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Can-Am Outlander 850 vs Polaris Ranger 1000

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850 vs 2025 Polaris Ranger 1000: 78 vs 61 hp, 854 vs 999 cc, 795 vs 1500 lb, $10,799 vs $14,299. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850
ATV Utility

2025 Can-Am Outlander 850

854cc V-twin (Rotax), liquid-cooled

$10,799

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2025 Polaris Ranger 1000
UTV Utility

2025 Polaris Ranger 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$14,299

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At a glance

More power 78 hp vs 61 hp Outlander 850 wins
Lower price $10,799 vs $14,299 Outlander 850 wins
Lighter 795 lb vs 1500 lb Outlander 850 wins
Bigger engine 854 cc vs 999 cc Ranger 1000 wins
Ground clearance 12 in vs 13 in Ranger 1000 wins
Towing 1,650 lb vs 2,500 lb Ranger 1000 wins

Across measured specs the Outlander 850 leads in 3 categories and the Ranger 1000 in 5. Comparing an ATV and a UTV, the Outlander 850 runs a 854 cc v-twin (rotax) making about 78 hp, while the Ranger 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 61 hp. The Outlander 850 has the power edge (78 hp vs 61 hp). The Outlander 850 is lighter at 795 lb (vs 1500 lb). At $10,799 the Outlander 850 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Outlander 850
Can-Am · 2025
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Ranger 1000
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 854 cc 999 cc
Engine configuration V-twin (Rotax) Parallel-twin
Cylinders 2 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 78 hp 61 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD Selectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 1 rider 3 seats
Dry weight 795 lb (361 kg) 1500 lb (680 kg)
Overall width 48 in (121.9 cm) 60 in (152.4 cm)
Wheelbase 51 in (129.5 cm) 81 in (205.7 cm)
Ground clearance 12 in (30.5 cm) 13 in (33 cm)
Fuel capacity 5.4 gal (20.4 L) 11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Towing capacity 1,650 lb (748 kg) 2,500 lb (1134 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $10,799 $14,299
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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