The best feature that you didn't mention is how quiet it is and smooth. Even compared to the XP. All the torque comes on 3000 RPM less than the XP! Therefore you have all your power at low RPM.
Thanks for the great reviews Luke! Just called on a new 24 Ranger 1000 Premium listed at 13,999. Sales guy told me out the door would be around 17k. I checked another dealership that had same machine listed at 15,899 and guess what, out the door price again was around 17k. Watch out for shady dealers. Thanks again!
Great rundown on the features. Dig the up font honesty. Really looking forward to your review of the Ranger. Been in some competitor units lately that had us wishing for a Ranger.
Thanks guys!! A couple seasons ago we had a Back Country Rannger with the factory snorkel kit on it and it made me rethink everything I wanted on a UTV. That thing would go though anything! 🤘
Great review DTTV. Anybody that owns and rides Polaris machines for any length of time....know what they are getting and know what they aren't getting. Polaris planted the flag on the full size UTV market. Great ride quality....smooth drive and clutching delivery......and plenty of power at every displacement level. Everyone is making quality Utility machines today.....Polaris has been doing it longer. This coming from a CFMOTO guy.
Agree 100% about the nets, I want doors protecting me and ever SXS should have a roof. Only other thing I'd say is I'd like to see a different tire package on it with 27 or 28's with a 14 inch rim, 26's just don't seem right for a 1000.
Instead of mentioning ride command, for about $70.00 you can get a tablet holder that replaces that center cup holder and give you a second glove box. The tablet with the Polaris app installed can give you most of the ride command features with the extra features of a good tablet for a fraction of the price. Takes less than 5 minutes to install. Also on my 20 model, the engine breaking is very aggressive on stock tires. When I bumped it up to 28" tires, it made it perfect. The only thing I really disliked was the open space behind the back wheels for mud to collect in the battery box area. I am not sure why Polaris left that open. I fixed that with a set of Grizzztek guards.
Good overview of the Ranger. I agree with you about the nets. Regardless whether it’s a basic model or an XP, Polaris and Can Am for that matter, should offer roofs and half doors. I understand price points but why not make an otherwise excellent machine a better value?
Good video and review. Just wondering how tall you are? I'm 6'4" and sat in this 2024 UTV and it seemed a bit cramped but workable. Does the mule FXR 1000 Pro have more legroom (nice shirt!)?
Appreciate your reviews. I know it’s hard to get machines but a comparison between this and a Can Am defender HD9 would be a way to see how they stack up against each other.
Nice job!..I have the 2021 1000 premium,and the only 2 things I can think you might have missed is the premium has the premium auto paint and the premium has power steering. In 2021 you could get a step above base with an EPS(ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) model that only added power steering without the other premium features. I haven't checked to see if the offers and features are different for the 2022 models.....You did a very good job!
I have a creek to ford that's about 20 inches deep. I think Polaris says these in stock form can cross water as deep as the floorboards, which I'm guessing is 14-15 inches....? What needs to be done to take it 20" deep....?
Is the right front A-arm guard optional and the left standard? 😂 All kidding aside, great review. My brother has the same machine and it has performed well. Not as good as my Defender, but close 😉.
Yet another great video guys! do they still have the great ride quality over the rest of the competition? my 2020 570 sportsman X2 ride quality is leaps and bounds over the likes of can-am, honda, etc... Cheers from Newfoundland! oh and how about a dirt trax t shirt so i can look cool in front of the wife??? lmao...just kidding guys lol. Keep the great videos coming!!!
Side x sides are so hard to get right now, i ordered a new Maverick 1000R months ago and nothing yet, and now the 2023 models were released. Frustrating time to be a buyer
I actually took this out for a trail rip with my daughter this weekend. It scoots! Rides and handles really nice. I'd like to hold onto this unit and make something in between a Ranger and a General 🤔🤘🏆
@@dirttraxtv ooooo this could get interesting! The guys at Evo tuned a Ranger years ago. Jimmy said the power was too much for the suspension 😂. Now if you add some Elkas or fox then we’re talking.😎 Of course, you might have something totally different in mind. Lol🤷🏻♂️
At the moment I would test anything CFMOTO sends us. If a marketing manager sent us his 2002 Tacoma and asked us to do an evaluation, I would personally double that thing on our test track. We need product so bad right now...
