2006 RANGER Brochure

WELCOME TO

RANGER COUNTRY

R A N G E R T M R A N G E R 4 x 4 R A N G E R X P R A N G E R 6 x 6 E F I

WELCOME TO RANGER COUNTRY,

WHERE WE WORK HARDER AND

WE RIDE SMOOTHER.

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Wherever you work, hunt or ride, the new, redesigned Polaris RANGER is the hardest-working, smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy.

Traversing a mountain or moving a mountain of mulch. Hunting for a trophy 5-by-5 elk or dumping class 5 gravel. Riding in the back country, the back forty or your back yard. The new, redesigned Polaris RANGER is the hardest-working, smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy. It’s the fastest, best-engineered, strongest-built and most fully featured machine of its kind. It will go places others won’t. It will haul and tow loads others can’t. And while it’s flexing its muscle on the job, hunt or outdoor adventure, it’s also giving you the most comfortable, most enjoyable ride of any vehicle in its class.

Welcome to the place where nothing but the hardest-working, smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle will do. Welcome to RANGER Country.

H U N T I N G C O U N T R Y with its vast landscapes and rough terrain, demands the ultimate in both traction and comfort, and RANGER delivers.

C I T I E S & U N I V E R S I T I E S look to RANGER to get the toughest jobs done quickly and easily, at far less cost than pickups or work vans.

J O B S I T E S are the perfect place to put RANGER’s 1750 lb./794 kg payload and towing capacity to work.

M U LT I -A C R E P R O P E R T I E S use RANGER to haul and dump everything from firewood to landscaping materials, then go for a long, smooth ride.

FA R M S & R A N C H E S rely on RANGER for its 41 mph/61 kmph top speed, unbeatable payload capacity and plush ride.

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INTRODUCING THE

HARDEST-WORKING,

SMOOTHEST-RIDING

VEHICLES

IN RANGER HISTORY.

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New hard-working features make every job easier.

Innovation comes naturally in RANGER Country. And the new, redesigned Polaris RANGER is the most innovative, hardest working in company history. Leading the “what’s new” list is the revolutionary Lock & Ride TM cargo system that makes carrying equipment and materials easier than ever. At the heart of the system is a redesigned cargo box. It’s big enough to hold a standard pallet, with multiple D-rings inside and tie-down points outside to secure cargo of all sizes. Best of all, new

Pure™ accessories attach directly to the top of the box in seconds, allowing you to easily carry your shovels, power tools, gas cans, chain saws, firearms and more. Everything is secure and organized, leaving more room in the box for heavy, bulky cargo. No other utility vehicle offers this much versatility.

N E W | LOCK & RIDE CARGO SYSTEM

It features a box that dumps, carries pallet-sized cargo and accepts Pure accessories that lock on in seconds, making it easy to carry more gear. Add a cargo box in 15 seconds, a tool holder in 10 seconds and a water cooler in 5 seconds. The unique Lock & Ride cargo system lets you carry everything you need and is a RANGER exclusive. Choose from a variety of accessories to customize your RANGER to your exact needs. See a complete list of Pure RANGER accessories for the Lock & Ride cargo system on page 22.

Just push down the expansion anchor to hold accessories in place.

N E W | 2-INCH (5.1 CM)

RECEIVER HITCH MAKES

TOWING EASIER THAN EVER.

The RANGER’s pickup-style receiver lets you change drawbars in seconds for towing wagons, trailers, blades and other heavy-duty equipment.

Independent rear suspension brings the legendary smooth ride of Polaris to the RANGER 4x4.

Independent rear suspension creates the smoothest ride off-road. The RANGER independent rear suspension features adjustable preload, a full

9 inches (22.9 cm) of travel for a plush ride and

11 inches (27.9 cm) of boulder-avoiding ground clearance. Even with 1000 pounds (454 kg) of cargo in the box, the IRS has plenty of travel left, ensuring the smoothest ride even at maximum capacity.

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New smooth-riding features raise comfort to an all-time high.

We work harder in RANGER Country. We also ride smoother. The RANGER 4x4 – now with independent rear suspension – smoothes out rough terrain like never before, with increased travel and higher ground clearance. Behind the newly designed hood, all RANGER models now feature a 44% quieter ride, plus new, more comfortable ergonomics. Like an automotive-style accelerator pedal for a more relaxed foot position and long-distance comfort, a dash button to lock and unlock the rear differential and a redesigned, easy-release parking brake. There is even an optional SpeedKey TM system that puts top speed control in the palm of your hand, another RANGER exclusive.

INDUSTRY-EXCLUSIVE SPEEDKEY

The first of its kind in an off-road vehicle, the optional SpeedKey system gives you total control over the top speed of your RANGER 4x4. A black ignition key maximizes engine power and top speed, while a yellow key lowers top speed to 25 mph/40 kmph. See page 23 for details.

41

MPH / 66 KMPH

25

MPH / 40 KMPH

NEW ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION.

MORE POWER TO YOU.

STARTS EASIER.

WORKS HARDER. EVERYWHERE. EVERY TIME.

