UTVUtility
2026 Polaris Ranger 500
499cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsPolaris Ranger 500 vs Polaris Ranger 600
2026 Polaris Ranger 500 vs 2027 Polaris Ranger 600: 28 vs 44 hp, 499 cc vs 567 cc, 1210 lb dry vs 1168 lb dry, $9,999 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 power28 hpvs44 hpRanger 600 wins
Lower price$9,999vs$11,999Ranger 500 wins
Weight1210 lb dryvs1168 lb dryRanger 600 wins
Bigger engine499 ccvs567 ccRanger 600 wins
Ground clearance10 invs11 inRanger 600 wins
Towing1,500 lbvs1,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Ranger 500 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger 600 in 4. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Ranger 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder with about 28 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 28 hp). The Ranger 600 is lighter at 1168 lb (vs 1210 lb). At $9,999 the Ranger 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Ranger 500 Polaris · 2026 View | Ranger 600 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 499 cc | 567 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder (ProStar DOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 28 hp | 44 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (PVT) | Gen 2 Automatic PVT (H/L/N/R/P) with shaft drive |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable on-demand AWD / 2WD / VersaTrac Turf Mode |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1210 lb (549 kg) | 1168 lb (530 kg) |
| Overall width | 58.5 in (148.6 cm) | 56 in (142.2 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 73 in (185.4 cm) | 73 in (185.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10 in (25.4 cm) | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 gal (36 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $9,999 | $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.