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• 1. Doug Daniels  |  June 4th, 2006 at 12:46 pm

  Hello: can you tell me what the factory recomended maximum degree of a hill the polaris ranger can safely climb and decend. thank you

• 2. Terrance  |  June 5th, 2006 at 4:15 pm

  39o climbing, and up to 36 degrees while turning.

• 3. Malcolm Rainwater  |  June 7th, 2006 at 9:27 pm

  Just purchased one. It’s a dream come true.

• 4. sid  |  July 20th, 2006 at 3:19 pm

  i have a 700xp. simply the best utv out there.

• 5. Mandy  |  July 21st, 2006 at 11:57 am

  that is awesome. i am going to get one soon. i hope.

• 6. Drew  |  August 14th, 2006 at 10:35 pm

  I just got a browning edition… Stunning what this thing will do… I was worried about not getting an atv but this thing blows me away…

• 7. Al  |  September 10th, 2006 at 10:42 am

  Just wondering if anyone has a 700 xp ranger with a full metal cab and how you feel about the noise level while riding and do you ride with the doors open.
  9/10/06

• 8. stephanie  |  September 17th, 2006 at 12:20 am

  Hello Just had to replace a fuel pump in the ranger, does 140.00 just for the part sound reasonable or very high price from a polaris dealer? Also when carrying afull load of horse manure in attached wagon warrant low gear?

• 9. Ed  |  October 4th, 2006 at 5:35 pm

  The Polaris Ranger XP with Electronic Fuel Injection is nice. Some people also seem to like the Kawasaki Mule utility vehicles for hunting. People who own the Kawasaki Mule 3010 Trans4×4 talk really highly of it… hauls a LOT of people & gear plus it’s really quiet. Kawasaki Mule Sounds like the Kawasaki Mule it is slow though with a top speed of only 25mph. Nice to be able to haul 4-6 people though as well as gear in the rear cargo bed. In terms of power and performance, the Ranger XP 700 is obviously a better choice as long as you don’t want to carry more than 2 or 3 people and some gear.

• 10. Alex Moreno  |  October 23rd, 2006 at 7:47 am

  Hello, I just bought a Polaris Ranger EFI XP. I just took it out for a ride this past weekend and dificulty shiting gears. I had to turn it off to change gears. Now is running ok, but is there a secret to this?

  Regards,

• 11. AC  |  October 25th, 2006 at 6:36 pm

  I’ve had no difficulty shifting gears from High to low to neutral to reverse. Just have to come to a stop, let the engine idle and push/pull the gear lever. No prob. No secret.

  -AC

• 12. mr  |  November 13th, 2006 at 1:44 pm

  If the idle is set too high, you won’t be able to shift it very well. Must be stopped, idle set to specifications

• 13. Alex J Britton  |  January 8th, 2007 at 4:27 pm

  have to change the fuel pump on 2003 Polaris Ranger 4×4……any tips before changing it? Thnks Alex

• 14. George  |  January 15th, 2007 at 9:30 pm

  I’ve had a browning edition for about 2 1/2 months and love it except for the motor mounts i have broke 3 and do not pull any loads except for people the dealer has fixed them under warenty but it is getting old. I hope we can find an answer because I really like the vehickle.

• 15. BRYAN  |  January 16th, 2007 at 5:57 pm

  I GOT MY 06 BROWNING IN JULY OF 06 WE USED IT FOR HAULING MEAT @ OUR REUNION/ MOVING WATER TRAILER
  THAN HAULED OUT 2 ELK DURING ARCHERY SEASON. IT NEVER LET ME DOWN. 12-11-06 SOME ONE BROKE IN TO MY
  GARAGE AND STOLE IT !!!*$#% BOY AM I MAD I AM REPLACING IT WITH AN 07 THIS SUMMER. WOULD NOT OWN ANY THING ELSE.

• 16. cindy  |  January 23rd, 2007 at 3:53 am

  the noise in the 700 metal cab is horrible but the ride itself is wonderful. i love the polaris ranger and the noise is the only thing i would change. if anyone has any suggestion let me know, i was thinking of putting a radio in it but with the noise its not worth the money.

• 17. Craig  |  January 26th, 2007 at 1:16 pm

  I have an ‘06 Browning edition 700 xp and I love it. The only problem I am having is the camo is fading and turning purple.
  Other than the fading I haven’t had any problems.