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6 You can’t top a RANGER. And now with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), you fl at out can’t stop one either. With EFI, the new RANGER 6x6 EFI and RANGER XP start instantly in any climate, and automatically adjust for smooth performance at any altitude, across any terrain. Need to plow at 25° below? Move mulch in 110° heat? Haul gear up a rocky mountainside? No problem. With EFI you have go power. You also have Throttle Position Sensor (TPS). With TPS, what throttle you give is precisely what response you’ll get. Whether you’re towing, hauling, plowing, winching, climbing or descending. No question, EFI makes the hardest-working off-road utility vehicles work even harder. Yet, it couldn’t be easier to maintain. Fuel lines and connections are corrosion resistant and watertight. It runs on standard 87 octane gas. And with EFI diagnostics, your Polaris dealer can quickly identify and fi x any fuel component needing attention. Bottom line, the new RANGER 6x6 EFI and RANGER XP with Electronic

Fuel Injection can take on any job. Anytime. Anywhere.

700 TWIN EFI

A new 683cc liquid-cooled, even-firing Polaris Liberty TM EFI engine with 40 horsepower (maximum allowed by law), 47% more torque,

29% faster acceleration and a new 44 mph/71 kmph top speed.

EASIER STARTING AT ALL TEMPERATURES

With EFI, the engine starts instantly in all weather conditions and temperatures, from -25° F to 120° F (-31.8° C to 48.9° C).

RELIABLE POWER AT HIGH ALTITUDES

EFI continuously adjusts to compensate for dramatic changes in altitude, temperature and pressure, so you’ll have uncompromised performance up to 10,000 ft./3048 m.

LONGER OPERATING RANGE

With EFI, fuel efficiency is higher, consumption is reduced and operating range is significantly extended.

EFI

CARBURETOR

-25º F/-31.8º C 55º F/12.8º C

TEMPERATURE

120º F/48.9º C 0

EFI

CARBURETOR

6000 ft./ 1828.8 m

ALTITUDE

10,000 ft./ 3048 m

EFI

CARBURETOR

DISTANCE

LEADING THE INDUSTRY

WITH ALL THE

HARDEST-WORKING, SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES.

Exclusive technology keeps RANGER the hardest-working and smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy.

Comparing ordinary utility vehicles to a RANGER is pointless.

Why? Because RANGER works harder than the rest. It has the fastest top speed, highest payload, unmatched cargo capacity and unbeatable towing capacity. It’s the only one with on-demand true AWD (4x4, XP, 6x6 EFI) for the ultimate in traction, and the only one with a lifetime limited belt warranty. RANGER also rides smoother than the rest. It’s the only off-road utility vehicle with a comfortable bench seat for three, turf-friendly locking rear differential,

4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes and full underbody skid protection.

Feature for feature, spec for spec, it doesn’t get any better than a

RANGER off-road utility vehicle.

E X C L U S I V E | ON-DEMAND

TRUE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

It automatically senses when the rear wheels slip, then engages both front wheels with full torque, maximizing traction. Competitive vehicles with limited-slip front differentials are “3-wheel drive.”

POWERFUL ENGINES

The Polaris RANGER XP and RANGER 6x6 EFI each boast a

40 hp 700 twin EFI engine. The RANGER 4x4 runs on a proven

30 hp 500, and the RANGER TM uses a rugged, air-cooled

V-Twin engine pumping out 18 hp and plenty of low-end torque.

LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL

A new dash button electronically activates the rear differential

(dash lever on TM). Locking the rear differential optimizes traction over rough terrain. Unlocking it turns just one rear wheel for easier maneuvering and to minimize damage to turf and sensitive terrain.

FITS INSIDE FULL-SIZE PICKUPS

A Polaris RANGER in the back of your truck gives you outstanding versatility for countless work and recreational uses . (Verify your pickup's payload capacity.)

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UNLOCKED

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

RANGER COMPETITION

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HOW MUCH RANGER

DO YOU

NEED IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY?

RANGER

TM

King of the 2-wheel drive class. Perfect for small farms, ranches, estates and municipalities.

HARDEST-WORKING FEATURES

• Class-leading 18 hp air-cooled V-Twin engine

• EXCLUSIVE Lock & Ride cargo system

• Class-leading 1250 lb./567 kg payload

• Large 750 lb./340 kg cargo capacity

• Large 13 cu. ft./.37 m 3 cargo volume

• Class-leading 1000 lb./454 kg towing capacity

• Class-leading 25 mph/40 kmph top speed

SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES

• Swing arm rear suspension

• Class-leading 4.3 in./11 cm rear suspension travel

• Class-leading 7.2 in./18.3 cm ground clearance

• Turf-friendly locking rear differential

RANGER 4x4

The No. 1 choice for pure power and plush off-road comfort.


• Class-leading 30 hp Polaris 500 engine


• Large 1500 lb./681 kg payload

• Strong 1000 lb./454 kg cargo capacity


• Class-leading 1500 lb./681 kg towing capacity

• Class-leading 41 mph/66 kmph top speed

• Exclusive on-demand true 4-wheel drive


• Polaris independent rear suspension

• Long-travel 9 in./22.9 cm suspension

• High 11 in./28 cm ground clearance

• Electronic locking rear differential

• EXCLUSIVE Optional SpeedKey system for top speed control

RANGER XP

Xtreme off-road performance.


• NEW 40 hp, 700 Twin EFI


• Large 1500 lb./681 kg payload

• Strong 1000 lb./454 kg cargo capacity


• Industry-leading 1750 lb./794 kg towing capacity

• Industry-leading 44 mph/71 kmph top speed


• EXCLUSIVE Lockable under-seat storage


• Polaris independent rear suspension

• Long-travel 9 in./22.9 cm suspension

• High 11 in./28 cm ground clearance

• Electronic locking rear differential

RANGER 6x6 EFI

Unmatched cargo capacity and off–road traction.