Why does Polaris have the rubber bottle/can tiedowns on the touring model, but not on others like the the SxS's? They have the product already, just put it across the lineup and keep people's stuff secured. Win win, I get my water still and the trails have less garbage from lost beverage containers.
An adjustable driver's seat is a safety issue. I drive sxs's 6 days per week at the shop and between testing after a repair, or moving a machine to the other building for storage, some level of driver comfort is necessary. Dealing with clutch engagement variations, climbing in and out with different door styles, and visibility issues are enough to deal with. The difference in horsepower from one to another is compounded by an uncomfortable seating position. Since I don't own any of these vehicles and need to be responsible with them, I think the safety issue for the operation of any machine when drivers range from 5ft to 6 and a half foot tall is so obvious that I'm having trouble understand this. I've weathered many Polaris "upgrades" instead of the "recall" that would make sense as a consumer, and this shows that the thinking at the top of the corporation have little regard for the consumer except taking their money and hiding behind lawyers and paperwork.
CFMOTO is offering a ton of value in the UFORCE. Our friends over at Real Talk Powersports have some wicked custom work they've been doing to theirs. Worth checking out. ✌️
The difference is, no other brand other than cfmoto will give you a center seat that flops around like a wet noodle. It's been years of that poor design and yet it remains.
@@dirttraxtv the other thing, cfmoto motors are very underpowered for their sizes. Take any cc and put it against any other brands same cc class and the cfmoto will underperform. Now is that a deal breaker, not likely. But if your going to brag on the trail you have a 1000, you should at least be able to outperform your buddy with the Suzuki 750 lol. Cfmoto has come along way, but you are getting less for your money outside of std accessories
@@tompalmer8049 cfmoto HP numbers don't compete in the real world. Why, I don't know. Maybe clutching, maybe where the HP is rated (shaft vs wheel). And I'm not saying they are junk. Just that if as a buyer you look at numbers, cfmoto's are apples to oranges. A 78 HP Can-Am or Polaris will slap a 78HP moto silly.
You have to wonder why Polaris doesn't universalize ideas. The tourings come with beverage tie downs. Why don't they use the same rubber part for UTV's cup holders so your drinks don't go flying?
Why didnt you pop the bed and show the motor and how easy it is to get to everything vs the old mid engine ones? Decent INCOMPLETE lookover for a man that wabts to see the Mill!!!
The best feature that you didn't mention is how quiet it is and smooth. Even compared to the XP. All the torque comes on 3000 RPM less than the XP! Therefore you have all your power at low RPM.
Nailed it! Such a great engine.
Great review Luke. I have a ‘20 Ranger 1000 in camo and absolutely love it. This thing plows like a beast.
Thanks for the great reviews Luke! Just called on a new 24 Ranger 1000 Premium listed at 13,999. Sales guy told me out the door would be around 17k. I checked another dealership that had same machine listed at 15,899 and guess what, out the door price again was around 17k. Watch out for shady dealers. Thanks again!
I just bought a 24 premium 1000 today for $15,730 out the door. All taxes and fees included. I couldn't pass it up.
Great rundown on the features. Dig the up font honesty. Really looking forward to your review of the Ranger. Been in some competitor units lately that had us wishing for a Ranger.
Thanks guys!! A couple seasons ago we had a Back Country Rannger with the factory snorkel kit on it and it made me rethink everything I wanted on a UTV. That thing would go though anything! 🤘
Great review DTTV. Anybody that owns and rides Polaris machines for any length of time....know what they are getting and know what they aren't getting. Polaris planted the flag on the full size UTV market. Great ride quality....smooth drive and clutching delivery......and plenty of power at every displacement level. Everyone is making quality Utility machines today.....Polaris has been doing it longer. This coming from a CFMOTO guy.
Great post and from another CFMOTO guy! CFMOTO owners are finding their voices!!
I bought a Ranger 570 and can't imagine the power of a 1000. Way more than 90% of people need in a UTV.
Thanks for the vid! Very much appreciate your personal opinion and approach to the walk around!!!
Agree 100% about the nets, I want doors protecting me and ever SXS should have a roof. Only other thing I'd say is I'd like to see a different tire package on it with 27 or 28's with a 14 inch rim, 26's just don't seem right for a 1000.