• 18. JAY  |  February 17th, 2007 at 2:59 pm

  I HAVE JUST PURCHASED THE 07′ BROWNING EDITION RANGER XP.I LIKE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT. I HAVE BEEN INTERESTED IN PURCHASING A UTV FOR A WHILE AND THINK I HAVE MADE A GOOD DECISION . THE RIDE IS UNBELEIVABLE , ALMOST TOO SMOOTH TO WHERE 45-50 MILES AN HOUR ISN’T FAST ENOUGH. DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW I CAN GET EVERY BIT OF POWER FROM THIS MOTOR? I KNOW I WILL NEED TO PURCHASE ACCESSORIES BUT WITH JUST RECENTLY BUYING THE RANGER I WOULD LIKE SOME SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE MY RANGER THE FASTEST,TOUGHEST,BEST LOOKING UTV TO EVER TO BLAST THROUGH THE WOODS?

• 19. walt  |  February 18th, 2007 at 6:42 pm

  got me a browning 4×4 ranger,i like it.i just had to test it in the mud and this thing goes,ran it in water over the hood in a mud pit no problem.pulls good.so now i would like to put some sort of picker on the front ,but not sure what the load capacity would be for the frontend.any idels?or does anyone already have one on thier unit?

• 20. Dale  |  February 24th, 2007 at 10:36 pm

  I have had the front motor mount break on my 2007 Polaris 800 Sportsman twice in 3 months. The plate steel plate is separating from the rubber dampener. Anybody else having same problem?

• 21. Peter Harrison  |  May 11th, 2007 at 12:35 pm

  i am going to get a utv but i can only get a diesel one.Are the rangers diesel or petrol?

• 22. clarice Ross  |  May 15th, 2007 at 9:15 pm

  Have an XP 700 Love It. I only wish they would offer offroad safety equipment. i.e. rear amber light, rear view mirroros, turn signals. This may not be necessary on Golf Course, Or a Farm, on the west coasr, we us these fantastic vehicles to set up OffRoad race courses, and all us loonies, even have races for them.
  Clare Ross
  Uffda Racing.

• 23. Tim Ascheman  |  June 12th, 2007 at 3:57 pm

  I have an 06 Polaris Ranger Browning Edition. It has been great up unitl the CVT belt shredded twice. Be careful not to hold the break and gas simultaneously. No DRAG RACING!!! The front motor mount has broken which caused an alignment issue with the CVT system. I still wouldnt trade it for any other UTV. In South Florida I have pulled out so many Rhinos I have lost count. If you like the mud…the winch is a must. Keep the machine clean and do your maintenance or it will cost you.

• 24. Jim Schad  |  June 13th, 2007 at 5:26 pm

  I have a 2003 Ranger 4×4 and have replaced the fuel pump twice. Polaris price is way high. Went to an automotive parts store and bought a 3 -5 psi fuel pump for less than $50. Works great! Better than the $140.00 than Polaris wants. Other than this issue, have had zero problems with it. Keep up the maintenance though.

• 25. Jimmy Sanders  |  July 17th, 2007 at 3:36 pm

  I have a 2005 Ranger and am having carb. problems. I replaced needle valve and seat and it still isn’t running right. I have considered buying a new one but the $300.00 dollars is a little stiff right now. Also the overheating light comes on and off. last year fan went out and replaced the ECM. Not a happy Ranger owner right now. Help.

• 26. mick  |  July 31st, 2007 at 8:50 am

  bought 700 xp 147 broke the 1st belt. had a brp 800 never broke any thing i see know the belts on the polaris is a problem. is there a permant fix ?

• 27. hunter  |  August 13th, 2007 at 7:23 am

  where can you buy the browning edition ranger?

• 28. mike m  |  August 18th, 2007 at 2:02 pm

  I have an ‘06 Ranger 4×4 I bought in October ‘05, really has been a nice unit, I was a Honda atv guy but I am sold on this unit. I use it for hunbting but recently built a house on a few acres and it was invaluable. I had the opportunity to drive a Kawasaki mule this summer down a logging road for about 2.5 hours, I am sure proud I bought a Polaris. That was the roughest riding, slowest UTV I have ever ridin’, I couldn’t enjoy the excursion for the backbreaking ride, I am sure they are depenable but I wouldn’t trade mine for 2 Mules.

• 29. eric smallwood  |  August 19th, 2007 at 10:10 pm

  New owner of an 07′ EFI 700 xp, I have an awsome 660 grizzly and wanted a side x side of equal power, is there anyone that has upgraded anything on the bike for more power, All ideas are appreciated

• 30. mo oistad  |  September 5th, 2007 at 6:37 pm

  my 2005 polaris is great but polaris doesnt stand by there products my quad is camo “purple”. Its not very funny any more and i have sent pictures taken it in to my local dealer and they just keep leading me around in circles. i wont be another one. LOVE THE MACHINE—BUT YOU HAVE TO STAND BEHIND YOUR PRODUCT!!!!