• NEW 40 hp, 700 Twin EFI


• Industry-leading 1750 lb./794 kg payload

• Industry-leading 1250 lb./567 kg cargo capacity

• Industry-leading 15 cu. ft./.42 m 3 cargo volume

• Industry-leading 1750 lb./794 kg towing capacity

• Industry-leading 44 mph/71 kmph top speed



• Exclusive ind. center plus swing arm rear suspension

• High 5.25 in./13.3 cm independent center suspension travel

• High 6.25 in./15.9 cm rear suspension travel

• High 7.2 in./18.3 cm ground clearance

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RANGER 4x4.

NEW. REDESIGNED.

THE BEST 4x4 IN THE WORLD JUST GOT BETTER.

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The RANGER 4x4 has always been the industry standard among four-wheel drive utility vehicles. With a bumper-to-tailgate redesign, it raises the “hardest working” bar even higher. Its new Lock & Ride cargo system features a revolutionary cargo box. Bigger than ever, it holds a standard pallet, and has multiple tie-down points and a self-cleaning hinge. The new RANGER box also features more than a dozen mounting holes that accept a variety of new accessories, all built to let you carry everything you need, easier than ever. Also new are a two-inch receiver hitch for easier towing and a brighter lighting system. Right beneath the new cargo box is a new feature that makes the smoothest-riding utility vehicle even smoother – the legendary smooth Polaris independent rear suspension. The heavy-duty RANGER independent rear suspension features a full nine inches of bump-absorbing travel to take the “rough” out of rough terrain and 11 inches of ground clearance to easily move over rocks and stumps and prevent high-centering on rutted roads and swampy terrain. The smoothest ride ever is now 44% quieter. It features more ergonomic controls, including an automotive-style accelerator pedal for long-distance comfort, a new easy-release parking brake, a new dash button that electronically unlocks the rear differential for riding on turf and an optional SpeedKey system that uses two keys for two different top speeds. RANGER 4x4 – the absolute best 4x4 utility vehicle – is better than ever.

LOCK & RIDE CARGO SYSTEM

A new cargo box is pallet-sized to carry large cargo, has multiple tie-down points, and more than a dozen mounting holes that accept a variety of exclusive RANGER accessories, so you can carry more and carry everything easier.

INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION

The terrain isn’t getting any easier. But with its new independent rear suspension featuring 9 inches (22.9 cm) of travel and 11 inches (27.9 cm) of ground clearance, the

RANGER 4x4 ride is the smoothest out there.

INDUSTRY-EXCLUSIVE SPEEDKEY

The ideal option for contractors, municipalities and anyone who wants top speed control. Use the black key for a 41 mph/66 kmph top speed. Or use the yellow key when you want to lower the top speed to 25 mph/40 kmph. See page 23 for details.

2–INCH (5.1 CM) RECEIVER HITCH

The standard size for towing, it lets you change drawbars in seconds, making towing trailers, mowers, brush cutters and other equipment easier than ever.

41

MPH

25

MPH

41

MPH / 66 KMPH

25

MPH / 40 KMPH

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THE HARDEST-WORKING, SMOOTHEST-

RIDING 4x4 IN THIS OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY.

The difference is in the details. Ordinary utility vehicles have low-speed engines, limited-slip front differentials and cargo capacities as wimpy as 400 pounds. RANGER

4x4 has them all beat, with a strong 1000 lb. cargo capacity, plus class-leading 1500 lb. payload and towing,

41 mph top speed, exclusive on-demand true 4-wheel drive and exclusive lifetime limited belt warranty. In the smoothest-ride category, it’s featured-up with exclusives like seating for three, full underbody skid protection and 4-wheel disc brakes. Get in, work harder and ride smoother…in RANGER Country.

COMPARE THE FACTS

RANGER 4x4 Mule 3010

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

30 hp, gasoline

41 mph/66 kmph top speed

1500 lb./681 kg towing capacity

1000 lb./454 kg cargo capacity

Lock & Ride cargo system

8 gal./30.3 ltr fuel capacity

On-demand true 4x4

Full underbody skid plate

✓

✓

Independent rear suspension

9 in./22.9 cm rear susp. travel

8 in./20.3 cm front susp. travel

11 in./27.9 cm ground clearance

✓

✓

Seating for 3

SpeedKey option

Kubota RTV 900 Gator HPX Rhino

HARDEST-WORKING FEATURES

18 hp, gasoline


22 hp, diesel


20 hp, gasoline


1200 lb./544 kg towing cap.


Steel box

5.3 gal./20.1 ltr fuel capacity


✓

1102 lb./500 kg cargo cap.

Steel box



900 lb./408 kg cargo cap.

Steel box

5.3 gal./20 ltr fuel capacity

Not specified




Composite box


Limited-slip front differential Limited-slip front differential Limited-slip front differential

Limited protection Limited protection

✓


SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES

Swing arm rear suspension Leaf-spring rear suspension Swing arm rear suspension

3 in./7.6 cm rear susp. travel 2.8 in./7.1 cm rear susp. travel

3.9 in./9.9 cm front susp. travel

6.7 in./17 cm ground clearance

Seating for 2

25 mph/40 kmph limit

Minimal rear susp. travel

Minimal front susp. travel

7.4 in./18.8 cm ground clearance

Seating for 2




Seating for 2


5-step locking front differential

✓


✓

Independent rear suspension

7.3 in./18.5 cm rear susp. travel


✓


Seating for 2


E X C L U S I V E | ON-DEMAND TRUE

4-WHEEL DRIVE


POWERFUL ENGINE

Our proven 4-stroke, 4-valve, liquid-cooled powerplant lets you muscle your way through the workday. Its class-leading

30 hp delivers plenty of low-end torque and a top speed of 41 mph/66 kmph.

