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RANGER 500

Maximum Weight Capacity (includes weight of operator, passenger, cargo, accessories) 1000 lbs (454 kg)
Dry Weight 1155 lbs (524 kg)
Test GVW - Rollover Protection System (ROPS) 2255 lbs. (1023 kg) per ISO 3471
Fuel Capacity 9.5 gal. (36 L)
Engine Oil Capacity 2 qts. (1.9 L) with filter
Coolant Capacity 5 qts. (4.75 L)
Overall Length 110 in. (279 cm)
Overall Width 58.5 in. (149 cm)
Overall Height 74.8 in. (190 cm)
Wheelbase 73 in. (202 cm)
Cargo Box Dimensions (Inside) 32.6 x 46.2 x 11.25 in. (82.8 x 117.3 x 28.6 cm)
Ground Clearance 10 in. (25.4 cm)
Min. Turning Radius 162 in. (411.5 cm)
Towing Capacity 1500 lbs. (680 kg)
Hitch Tongue Capacity 150 lbs. (68 kg)
Max. Cargo Box Load 500 lbs. (226.8 kg)
Engine Dual overhead cam, 4 valve 4 stroke single cylinder.
Displacement 567 cc
Bore x Stroke (mm) 99mm x 73.6mm
Alternator Output 660 W @ 3000 RPM
Compression Ratio 10:1
Starting System Electric
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Ignition Timing ECU Controlled
32° +/- 2° @ 5000 RPM
Spark Plug NGK® MR7F / .031” (0.7-0.8 mm)
Lubrication System Wet Sump
Cooling Liquid
Front Suspension MacPherson Ride® Strut w/9 in. (22.9 cm) of travel
Rear Suspension Dual A-Arm, IRS w/10 in. (25.4 cm) of travel
Throttle Body Size 42 mm
Ignition System Digital CDI
Driving System Type PVT
Shift Type Single Lever (H/L/N/R/P)
Gear Reduction - Low 28.84:1
Gear Reduction - Reverse 25.83:1
Gear Reduction - High 13.58:1
Drive Ratio - Front 3.0:1
Tire Size - Front 25 x 8 x 12
Tire Size - Rear 25 x 10 x 12
Tire Pressure - Front 16 psi (110 kPa)
Tire Pressure - Rear 16 psi (110 kPa)
Brakes, Front/Rear Foot Activated, 4 wheel hydraulic disc
Headlights LED
Taillights LED
Brake Light LED