• 31. boston  |  September 11th, 2007 at 2:44 pm

  just curious? how much does one of these things cost?

• 32. tanner  |  September 14th, 2007 at 10:48 am

  to anwser the question on how steep they recomend 15 degrees but i’ve took it on stuff the 35 to 45 degrees and steeper

• 33. Tim  |  September 20th, 2007 at 6:00 pm

  Has anyone heard of any recalls on the purple camoflauge on the polaris ranger browning edition? I hate knowing that I paid extra to get the BARNEY EDITION RANGER!!!! (PURPLE), instead of the browing edition. Polaris should stand behind this or I will make sure that this is an issue. The internet can be an SOB for bad advertisement!!!!!! Polaris get off your A@#!!! and do something about this embarassment

• 34. Shane  |  October 3rd, 2007 at 8:01 pm

  Just a little more info… I bought the thing in Sept 06 and started having problems with it 1 month later. Unfourtunately I paid cash and it seems that in doing so have lost any bargining with the dealer and forget about talking to POLARIS CORP.

• 35. Bill  |  October 15th, 2007 at 8:55 pm

  I just bought a 2007 Limited Edition Ranger XP, along with the entire “Lock and Ride” cab system. I love the ride of the Ranger, I don’t like how noisy it is inside the cab when the doors are mounted, and I certainly am disappointed about the front engine mount recall that I just received from Polaris that my dealer is still scratching his head about. The comment is, “Oh, you guys get those recall notices way before we dealers do.” Well, that doesn’t build my confidence in their oganization and product warranty. It’s been two weeks and I still can’t get an answer from my dealer as to when the parts to replace the front motor mount will arrive and exactly what they will have to do to replace it. So, my new UTV has been sitting in the garage for two weeks, waiting for Polaris and their dealer to get their heads together and fix my front engine mount. I love the machine; but, I’m getting a little tired of the run around I’ve been getting for the last couple of weeks. Now if I use it and the motor mount breaks, that will cause undue wear of the belt and additional damage, so I’m stuck in the garage.

• 36. Dennis N. Farness  |  October 29th, 2007 at 2:54 pm

  Something to look out for.
  Called motorword of El Cajon. CA for the 25hr oil change.
  Price $375.00
  What for :
  all gear boxes fluid change
  set valve clearance
  adjust all cables
  look for loose bolts
  check brakes
  All I need is an oil change which is about $65.00
  Chech your manual what is required for 25hr.

• 37. Matt  |  November 6th, 2007 at 10:47 pm

  Hay all I have read all of your comments regarding the ranger. I have an 06 xp. I bought the polaris snow tracks took it out one time and threw 2 belts at a cost of $110 ea. Come to find out I had two broken motor mounts with only 3hrs on the unit total. My dealer took care of the mounts and replaced the belt at no charge I still am fighting for the cost of the two belts I had to purchase. I still am very pleased with the machine and lucky to have a good dealer.

• 38. Dennis N. Farness  |  November 7th, 2007 at 9:34 pm

  #36 Got a call from Polaris. (1 800 polaris) I was advised by them he sees nothing wrong with doing a100 hour full service at 25.
  It is only $300 more, and it might make your Ranger last longer?

• 39. Maclin  |  November 27th, 2007 at 4:51 pm

  Have an 07 Ranger XP shredded drive belt before 10 hours and now am at 68 hours and belt is slipping again does anyone have an upgrade kit so I don’t have to take it easy with this thing, because I know what it can do. Please e-mail replies. Thanks

• 40. craig  |  December 5th, 2007 at 2:38 pm

  how do you set the clock on the ranger xp? anyone!

• 41. Russell  |  December 7th, 2007 at 3:52 am

  I have been doing research on getting the new 2008 Polaris Ranger XP Stealth model with lots of extras but reading on the belt and motor mount problems as well as the interior noise,, makes me wonder if I should just keep walking thru the woods ! also the PRICE is more than I paid for my 4×4 pickup ! why are these Polaris UTV’s so doggoned expensive ? !!! and am wondering if they are really worth the troubles compared to just getting a fine mini pickup Toyota !!! any ideas? !!!!!!!!
  Thanks

• 42. Russell  |  December 7th, 2007 at 4:05 am

  I have been doing lotsa research on purchasing a Ranger XP Stealth Browning Model Polaris. from what I have read so far I am wondering about the belts going bad,, the carberation going bad, the motor mounts going bad the poor service from the dealers and the extreme noise factor in the cab ! Am I just wasting my time? as the pricing for this unit is totally OUTRAGEOUS ! my 4×4 pick up didn’t cost this much !
  I am wondering if i should just keep doing what I have been doing and just keep walking thru the woods ! or just maybe get a good dependable Toyota mini pickup !
  Any words of wit on this ? I need all the help I can get !