PUSH-BUTTON LOCKING REAR DIFFERENTIAL

A new dash button electronically activates the rear differential.

Locking the rear diff optimizes traction over rough terrain.

Unlocking it turns just one rear wheel for easier maneuvering and to minimize damage to turf and sensitive terrain.

INCREDIBLE PAYLOAD

A 3/4-ton payload lets you load up the RANGER cargo box with up to 2 1/2 times more weight than some competitive off-road utility vehicles.

UNLOCKED

REAR DIFFERENTIAL

RANGER COMPETITION

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RANGER XP

XTREME OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE.

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We didn’t break the mold this time. We crushed it. With an electronically fuel-injected, liquid-cooled 700 twin-cylinder engine and 40 hp – the highest-rated horsepower allowed by law. This is the RANGER XP. The next generation of utility vehicles. And the very defi nition of Xtreme off-road performance. Haul, tow, plow, climb, and yes, hunt for the big game you’ve always dreamed of. Because with a 44 mph top speed, 29% more acceleration than RANGER 4x4, 250 pounds of additional towing capacity, and

150% more covered storage, it’s nothing short of a beast itself. And a reliable one at that. The fi rst utility vehicle with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), it starts instantly in any climate – anytime, anywhere. It even self-adjusts to altitude changes for smooth performance over rugged terrain. Mountains, snow, ice, boulders, sizzling heat. Bring it on.

Add to all of that our legendary Polaris dual coil-over shock independent rear suspension and exclusive on-demand true all-wheel drive and it seems more than enough.

But not for the RANGER XP. Not even close. Because there’s still class-leading payload, cargo and towing capacities. Not to mention 9 inches of suspension travel, our exclusive Lock & Ride cargo system and seating for three. So what can’t you do in the smoothest-riding, hardest-working RANGER XP? Want for more.

700 TWIN EFI

A new 683cc liquid-cooled, even-firing Polaris Liberty EFI engine with 40 horsepower (maximum allowed by law), 47% more torque,


29% MORE ACCELERATION

With EFI technology, the 700 Twin EFI delivers 29% greater acceleration.

50 mph/

80 kmph

25 mph/

40 kmph

EFI

CARBURETOR

0 10 sec

TIME

20 sec

INDEPENDENT REAR SUSPENSION

Nine inches of suspension travel, dual coil-over shock suspension can take on any terrain.

E X C L U S I V E | ON-DEMAND

TRUE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE


PXT TIRES?

RANGER

RANGER

COMPETITION

COMPETITION

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RANGER 6x6 EFI

GIANT CAPACITY. MONSTER

TRACTION. IT DOESN’T GET ANY BIGGER THAN THIS.

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It’s the undisputed leader. The top dog of utility vehicles. The one that just can’t be beat.

Since day one, the Polaris RANGER 6x6 has outworked, outhauled and outpulled the entire industry. Its new 1750 lb. payload is unmatched. Its 1750 lb. towing capacity is industry leading. Its carrying capacity is a whopping 1250 pounds. And now with a 700 twin-cylinder engine and Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI), the RANGER 6x6 EFI has 47% more torque, 29% faster acceleration and the highest top speed – 44 mph. The RANGER 6x6 EFI also features the Polaris-exclusive, on-demand true 6-wheel drive for 100% more traction than the competition, and the industry’s only lifetime limited belt warranty. Also available is the Lock & Ride cargo system. Its revolutionary cargo box is bigger and better than ever. It holds a standard pallet and has multiple tie-down points and a self-cleaning hinge. It also features over a dozen mounting holes that accept a variety of new accessories, all built to make it easier than ever to carry everything you need. RANGER 6x6 EFI is also the smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle, thanks to its unique 6x6 drive system with bump-absorbing independent center suspension and swing arm rear suspension, bench seating for three and full underbody skid protection. The new, redesigned RANGER 6x6 EFI. No comparison shopping needed.

Because nothing else even comes close.

700 TWIN EFI

A new 683cc liquid-cooled, even-firing Polaris Liberty EFI engine with 40 horsepower (maximum allowed by law), 47% more torque,



A new cargo box is pallet-sized to carry large cargo, has multiple tie-down points and over a dozen mounting holes that accept a variety of RANGER accessories, so you can carry more and carry everything easier.

Top speed comparison

POLARIS RANGER

6x6 EFI

44 mph/71 kmph

KUBOTA

4x4

JOHN DEERE

GATOR 6x4

25 mph/40 kmph

18 mph/29 kmph

Towing comparison

POLARIS RANGER

6x6 EFI

1750 lb./794 kg

KUBOTA

4x4

JOHN DEERE

GATOR 6x4

1323 lb./600 kg

1200 lb./544 kg

E X C L U S I V E | ON-DEMAND TRUE

6-WHEEL DRIVE


E X C L U S I V E | WORLD’S ONLY TRUE

6x6 TRACTION

Tough, proven and articulated. This unique combination of independent center suspension and swing arm rear suspension delivers the ultimate in go-anywhere traction and a smooth, comfortable ride.