Just sold my 570 for this. Hope it holds up a little better. She’s gonna work on the farm
Instead of mentioning ride command, for about $70.00 you can get a tablet holder that replaces that center cup holder and give you a second glove box. The tablet with the Polaris app installed can give you most of the ride command features with the extra features of a good tablet for a fraction of the price. Takes less than 5 minutes to install. Also on my 20 model, the engine breaking is very aggressive on stock tires. When I bumped it up to 28" tires, it made it perfect. The only thing I really disliked was the open space behind the back wheels for mud to collect in the battery box area. I am not sure why Polaris left that open. I fixed that with a set of Grizzztek guards.
Good overview of the Ranger. I agree with you about the nets. Regardless whether it’s a basic model or an XP, Polaris and Can Am for that matter, should offer roofs and half doors. I understand price points but why not make an otherwise excellent machine a better value?
Couldn't have said it better myself! Why no roofs at these price points?!?! Somebody please tell me!!
Good video and review. Just wondering how tall you are? I'm 6'4" and sat in this 2024 UTV and it seemed a bit cramped but workable. Does the mule FXR 1000 Pro have more legroom (nice shirt!)?
Luke's about 6,2 so a bit shorter than you. The MULE is a full-size machine with lots of room.
Appreciate your reviews. I know it’s hard to get machines but a comparison between this and a Can Am defender HD9 would be a way to see how they stack up against each other.
Great video, what plow do you recommend for this ranger. Thank you.
You can check out some of the plows from Polaris or have a look at something from Kimpex that would fit this machine.
Nice job!..I have the 2021 1000 premium,and the only 2 things I can think you might have missed is the premium has the premium auto paint and the premium has power steering.
In 2021 you could get a step above base with an EPS(ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING) model that only added power steering without the other premium features. I haven't checked to see if the offers and features are different for the 2022 models.....You did a very good job!
please do a bang for you buck test. i’m looking at getting a can am x3 ds turbo. is it with save if the 5000 or should i buy a more hp model
I own 2020 1000 30 inch tires super atv front a arms love it electric power steering
Thanks for the video !
i want to see the 2500 LB capacity tested.
Is a-arm guards only on the driver side standard lol
Perfect for an upcoming video. Battery tenders.
Okay. Ranger 1000 crew non xp or uforce 1000xl. What are you buying? Nearly 5000 Dollars between the 2.
I have a creek to ford that's about 20 inches deep. I think Polaris says these in stock form can cross water as deep as the floorboards, which I'm guessing is 14-15 inches....? What needs to be done to take it 20" deep....?
Nice video of the guy what about the machine?
Is the right front A-arm guard optional and the left standard? 😂 All kidding aside, great review. My brother has the same machine and it has performed well. Not as good as my Defender, but close 😉.
Oh dang!! Welp, I guess it's good we had that A-arm guard on there for a little bit! 🤷♂️
Yet another great video guys! do they still have the great ride quality over the rest of the competition? my 2020 570 sportsman X2 ride quality is leaps and bounds over the likes of can-am, honda, etc... Cheers from Newfoundland! oh and how about a dirt trax t shirt so i can look cool in front of the wife??? lmao...just kidding guys lol. Keep the great videos coming!!!
This machine rides really nice. Took my kids out in it earlier this week for a pretty good ride and was impressed at smooth it rode.
Did you mention the under the driver seat storage?
Side x sides are so hard to get right now, i ordered a new Maverick 1000R months ago and nothing yet, and now the 2023 models were released. Frustrating time to be a buyer
Yup, I hear ya 💯
Guys my local dealer has a 1000 premium in stock it’s a 3-4 month wait for an xp. Will i regret not getting a xp?
No you won't regret it. I bought a new premium last summer and its awesome, price point much better too. And still goes 55mph
I don't think you'd regret getting this unit.
does it come with the cable too so you can charge it when you buy the unit?
Looks like a fun machine. If 62 hp isn’t enough I’m sure a tune will wake it up a lil more.
I actually took this out for a trail rip with my daughter this weekend. It scoots! Rides and handles really nice. I'd like to hold onto this unit and make something in between a Ranger and a General 🤔🤘🏆
@@dirttraxtv ooooo this could get interesting! The guys at Evo tuned a Ranger years ago. Jimmy said the power was too much for the suspension 😂. Now if you add some Elkas or fox then we’re talking.😎 Of course, you might have something totally different in mind. Lol🤷🏻♂️
@@NorthernRiderOffroad I would LOVE to get Elka involved on this kind of build. 🤘
14:09 EXACTLY!!!!
