Engine Type  Single-Cylinder Cylinders  1 Engine Stroke  4-Stroke Horsepower (bhp/kW)  32 / 23.9 Cooling  Liquid Valves  4 Valves Per Cylinder  4 Valve Configuration  OHV Displacement (cc/ci)  498 / 30.4 Starter  Electric Fuel Requirements  Regular Fuel Type  Gas Fuel Injector  Yes Carburetor  No Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected Transmission:   Transmission Type  Continuously Variable (CVT) Overdrive  No Primary Drive (Front Wheel)  Shaft Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Belt Reverse  Yes Transmission Brand  Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT) Hi / Low Range  Yes Wheels & Tires:   Wheels Composition  Steel Front Tire Diameter (in)  25 Rear Tire Diameter (in)  25 Front Tire Width  8 Front Wheel Diameter  12 Rear Tire Width  11 Rear Wheel Diameter  12 Front Tire (Full Spec)  25 X 8-12 Rear Tire (Full Spec)  25 X 11-12 Brakes:   Front Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc Rear Brake Type  Hydraulic Disc Suspension:   Front Suspension Type  McPherson Strut Front Travel (in/mm)  8 / 203 Rear Suspension Type  Independent Double A-Arm Rear Travel (in/mm)  9 / 229 Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  No Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2 Rear Suspension Material  Steel Air Adjustable  No Steering:   Steering Type  Manual Steering Control  Steering Wheel Technical Specifications:   Length (ft)  9 Width (in/mm)  56.5 / 1440 Height (in/mm)  73 / 1850 Wheelbase (in/mm)  72 / 1829 Ground Clearance (in/mm)  10 / 254 Length (ft/ft)  9 Length (ft/in)  0 Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  1055 / 479 Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)  1000 / 454 Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)  1250 / 567 Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  9 / 34.1 Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  0.47 Seats:   Seat Type  Bench Seat Material  Vinyl Folding  No Headrest  Yes Number Of Seats  3 Number Of Rows  1 Grab Rail or Strap  Standard Exterior:   Frame  Steel Body Material  Plastic Chain Guard  No Brush Guard  Yes Light Guard  No Front Mud Guards  No Exterior Covers  Standard Front Bumper  Standard A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)  Yes / No Bash Plate (Front)  Yes Full Length Skid Plate  Yes Cab Cage  Standard Cab Rollbar  Standard Instrumentation:   Digital Instrumentation  Standard Tachometer  Standard Trip Odometer  Standard Speedometer  Standard Hour Meter  Standard Temperature Warning Type  Light Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge Pricing:   Warranty (Months/Condition)  6 / Limited Identification:   Generic Type (Primary)  Utility Manufacturer Country  USA Introduction Year  2011 Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16 Parent Company  Polaris Display Name  Ranger® 500 EFI Towing & Hauling:   Size (in/cm)  2 / 5.1 Rear Hitch Type  Receiver Drive Line:   Driveline Brand  On-Demand™ Driveline Type  Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 Number Of Driveline Modes  2 Rear Unlocking Differential  Yes Rear Solid Axle  No Limited Slip Differential Location  Center Differential Lock Location  Rear Convenience:   Power Outlet  Standard Seat Belts  Standard Storage:   Underseat Storage  Standard Cupholder  Standard Bed Length (in/mm)  32 / 810 Bed Height (in/mm)  11.5 / 290 Bed Width (in/mm)  42 / 1070 Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)  500 / 226.8 Cargo Bed Tilt  Yes Cargo Bed Material  Polyethylene Bed Volume (ft3/m3)  8.8 / 0.25 Integral Tie-Down Hooks  Yes Glove Box / Dash Storage  Standard Lights:   Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard Paint & Finish:   Metallic  No