FPO

RANGER

COMPETITION

COMPETITION

RANGER

G O P L A C E S A N D C A R RY L O A D S O T H E R U T I L I T Y V E H I C L E S O N LY D R E A M O F.

FA R M I N G

Move heavy loads across plowed fields and swampy terrain with ease. Haul and dump rocks from hard-to-reach spring fields. Transport spray tanks and crop chemicals over rough terrain.

Tow small implements and wagons with ultimate traction. Carry fencing and tools through mud and swamps to distant locations.

R A N C H I N G

Check on distant herds quickly, with 44 mph/

71 kmph top speed. Handle the roughest range conditions in comfort, fully loaded. Carry three people and heavy, bulky cargo, with a

1750 lb./794 kg payload. Haul feed, water and animal health products in all conditions.

Take everything you need to build and repair fences…anywhere.

W O R K I N G

Transport workers to sites unreachable by pickups. Carry more than a 1/2 ton of equipment and supplies, no work site too greasy. Tow loaded trailers weighing up to

1750 lb./794 kg with go-anywhere traction. Move and dump rocks and landscaping materials where others can’t. Build and maintain power lines on rough and hilly terrain. Survey and build roads in the most remote areas.

H U N T I N G

Reach extreme back country, fully loaded, with traction to spare. Carry three people and over 3/4 ton of camp gear and supplies. Move through swampy areas to remote waterfowl hunting spots. Tow a loaded trailer with extra supplies for the long hunt. Manage stands and big game feeders, anytime, anywhere.

Haul more gear in and more game out, in any weather.

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RANGER

TM

AT THE HEART OF RANGER

COUNTRY AND KING OF THE 2WD CLASS.

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The RANGER TM™ (Task Master) is the hardest-working, smoothest-riding vehicle in its class. From bumper to bumper, its specs read like a wish list for small farms and ranches, multi-acre homeowners or anyone who has a few acres to cover and work to be done. With class-leading payload capacity, towing capacity, horsepower and seating for three, the RANGER TM is ready to outwork any two-wheel drive vehicle on the market and tackle any job you’ve got. If getting the job done means covering tough terrain, you’ll find the RANGER TM’s class-leading front and rear suspension travel and ground clearance give you the smoothest ride you can get. And with a class-leading top speed of 25 mph, RANGER TM gets you there faster, too.

COMPARE THE FACTS

RANGER

TM

Gator 4x2 Pioneer 1200

✓

✓

18 hp, gasoline


✓



✓

✓

✓

✓

1250 lb./567 kg payload capacity


Lock & Ride cargo system


HARDEST-WORKING FEATURES

10 hp, gasoline 11 hp, gasoline






17-19 mph/27-31 kmph top speed

Not specified

✓




✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

✓

4.6 in./11.7 cm front suspension travel

4.3 in./10.9 cm rear suspension travel


Seating for 3

Shaft drive

4-wheel hydraulic disc

Steel box Aluminum box

✓

Full underbody skid plate Differential only

SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES

4 in./10.2 cm front susp. travel Minimal front susp. travel

No rear susp. travel

6.7 in./17 cm ground clearance

Seating for 2

Transaxle

Rear disc only



Seating for 2

Transaxle

4-wheel drum

WorkHorse ST-480

16 hp, gasoline


Not specified




Aluminum box

Differential only

Minimal front susp. travel



Seating for 2

Transaxle

Rear disc only


A new cargo box is pallet-sized and has multiple tie-down points and mounting holes that accept a variety of accessories, so you can carry more and carry everything easier.

2–INCH RECEIVER HITCH

The standard size for towing, it lets you change drawbars in seconds, making towing trailers, mowers, brush cutters and other equipment easier than ever.

DUMPING CARGO BOX

The new, redesigned cargo box hauls and dumps up to

750 lb./340 kg. It also features a new self-cleaning hinge and an easy, one-hand tailgate latch.

OPTIONAL TM CAB FRAME

Add extra versatility and protection to your

RANGER TM with the accessory cab frame.

See page 20 for details.

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YOUR ULTIMATE RANGER

STARTS HERE.

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RANGER Canvas Cab System

The most economical answer to cab enclosure, this soft cab installs quickly and easily. The door windows zip down and the rear window rolls up for the ultimate in ventilation.

Complete cab system can be purchased on the StarCard for as low as $21.00 a month.* (US)

WINDSHIELD

$ 489.99 / 649.99 CAN

#2873436-067

SOFT TOP

$ 139.99 / 199.99 CAN #2873866-070

Mossy Oak ® Camo #2873866-419

NEW!

RANGER Lock & Ride Cab System: On or off in 5 minutes!