  Thanks !
  Russell

• 43. Gilbert  |  December 22nd, 2007 at 4:37 am

  Bought my 07 Browning Ranger in Oct . of 06 took on my deer
  hunt and put on 22 hours,no problems. A lot of Rec. riding, javalina, and bear hunts and over 58 hrs. 484 miles, drive belt snapped. 76 hrs. 586 miles belt snapped again. Broken front motor mount, had it replaced and new belt. Took on bear and
  elk hunt again no problems. I do all my service my self, take
  care of it just like I do my truck. “GMC” Carry a spare belt, fluids and tools. Put on KClights rally 800s and up graded my tires with over 697 miles on my ranger now and still no problems. I love it, she takes me where my truck cant,$13,000 very well spent. 100% Maintance a must. A true hunting vehicle.

• 44. Troy  |  January 26th, 2008 at 9:07 pm

  I have been wanting to buy a UTV for work (brush cutting) and i want to pull my Vermeer 625 chipper (1700 lbs) will it stand up or will I burn the belt out of it none stop? It looks like a good machine.
  I have owed a polaris years ago and it was a maintenance are they still like that? I love my yamaha ,i have beet the S*#T out of it .
  will a polaris do?

• 45. DAVID  |  January 30th, 2008 at 9:06 am

  Bought 07 Ranger 6×6 in April 07, belt shredded in July 07, dealer would not cover even though warranty book says drive chain is covered. Belt shreds again in Jan 08, dealer says inner/outer covers damaged due to belt shredding. Outer/inner covers approx. $200, not counting belt and labor.
  This machine used only on farm, not in mud or trails. Even though rated for high payloads and towing, I would be afraid to put it to the test because of the cost or belt replacement and downtime. I own a 98 Grizzly and still running original belt and have worked it hard in the past years.
  No help from Polaris, they will not help and will not let you get past the receptionist at their 1-800 #.
  You can buy a new car for less than I paid for my Ranger and get a 10 year warranty.
  I like the ranger but have lost confidence in machine reliability very far from the house.

• 46. Taylor  |  February 9th, 2008 at 8:20 pm

  These are the best machines ever built.Keep it up.

• 47. Bryan Hood  |  February 17th, 2008 at 10:13 pm

  Bought a 2008 Polaris Ranger the day before Christmas. Had it 3 weeks before parking it in the garage. The third day of having it in the garage it caught fire completely destroying the garage and 2008 Denali parked inside. Luckily the rest of the home was spared due to quickness of the fire department. This was a 2008 Polaris Ranger Browning Special Addition. Many recalls have been posted from Polaris for the RZR and many other atv’s they make. The ECM may be the cause but they have also had trouble with leaking fuel tanks. The post investigation from the state fire inspector and insurance adjuster both determined that the Polaris was the cause of the fire. Buyer beware!!!

• 48. jimbo urcle sam  |  April 1st, 2008 at 4:56 pm

  we have had 3 rangers 2 6’s 1 4 wheel all flawless machines

• 49. jeff  |  April 5th, 2008 at 7:30 pm

  Bought 07 xp 700 in sept 07., love the ride and muscle of the ranger, but seema to have this terrible whinning noise when going over 30 mph.. everyone tells me its normal . is it?

• 50. Richarde Ruby  |  April 15th, 2008 at 8:17 am

  I am very disapointed in the communication between Polaris and their dealers and their buying public. Any public relations firm would tell Polaris Management that they are going about it in the WRONG way. Communications are non existant and it does not give you a warm and fuzzy feeling about the product once you bought it. This is ment to be constructive criticisum and to help inmprove customer relations.

• 51. Kody  |  May 10th, 2008 at 4:27 pm

  yes will someone tell me if a trailer that is 60 inches inside to inside is wide enough for the ranger xp

• 52. John Z  |  July 11th, 2008 at 11:13 am

  I bought a 700 xp last fall, and it has aways blown hot air in from under the dash,. I also seems very fumey when the cab is zipped shut. Now, with the summer heat, it is unbearable. It also blows heat from the seat up our backs. Anyone know how to stop the dash board air from blowing heat in? I talked to some dealers to shrug their shoulders and say, “nobody else has complained of that.”

• 53. c man  |  July 23rd, 2008 at 4:45 pm

  does anyone no where i can buy a polaris ranger in oklahoma around norman

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