UTVUtility
2026 Honda Pioneer 520
518cc Single-cylinder (OHV), liquid-cooled
$10,999
View full specsHonda Pioneer 520 vs Polaris Ranger 1000
2026 Honda Pioneer 520 vs 2027 Polaris Ranger 1000: 35 vs 61 hp, 518 cc vs 999 cc, 1060 lb dry vs 1487 lb dry, $10,999 vs $14,499. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2027 Polaris Ranger 1000
999cc Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC), liquid-cooled
$14,499
View full specsAt a glance
More power35 hpvs61 hpRanger 1000 wins
Lower price$10,999vs$14,499Pioneer 520 wins
Weight1060 lb dryvs1487 lb dryPioneer 520 wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs999 ccRanger 1000 wins
Ground clearance8.5 invs12 inRanger 1000 wins
Towing1,000 lbvs2,500 lbRanger 1000 wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 520 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger 1000 in 6. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Pioneer 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder (ohv) with about 35 hp, while the Ranger 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin (prostar sohc) with about 61 hp. The Ranger 1000 has the power edge (61 hp vs 35 hp). The Pioneer 520 is lighter at 1060 lb (vs 1487 lb). At $10,999 the Pioneer 520 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 520 Honda · 2026 View | Ranger 1000 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (OHV) | Parallel-twin (ProStar SOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 2 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 35 hp | 61 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | 5-speed automatic with AT/MT modes | Gen 2 Automatic PVT (H/L/N/R/P) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential | AWD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1060 lb (481 kg) | 1487 lb (674 kg) |
| Overall width | 50 in (127 cm) | 62.5 in (158.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185.4 cm) | 81 in (205.7 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) | 12 in (30.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal (15.5 L) | 11.35 gal (43 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) | 2,500 lb (1134 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,999 | $14,499 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.