You guys should test ride a cforce 400
At the moment I would test anything CFMOTO sends us. If a marketing manager sent us his 2002 Tacoma and asked us to do an evaluation, I would personally double that thing on our test track. We need product so bad right now...
Anyone else notice at @17.17 there’s only one front a arm guard on the left and there’s not one on the front right😂😂
Yup.
This is great!
what is the derfance from the 900 and 1000 ?
Why does Polaris have the rubber bottle/can tiedowns on the touring model, but not on others like the the SxS's?
They have the product already, just put it across the lineup and keep people's stuff secured. Win win, I get my water still and the trails have less garbage from lost beverage containers.
I still don't understand why half doors are not standard. 18k for vehicle with no doors. Really!
YES
An adjustable driver's seat is a safety issue. I drive sxs's 6 days per week at the shop and between testing after a repair, or moving a machine to the other building for storage, some level of driver comfort is necessary. Dealing with clutch engagement variations, climbing in and out with different door styles, and visibility issues are enough to deal with. The difference in horsepower from one to another is compounded by an uncomfortable seating position. Since I don't own any of these vehicles and need to be responsible with them, I think the safety issue for the operation of any machine when drivers range from 5ft to 6 and a half foot tall is so obvious that I'm having trouble understand this. I've weathered many Polaris "upgrades" instead of the "recall" that would make sense as a consumer, and this shows that the thinking at the top of the corporation have little regard for the consumer except taking their money and hiding behind lawyers and paperwork.
An interesting perspective...
Jeez, just about everything you recommended is already on the CFMOTO UFORCE. Sorry Polaris, I just don't see the difference for the money
CFMOTO is offering a ton of value in the UFORCE. Our friends over at Real Talk Powersports have some wicked custom work they've been doing to theirs. Worth checking out. ✌️
The difference is, no other brand other than cfmoto will give you a center seat that flops around like a wet noodle.
It's been years of that poor design and yet it remains.
@@dirttraxtv the other thing, cfmoto motors are very underpowered for their sizes. Take any cc and put it against any other brands same cc class and the cfmoto will underperform.
Now is that a deal breaker, not likely. But if your going to brag on the trail you have a 1000, you should at least be able to outperform your buddy with the Suzuki 750 lol.
Cfmoto has come along way, but you are getting less for your money outside of std accessories
@@EC_ATV_Outdoors unless I misheard, compared to the utv in this video the Uforce is putting out more HP, which surprised me
@@tompalmer8049 cfmoto HP numbers don't compete in the real world. Why, I don't know. Maybe clutching, maybe where the HP is rated (shaft vs wheel). And I'm not saying they are junk. Just that if as a buyer you look at numbers, cfmoto's are apples to oranges. A 78 HP Can-Am or Polaris will slap a 78HP moto silly.
You have to wonder why Polaris doesn't universalize ideas. The tourings come with beverage tie downs. Why don't they use the same rubber part for UTV's cup holders so your drinks don't go flying?
Does have engine breaking
🔥💯
Anyone else think that the lack of engine braking is absurd?!
Nope
Nope, drive and you will understand why it isn’t needed. I own a 2023 1000 premium
Price
Why didnt you pop the bed and show the motor and how easy it is to get to everything vs the old mid engine ones? Decent INCOMPLETE lookover for a man that wabts to see the Mill!!!
You guys need to start taking tape measures to the tires. I bet those aren't really 25's.
Make the industry have responsibility for claimed specs
Price $$
Dear Polaris, PLEASE focus on making your sxs's much more quiet for us hunters! They rev too high and the exhaust is too noisy!!
Ranger Kinetic. But yeah personally I'd rather have a quieter gasoline ranger than an electric one so I know what you mean.
@@Mudsquadofficial Yeah I'd say the Kinteic is the answer. That thing is friggin silent. No joke.🤫
@@dirttraxtv Shouldn’t have to spend $30,000 on a sxs for something that is usable for hunting
@@greggb681 Nope, agreed 💯
@@dirttraxtv I do love the Kinetic tho! ⚡
62 horsepower seems weak to me for a 1000 cc
61 HP IS Decent enough power for a lot of users. XP1K has 82 hp, which is good power, but a pretty big leap in price tho...
naw