As fast as the weather changes, you can install a cab on your RANGER with the exclusive Lock & Ride Cab System. Just install the mounting hardware and the cab is on or off in five minutes. With a pop-open polycarbonate windshield, slideopen rear glass window, hard and tough quick-attach doors and your choice of Black or RANGER Green, the Lock & Ride

Cab System is sturdy, safe, rattle-free and easy to use. The complete Lock & Ride Cab System can be purchased on the

StarCard for as low as $59.00 a month.* (US)

KORAD TM ABS ROOF

$ 389.99 / 519.99 CAN

Black #2875563-067

Green #2875563-195

POLYCARBONATE

FLIP-UP WINDSHIELD

$ 649.99 / 869.99 CAN

#2875662

KORAD ABS

REAR PANEL

$ 499.99

/

669.99

CAN

Black #2875564-067

Green #2875564-195

RANGER TM CAB FRAME

$ 459.99 / 599.99 CAN #2875353

RANGER ROPS CAB FRAME

$ 1199.99

/

1679.99

CAN

#2874581

Black: 070

Mossy Oak

Camo: 419

SOFT DOORS

$ 219.99 / 319.99 CAN #2873867-070

Mossy Oak Camo #2873867-419

CAB HEATER KIT

(AVAILABLE ON ALL MODELS)

$ 549.99

/

729.99

CAN

#2875343

DELUXE CAB WIPER KIT (ONE WIPER)

$ 139.99 / 189.99 CAN #2874927

(FITS CAB ON NEXT PAGE)

POLYCARBONATE

HARD DOOR,

STEEL FRAME

$ 799.99 / 1069.99 CAN

Black #2875595-067

Green #2875595-195

DELUXE CAB REARVIEW MIRROR

$ 49.99 / 74.99 CAN #2874718

(FITS CAB ON NEXT PAGE)

*On your Polaris StarCard, subject to credit approval. The minimum monthly payment is the greater of $15.00 or 2.5% for purchases up to $5000.00 or 2.25% on purchases over $5000.00. The number of months you will pay and the amount of your total minimum payment due will depend on additional purchases and your account balance. Certain rules apply to the allocation of payments and Finance Charges on your promotional purchases if you make more than one purchase on your

Polaris StarCard credit card. Visit your dealer or call 1-888-367-4310 for more information.

RANGER Deluxe Cab System

The rock-solid design of this cab is best seen in the details, like the heavy-duty, automotive-style door handles and brackets, or the quick-pin doors for easy installation and removal. Zip-down doors or pop-out windshield for ventilation and protection from the elements. Complete cab system (without plow system) can be purchased on the StarCard for as low as $59.00 a month.* (US) (See page 20 for disclaimer.)

STEEL ROOF

• Includes fabric headliner for reduced cab noise

White $ 419.99 / 559.99 CAN #2874887

Black $ 419.99 / 559.99 CAN #2874887-067

WINDSHIELD

•

Quick pop-out windshield for improved ventilation

$ 699.99 / 939.99 CAN #2874886

STEEL FRAME

WITH REAR PANEL

• Impact-resistant polycarbonate window for extra protection

$ 529.99 / 709.99 CAN #2874888

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GLACIER HD

PLOW SYSTEM

•

Attaches to vehicle

in under 1 minute

•

Heavy-duty construction, long-wear skid shoes, plow blade and snow deflector

•

Sold as a complete kit. Includes frame, blade, lift and mount

•

9.5 in./24.1 cm lift height

• for improved clearance

72 in./182.9 cm blade

$

•

Standard electric lift

1599.99

/

2139.99

CAN

#2875028

NEW!

GLACIER PLOW

•

Fast and easy installation with

Lock & Ride technology

•

Easy integration with winch lift

•

72 in./182.9 cm blade

•

Mount, blade and frame sold separately

Mount #2875698

Blade #2875697

Frame #2875626

Complete Kit:

$ 739.97 / 999.97 CAN

SOFT SIDE DOORS

•

Quick–pin hinges for easy on and off

•

Zip-down windows allow for extra ventilation

•

Tough automotive-style door handles

$ 699.99 / 949.99 CAN #2874889

Mount Plate

ATTACH YOUR GLACIER PLOW IN UNDER A MINUTE.

1 .

Align mount plate on RANGER with Glacier Plow – 5 seconds

2 .

Position yellow lever upward to lock in place – 15 seconds

3 .

Plug in electrical system – 5 seconds

4 .

Raise plow and drive away – 10 seconds

INNOVATIVE LOCK & RIDE

LETS YOU PACK UP AND GO.

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Lock & Ride

Cargo System

Thanks to Expansion Anchor Technology from Polaris, accessories are now instant-on, instant-off with no tools, no parts to lose and no problems.

Now you’ve got the versatility to add a gas can and shovel rack for a long day on the job, or switch out to a gun scabbard and cargo box for some hardcharging fun on the trails. And only

Polaris guarantees a perfect fit on every

RANGER accessory we sell.

CARGO BOX INSTALLED IN 10 SECONDS

CARGO BOX

$ 269.99 / 359.99 CAN #2875056

LOCK & RIDE RAIL

$ 99.99 / 139.99 CAN #2875053

VERTICAL TOOL HOLDER *

$ 99.99 / 144.99 CAN #2874709

WATER COOLER MOUNT *

$ 79.99 / 119.99 CAN #2874711

C

BED WALL EXTENSIONS INSTALLED IN 30 SECONDS

BED WALL EXTENSIONS

(TM/4x4)

$ 549.99 / 739.99 CAN #2875054

DUAL GUN SCABBARD MOUNT

$ 159.99 / 219.99 CAN #2875181

BED WALL EXTENSIONS

$ 569.99 / 759.99 CAN #2875055

(6x6)

LOCK & RIDE RAIL INSTALLED IN 10 SECONDS

LOCK & RIDE RAIL

$ 99.99 / 139.99 CAN #2875053

FUEL CAN CARRIER *

$ 99.99 / 144.99 CAN #2874713

LINE TRIMMER RACK *

$ 189.99 / 279.99 CAN #2874710

BACKPACK BLOWER MOUNT *

$ 99.99 / 144.99 CAN #2874712

CARGO BOX DIVIDER INSTALLED IN 10 SECONDS

CARGO BOX DIVIDER

$ 149.99 / 209.99 CAN #2875057

CHAINSAW MOUNT

$ 99.99 / 139.99 CAN #2875180

*

Requires Lock & Ride rail for installation.

