2010 Polaris RANGER 800 6×6 Specs, Photos and Features

The 2010 Polaris RANGER 800 6×6 combined true six-wheel drive, a 40-horsepower EFI engine and substantially more cargo capacity than a conventional utility UTV. Polaris also updated the six-wheeler with adjustable Dual A-arm suspension, improved ergonomics and a separate job box behind the cab.

The 2010 model represented a major update for Polaris’s six-wheel utility vehicle. Its new 760cc twin-cylinder EFI engine produced a claimed 40 horsepower, replacing the smaller engine used in the previous RANGER 6×6.

The RANGER 800 6×6 was part of a broader update to the Polaris RANGER lineup. Polaris also introduced the RANGER 500 H.O. name and installed the 800 EFI engine in the RANGER 800 XP, RANGER 800 HD and RANGER 800 CREW.

Built for Cargo, Towing and Traction

The defining feature was Polaris’s On-Demand true six-wheel-drive system. When additional traction was needed, the drivetrain could send power to all six wheels. This gave the long-wheelbase RANGER an advantage when carrying equipment across mud, snow, loose soil and uneven terrain.

Polaris rated the vehicle for a 2,000-pound total payload and 2,000 pounds of towing capacity. Its rear dumping cargo box could carry as much as 1,250 pounds, while a separate truck-style job box between the cab and cargo bed added another 250 pounds of storage capacity.

Adjustable Six-Wheel Suspension

For 2010, Polaris replaced the earlier front suspension design with adjustable Dual A-arms. The middle and rear wheels also used independent suspension, giving the RANGER 800 6×6 independent suspension at all six wheels.

Two upper shock-mounting positions allowed owners to change the suspension’s motion ratio when carrying heavy loads or installing equipment such as a cab, plow or sprayer. Spring-preload adjustment could further increase suspension stiffness.

The vehicle delivered a claimed 9.6 inches of front-wheel travel, 9 inches of middle and rear travel and 12 inches of ground clearance.

Updated Cab and Front-End Protection

Polaris redesigned the cab to provide more legroom and a more comfortable driving position. Updates included a revised seat-back angle, repositioned brake and accelerator pedals, a relocated parking-brake lever and standard tilt steering.

The steering system required a claimed 50 percent less effort than the previous design. Polaris also incorporated anti-kickback steering to reduce feedback through the steering wheel when crossing rocks, roots and ruts.

The armored front end protected the radiator, cooling system and front differential. Inset headlights were less exposed to rocks and branches, while the bumper incorporated a bash plate, central tow hook, tie-down points and mounting provisions for accessory lights.

2010 Polaris RANGER 800 6×6 Highlights

• 760cc liquid-cooled, twin-cylinder EFI engine
• Claimed 40 horsepower
• Polaris automatic PVT transmission
• On-Demand true six-wheel drive
• Selectable Turf Mode
• Claimed 46-mph top speed
• 2,000-pound payload capacity
• 1,250-pound dumping cargo-box capacity
• 250-pound-capacity job box
• 2,000-pound towing capacity
• Adjustable Dual A-arm suspension at all six wheels
• 9.6 inches of front suspension travel
• 9 inches of middle and rear suspension travel
• 12 inches of ground clearance
• Three-person bench seat
• Standard tilt steering
• ROPS-certified cab structure
• Lock & Ride cargo system
• Sage Green bodywork

2010 Polaris RANGER 800 6×6 Specifications

Editor’s note: The original version of this archive contained a specification table for the earlier 455cc RANGER 6×6. It has been replaced with information applicable to the 2010 RANGER 800 6×6.

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