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RANGER 500

Maximum Weight Capacity (includes weight of operator, passenger, cargo, accessories) 1000 lbs. (454 kg)
Dry Weight 1080 lbs. (490 kg)
Test GVW - Rollover Protection System (ROPS) 2255 lbs. (1023 kg) per OSHA® 29 CFR 1928.53
Fuel Capacity 8.8 gal. (33.3 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 L)
Coolant Capacity 120 oz. (3.5 L)
Overall Length 110 in. (279.4 cm)
Overall Width 58 in. (147.3 cm)
Overall Height 73 in. (185 cm)
Wheelbase 73 in. (185 cm)
Cargo Box Dimensions (Inside) 32x42x11.5 in. (81x107x29 cm)
Ground Clearance 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Min. Turning Radius 150 in. (381 cm)
Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. (680.4 kg)
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. (68 kg)
Max. Cargo Box Load 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Engine Single overhead cam, 2 valve 4 stroke single cylinder.
Displacement 500 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 93 mm x 73.6 mm
Alternator Output 560 W @ 3000 RPM
Compression Ratio 10:1
Starting System Electric
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition Timing ECU Controlled
Spark Plug Autolite® 5924 / 0.030” - 0.037” (0.85 +/- 0.08 mm)
Lubrication System Wet Sump
Cooling Liquid
Front Suspension MACPHERSON® Strut w/9 in. (22.7 cm) of travel
Rear Suspension Dual A-arm, Anti-Sway Bar w/10 in. (25.4 cm) of travel
Throttle Body Size 40 mm
Ignition System Digital CDI
Driving System Type PVT
Shift Type Single Lever (console)
Gear Reduction - Low 28.84:1
Gear Reduction - Reverse 25.83:1
Gear Reduction - High 9.65:1
Drive Ratio - Front 3.818:1
Tire Size - Front 24 x 8 - 12
Tire Size - Rear 25 x 9 - 12
Tire Pressure - Front 10 psi (69 kPa)
Tire Pressure - Rear 10 psi (69 kPa)
Brakes, Front/Rear Foot Activated, 4 wheel hydraulic disc
Hood Headlights 2 single beam, 50W, quartz/halogen
Taillights 10 L.E.D. (.28W)
Brake Light 10 L.E.D. (3.1W)
Indicator Light 1.0 W