UTVUtility
2026 Honda Pioneer 520
518cc Single-cylinder (OHV), liquid-cooled
$10,999
View full specsHonda Pioneer 520 vs Polaris Ranger 600
2026 Honda Pioneer 520 vs 2027 Polaris Ranger 600: 35 vs 44 hp, 518 cc vs 567 cc, 1060 lb dry vs 1168 lb dry, $10,999 vs $11,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2027 Polaris Ranger 600
567cc Single-cylinder (ProStar DOHC), liquid-cooled
$11,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power35 hpvs44 hpRanger 600 wins
Lower price$10,999vs$11,999Pioneer 520 wins
Weight1060 lb dryvs1168 lb dryPioneer 520 wins
Bigger engine518 ccvs567 ccRanger 600 wins
Ground clearance8.5 invs11 inRanger 600 wins
Towing1,000 lbvs1,500 lbRanger 600 wins
Across measured specs the Pioneer 520 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger 600 in 5. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Pioneer 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder (ohv) with about 35 hp, while the Ranger 600 uses a 567 cc single-cylinder (prostar dohc) with about 44 hp. The Ranger 600 has the power edge (44 hp vs 35 hp). The Pioneer 520 is lighter at 1060 lb (vs 1168 lb). At $10,999 the Pioneer 520 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Pioneer 520 Honda · 2026 View | Ranger 600 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 518 cc | 567 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (OHV) | Single-cylinder (ProStar DOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 35 hp | 44 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) with shaft drive |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with locking front differential | Selectable on-demand AWD / 2WD / VersaTrac Turf Mode |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1060 lb (481 kg) | 1168 lb (530 kg) |
| Overall width | 50 in (127 cm) | 56 in (142.2 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185.4 cm) | 73 in (185.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.5 in (21.6 cm) | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.1 gal (15.5 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,000 lb (454 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,999 | $11,999 |
| Model year | 2026 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.