The Polaris Ranger 1000 is worth the extra money over the Ranger 570 if you need a third seat, more towing or a bigger cargo box. For 2027, Polaris sells the Ranger SP 570 as the Ranger 600, from $11,999, against $14,499 for the Ranger 1000. The 600 is 56 inches wide and the 1000 is 62.5 inches.
| 2027 specification | Ranger 600 (formerly SP 570) | Ranger 1000 |
|---|
| Starting price (US MSRP) | $11,999 | $14,499 |
| Destination charge | $1,145 | $1,195 |
| Engine | 567 cc single cylinder, 44 hp | 999 cc twin cylinder, 61 hp |
| Overall width | 56 in. | 62.5 in. |
| Seats (Crew version) | 2 (4) | 3 (6) |
| Box capacity | 500 lb. | 1,000 lb. |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb. | 2,500 lb. |
| Payload capacity | 1,000 lb. | 1,500 lb. |
| Ground clearance | 11 in. | 12 in. |
| Estimated dry weight | 1,168 lb. | 1,487 lb. |
Figures are for the base two-seat Ranger 600 and three-seat Ranger 1000, read from Polaris specification pages on 26 October 2026. Prices exclude destination, set-up, taxes, title and registration. Compare both on the lot through ATVs and side-by-sides for sale on Searchshop.
The two models were compared on published figures a shopper can check before visiting a dealer, not on test drives. Prices, destination charges and specifications come from Polaris's own lineup, model and specification pages, read on 26 October 2026. All new-model figures are for the 2027 model year unless a year is given.
Dealer asking prices come from new 2026 listings on Searchshop read the same day. Capacities are Polaris's ratings for the base trims; Polaris notes that California models carry lower box and payload ratings on the Ranger 1000, so check the spec sheet for your state.
The Ranger SP 570 has a new name for 2027, not a new engine. On its Ranger 600 page, Polaris says: "RANGER 600 is the same vehicle previously known as the SP 570." It adds that the vehicles are "largely unchanged, with no significant differences to engine displacement, horsepower, or performance," and that the main update tied to the new name is new graphics.
The specification sheets agree. The 2026 Ranger SP 570 and the 2027 Ranger 600 both list a 567 cc engine with 44 hp, a 56-inch width, a 500-pound box and 1,500 pounds of towing. New 2026 units on Searchshop are listed as the SP 570, so search for both names.
Listings titled "Ranger 570" can mean different vehicles. The SP 570 is the 56-inch, two-seat mid-size model described above. Polaris also built a Ranger 570 Full-Size: the 2025 version seats three, is 60 inches wide and has an 800-pound box, with the same 44 hp, 567 cc engine and 1,500 pounds of towing. Check the full model name and year on any listing before comparing prices.
The Ranger 1000 starts $2,500 higher than the Ranger 600 for 2027, or $2,550 more once each model's destination charge is added. For that difference, the base Ranger 1000 adds 17 horsepower, a third seat, twice the box capacity, 1,000 pounds more towing and 500 pounds more payload.
- Ranger 600: $11,999 plus a $1,145 destination charge, or $13,144 before set-up, taxes and fees.
- Ranger 1000: $14,499 plus a $1,195 destination charge, or $15,694 before set-up, taxes and fees.
Cab versions narrow the gap to $2,000. The Ranger 600 NorthStar, with an enclosed heated cab and a factory-installed 3,500-pound winch, starts at $19,999. The Ranger 1000 CAB, with an enclosed cab and factory-installed heat, starts at $21,999. Both carry a $1,595 destination charge.
The Ranger 1000 has the bigger engine: a 999 cc twin-cylinder SOHC engine rated at 61 hp, against a 567 cc single-cylinder DOHC engine rated at 44 hp in the Ranger 600. Both use an automatic PVT transmission with high, low, neutral, reverse and park, shaft final drive, and selectable on-demand all-wheel drive with Turf Mode.
Polaris describes the Ranger 1000's engine as delivering "smooth, quiet power and outstanding low speed performance." The Ranger 1000 also weighs more, with an estimated dry weight of 1,487 pounds against 1,168 pounds. Horsepower figures are Polaris's own ratings.
The Ranger 600 is the smaller machine in every dimension Polaris lists. It measures 108 by 56 by 74 inches with a 73-inch wheelbase and a 12.6-foot turning radius. The Ranger 1000 measures 120 by 62.5 by 76 inches with an 81-inch wheelbase and a 13.3-foot turning radius.
- Width: if a trail, gate, barn door or trailer limits width, check the limit against 56 inches and 62.5 inches before you choose.
- Seats: the base Ranger 600 seats two on a flip-up bench and the Crew version seats four. The base Ranger 1000 seats three on a bench and the Crew 1000 seats six.
- Clearance and travel: the Ranger 600 has 11 inches of ground clearance, 9 inches of front and 10 inches of rear travel. The Ranger 1000 has 12 inches of clearance and 10 inches of travel front and rear.
- Fuel: the Ranger 600 holds 9.5 gallons and the Ranger 1000 holds 11.35 gallons.
