFICATIONS


Engine
Displacement/HP 683cc / 40 HP
Cooling Liquid-Cooled
Engine Type Polaris twin cylinder
Lubrication Pressurized wet sump
Oil Capacity 2/1.9 qts/ltr
Carburetion Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Fuel Capacity 9/36 gal/ltr
Coolant Capacity 3.3/3 qts/ltr
Alternator 500 watts
Starting / Battery Electric / 12V - 30 AH

Drive Train
Transmission Auto - PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission)
Gear Range In-line, Dual-range forward and reverse
Drive Switch-engaged on-demand true 4-wheel shaft drive

Tires
Front 26 x 8 - 12 PXT Radial
Rear 26 x 11 - 12 PXT Radial

Suspension
Front Suspension MacPherson strut with 8.0 in of travel
Center Suspension N/A
Rear Suspension Independent 9.0in of travel

Dimensions
Turning Radius 148in / 376cm
Wheelbase 76in / 193cm
Front / Rear Brakes Foot-activated 4-wheel hydraulic disc, stainless steel lines
Parking Brake Foot-activated dedicated mechanical disc
Dry Weight 1185 lbs / 539 kg
Length/Width/Height 113x60x75in / 287x152.4x190.5cm
Ground Clearance 11 in

Load Capacity
Box Dimensions 54x36.5x11.5 in / 143x101.5x31.5 cm
Box Volume 13 cubic feet
Box Capacity 1000lbs / 454kgs
Hitch Towing Capacity 1750 lbs / 794 kg
Vehicle Payload Capacity 1500lbs / 681kgs

Electrical
DC Outlet Dash Receptacle
Brake Light / Taillight Standard/Standard
Headlight 2-Dual beam (hi / lo) - 35w quartz - halogen

Instrumentation
Multi-function Speedometer: Fuel, Speed, Hour meter, Odo, trip, Illuminated parking brake indicator, AWD engagement indicator, EFI diagnostic codes, gear selection, clock

Color Options
Colors Limited Editions, See dealer for pricing

MSRP
MSRP (US$) $10,499

[Caller1]

littlediesal, your right... the 6 by 6 is 1400 lbs..... not the 4 by 4.

I think everyone should get a Polaris!!

[Had Enuf]

will this every end?

Thats what im saying


Ranger all the way baby