RANGER Country, where the only road is off-road.

Accessorize your RANGER to build the ultimate machine you’ve always been dreaming about. Add a poly roof, a 4000 lb. winch and a brushguard or nerf bars to make a custom machine that’ll make heads turn and jaws drop.

B

E

A

G

H

A | POLY ROOF

Green $ 239.99 / 349.99 CAN #2874342-195

Black $ 219.99 / 299.99 CAN #2874342-070

Gray $ 239.99 / 349.99 CAN #2874342

B | FRONT BRUSHGUARD

Black $ 159.99 / 229.99

CAN #2874961-067

Black Wrinkle $ 159.99 / 229.99 CAN #2874961-418

C | BRUSHGUARD EXTENSIONS

Black $ 89.99 / 119.99 CAN #2875059-067

Black Wrinkle $ 89.99

/

119.99

CAN

#2875059-418

D | NERF BARS

Black $ 179.99 / 229.99 CAN #2875058-067


E | POLY WINDSHIELD

$ 299.99 / 419.99 CAN #2874031

F | HEADLIGHT GUARDS

Black $ 79.99 / 119.99 CAN #2874962-067


G | CARGO PROTECTION SCREEN

$ 199.99 / 269.99 CAN #2874247

H | REAR BUMPER

Black $ 129.99 / 169.99 CAN #2875050-067


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C

D

| SPEEDKEY

$ 189.99 / 249.99 CAN #2875179

(Available on carbureted models only)

I | WARN 4000 LB. WINCH KIT

FRONT MOUNT 4.0 CI

$ 749.99 / 1199.99 CAN #2875052

| NEW! MULTI-MOUNT WINCH

$ 899.99 / 1199.99 CAN #2875446

(Requires #2875479 for front mounting)

In RANGER Country, there is no task, no terrain that your RANGER can’t beat. That’s because RANGER and Pure give you the tools to help you get the job done faster and easier. Like WARN ® winches. The front-integrated 4000 lb. WARN winch kit is the ultimate workhorse, with big torque, awesome power and 55 feet of 7/16” aircraft-quality cable. The new 4000 lb. WARN multi-mount winch gives you versatility, with front or back mounting and an optional front receiver hitch. And thanks to color-coded wiring, it’s on your RANGER in minutes.

Use with part #2875479

Specifications

TM

4x4 EFI

ENGINE

Displacement / HP

Cooling

Engine Type

Lubrication

Oil Capacity

Carburetion

Fuel Capacity

Coolant Capacity

Alternator

Starting / Battery

DRIVETRAIN

Transmission

Gear Range

Drive

SUSPENSION

Front Suspension

Center Suspension

Rear Suspension

Tires (Front / Rear)

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase

Turning Radius (approx.)

Dry Weight

Length / Width / Height

Brakes

Parking Brake

LOAD CAPACITY

Box Dimension / Capacity

Vehicle Payload Capacity

Hitch Tow Capacity

653cc / 18 hp

Air-cooled

4-stroke twin-cylinder, OHV

Pressurized wet sump

1.6 qt./1.6 ltr

27 mm–CV Mikuni

8 gal./30.3 ltr

N/A

360 watts

Electric/12V–30 AH

Automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission)

In-line forward and reverse

2-wheel shaft drive

MacPherson strut with 4.6 in./11.7 cm of travel

N/A

Swing arm dual shock, 4.3 in./11 cm of travel

25 x 10-12 / 25 x 11-12

76 in./193 cm

148 in./376 cm

1050 lb./476 kg

113 in. / 60 in. / 72 in. (287 cm / 152.4 cm / 183 cm)

Foot-activated 4-wheel hydraulic disc

Foot-activated mechanical

54x36.5x11.5 in. (143x101.5x31.5 cm) / 750 lb. (340 kg)

1250 lb./567 kg

1000 lb./454 kg

499cc / 30 hp

Liquid-cooled

4-valve 4-stroke single-cylinder, counterbalanced

Dry sump

2 qt./1.9 ltr

34 mm–CV Mikuni

8 gal./30.3 ltr

2.3 qt./2.1 ltr

250 watts



In-line, dual-range forward and reverse

Switch-engaged on-demand true 4-wheel shaft drive

MacPherson strut with 8 in./20.3 cm of travel

N/A

Independent, 9 in./22.9 cm of travel

25 x 10-12 / 25 x 11-12

76 in./193 cm

148 in./376 cm

1185 lb./539 kg

113 in. / 60 in. / 75 in. (287 cm / 152.4 cm / 190.5 cm)



683cc / 40 hp

Liquid-cooled

Polaris twin cylinder


2 qt./1.9 ltr

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

9.5 gal./36 ltr

3.3 qt./3 ltr

500 watts

Electric/12V-30 AH





N/A

Independent, 9 in./22.9 cm of travel

26 x 8-12 / 26 x 11-12 PXT

76 in./193 cm

148 in./376 cm

1185 lb./539 kg

113 in. / 60 in. / 75 in. (287 cm / 152.4 cm / 190.5 cm)