Power steering depends on the trim. On the Ranger 600, electronic power steering comes on the Premium and NorthStar trims. The base Ranger 1000 spec sheet lists it as N/A, so check the exact trim on any unit you consider.
The Ranger 1000 carries and tows more. Its gas-assist dump box is rated at 1,000 pounds, its towing capacity is 2,500 pounds and its payload capacity is 1,500 pounds. The Ranger 600 is rated at 500 pounds in the box, 1,500 pounds of towing and 1,000 pounds of payload.
| Rating | Ranger 600 | Ranger 1000 |
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| Box capacity | 500 lb. | 1,000 lb. |
| Box size (L x W x H) | 33.3 x 48.7 x 12.3 in. | 36.75 x 54.25 x 12.5 in. |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb. | 2,500 lb. |
| Payload capacity | 1,000 lb. | 1,500 lb. |
Both have a standard 2-inch receiver hitch. Add up what you plan to tow and carry, including riders and tools, and compare the total with these ratings. If a regular job comes close to the Ranger 600's limits, the Ranger 1000 leaves more margin.
Dealer asking prices on Searchshop put the gap between the Premium trims of the two models at $4,000 for new 2026 units. The table shows new 2026 listings from US dealers, read on 26 October 2026. Counts are listings whose title matched the model name and trim.
| New 2026 model | Listings | Median asking price |
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| Ranger SP 570 | 7 | $11,999 |
| Ranger SP 570 Premium | 6 | $14,299 |
| Ranger 1000 Premium | 15 | $18,299 |
| Ranger Crew SP 570 | 6 | $13,799 |
| Ranger Crew SP 570 Premium | 8 | $15,010 |
| Ranger Crew 1000 Premium | 21 | $20,299 |
Medians are rounded to the nearest dollar. One Arizona dealer group supplied many of these listings, including 16 of the 21 Crew 1000 Premium units, so treat the figures as a snapshot rather than a national average. Advertised prices may or may not include destination and set-up, so ask each dealer for an out-the-door price. There were too few used units of either model to report a used median.
New 2025 Ranger Crew 570 Full-Size units were also listed: 15 of them, with a median asking price of $14,799.
The Ranger XP 1000 is a different model from the Ranger 1000, and the two are easy to confuse in listings. Polaris says both are 1000 cc full-size utility side-by-sides with a 1,000-pound box and 2,500 pounds of towing, but the XP 1000 "has a dual overhead cam (DOHC) engine that delivers 82 horsepower," against 61 hp for the Ranger 1000.
The 2027 Ranger XP 1000 starts at $21,799, which is $7,300 more than the Ranger 1000. Polaris says the XP 1000 also has more ground clearance, premium seating and more suspension travel. If you are comparing the 570 with a "1000," check whether the listing is for the Ranger 1000 or the Ranger XP 1000.
Choose by the seats, width and loads you need most often, then compare out-the-door prices on real units.
- Choose the Ranger 600 (SP 570) if you need two or four seats, a 56-inch width, and loads within 500 pounds in the box and 1,500 pounds of towing. It is the lower-priced of these two.
- Choose the Ranger 1000 if you need three or six seats, a 1,000-pound box, up to 2,500 pounds of towing or more payload, and the extra 6.5 inches of width will fit where you drive and store it.
- Look at the Ranger XP 1000 if you want more than 61 hp in a full-size Ranger and the higher price fits your budget.
- Look at the cab versions if you work through winter: the Ranger 600 NorthStar and Ranger 1000 CAB both have enclosed heated cabs.
To see how the Ranger compares with other brands, read Polaris Ranger vs Can-Am Defender and Honda Pioneer vs Polaris Ranger. For crew models, see the best 4-seat side-by-sides, and for winter work, the best UTVs for plowing snow. The side-by-side buyer's guide covers the basics.
When you have chosen a size, browse Polaris Ranger and other side-by-sides for sale on Searchshop and compare asking prices on units near you.
Yes, the 2027 Ranger 600 is the vehicle Polaris previously sold as the Ranger SP 570. Polaris says the two are largely unchanged, with no significant differences to engine displacement, horsepower or performance, and that the main update tied to the new name is new graphics. Both list a 567 cc, 44 hp engine, a 56-inch width and 1,500 pounds of towing.
A Polaris Ranger SP 570, now sold as the Ranger 600, is rated to tow 1,500 pounds through its standard 2-inch receiver. The 2025 Ranger 570 Full-Size has the same 1,500-pound towing rating. The Ranger 1000 is rated at 2,500 pounds, so it is the one to choose if you regularly tow more than 1,500 pounds.
The main difference is the engine. Polaris says the Ranger XP 1000 has a dual overhead cam engine rated at 82 hp, while the Ranger 1000 has a single overhead cam engine rated at 61 hp. Both have a 1,000-pound box and 2,500 pounds of towing. For 2027 the XP 1000 starts at $21,799 and the Ranger 1000 at $14,499.
The base Polaris Ranger 1000 seats three on a bench seat with three-point harnesses, according to its 2027 specification sheet. The Ranger Crew 1000 seats six. By comparison, the Ranger 600 (formerly the SP 570) seats two, and the Ranger Crew 600 seats four. The 1000 adds one seat in the standard body and two in the Crew body.