683cc / 40 hp

Liquid-cooled

Polaris twin cylinder


2 qt./1.9 ltr

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)

9.5 gal./36 ltr

3.3 qt./3 ltr

500 watts






Prog. rate, fully ind. A-arm, 5.3 in./13.3 cm of travel

Swing arm dual shock, 6.25 in./15.9 cm of travel

25 x 10-12 / 25 x 11-12

90 in./229 cm

186 in./472 cm

1410 lb./641 kg

120 in. / 60 in. / 75 in. (305 cm / 152.4 cm / 190.5 cm)



54x36.5x11.5 in. (143x101.5x31.5 cm) / 1000 lb. (454 kg)

1500 lb./681 kg

1500 lb./681 kg

54x36.5x11.5 in. (143x101.5x31.5 cm) / 1000 lb. (454 kg)

1500 lb./681 kg

1750 lb./794 kg

54x42.5x11.5 in. (143x57.5x31.5 cm) / 1250 lb. (567 kg)

1750 lb./794 kg

1750 lb./794 kg

Over fifty years ago when Polaris began, people worked hard for themselves and their families, but knew getting out to recharge was important, too. It’s time well spent that can shake off a week’s worth of work and let the entire family have fun. Polaris gave them the way out in exhilarating new forms.

Our machines inspired people, and discovering so many others shared our enthusiasm inspired us. People still work hard, and Polaris keeps adding exciting new products, from the snowmobiles we first invented to ATVs,

RANGER off-road utility vehicles, Victory ® motorcycles and Pure Polaris parts, apparel and accessories. To find a dealer, get a customized brochure and find information about accessorizing your RANGER, visit our Web site, www.polarisindustries.com, or call 1-800-POLARIS.

The Polaris RANGER general-purpose utility vehicle is not intended for and may not be registered for on-road use.

Printed in USA © 2005 Polaris Sales Inc., 2100 Hwy 55, Medina, MN 55340 (763) 417-8650 Fax (763) 542-0599

Polaris reserves the right to change specifications at any time without incurring obligations. Part #9920397.

2006 RANGER Brochure

WELCOME TO

RANGER COUNTRY

WELCOME TO RANGER COUNTRY,

WHERE WE WORK HARDER AND

WE RIDE SMOOTHER.

Wherever you work, hunt or ride, the new, redesigned Polaris RANGER is the hardest-working, smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy.

INTRODUCING THE

HARDEST-WORKING,

SMOOTHEST-RIDING

VEHICLES

IN RANGER HISTORY.

New hard-working features make every job easier.

Independent rear suspension brings the legendary smooth ride of Polaris to the RANGER 4x4.

New smooth-riding features raise comfort to an all-time high.

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NEW ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION.

MORE POWER TO YOU.

STARTS EASIER.

WORKS HARDER. EVERYWHERE. EVERY TIME.

LEADING THE INDUSTRY

WITH ALL THE

HARDEST-WORKING, SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES.

Exclusive technology keeps RANGER the hardest-working and smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy.

HOW MUCH RANGER

DO YOU

NEED IN YOUR PART OF THE COUNTRY?

RANGER

King of the 2-wheel drive class. Perfect for small farms, ranches, estates and municipalities.

RANGER 4x4

The No. 1 choice for pure power and plush off-road comfort.

RANGER XP

Xtreme off-road performance.

RANGER 6x6 EFI

Unmatched cargo capacity and off–road traction.

NEW. REDESIGNED.

THE BEST 4x4 IN THE WORLD JUST GOT BETTER.

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THE HARDEST-WORKING, SMOOTHEST-

RIDING 4x4 IN THIS OR ANY OTHER COUNTRY.

COMPARE THE FACTS

RANGER 4x4 Mule 3010

Kubota RTV 900 Gator HPX Rhino

HARDEST-WORKING FEATURES

SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES

RANGER XP

XTREME OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE.

RANGER 6x6 EFI

GIANT CAPACITY. MONSTER

TRACTION. IT DOESN’T GET ANY BIGGER THAN THIS.

Top speed comparison

44 mph/71 kmph

25 mph/40 kmph

18 mph/29 kmph

Towing comparison

1750 lb./794 kg

1323 lb./600 kg

1200 lb./544 kg

RANGER

AT THE HEART OF RANGER

COUNTRY AND KING OF THE 2WD CLASS.

COMPARE THE FACTS

RANGER

Gator 4x2 Pioneer 1200

HARDEST-WORKING FEATURES

SMOOTHEST-RIDING FEATURES

WorkHorse ST-480

YOUR ULTIMATE RANGER

STARTS HERE.

RANGER Canvas Cab System

NEW!

RANGER Lock & Ride Cab System: On or off in 5 minutes!

RANGER Deluxe Cab System

ATTACH YOUR GLACIER PLOW IN UNDER A MINUTE.

INNOVATIVE LOCK & RIDE

LETS YOU PACK UP AND GO.

**Wherever you work, hunt or ride, the new, redesigned Polaris RANGER is the hardest-working, smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy.**

**IN RANGER HISTORY.**

**Independent rear suspension brings the legendary smooth ride of Polaris to the RANGER 4x4.**

**Exclusive technology keeps RANGER the hardest-working and smoothest-riding off-road utility vehicle you can buy.**