Trail Limits And The New Ranger XD 1500

[Dragoon]

The new Ranger XD 1500 is big and I got me wondering if it's technically too big for some trails? I think I remember hearing about some Wisconsin trail systems that limit vehicles to less than 3,000 lbs? I just looked up a fully loaded Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate 6-seater and the dry weight is 3,323 lbs! I had to look at that number a couple of times just to make sure it was correct haha! I'm going to guess that most people would just look at it as a UTV and not realize how heavy it actually is. I know a lot of trails are limited by width so any trail with a width limit of 64 inches or higher should be fine.

 

[El Chorizo]

That's the same weight as one of my cars! That's bonkers!

 

[CabinFever]

Minnesota has 2000 lbs, 64” and 1000 cc For class 2 trails. Curious how this is going to play out. Would be disappointed after shelling out major capital and not receiving class 2 trail permit.

 

[El Chorizo]

Minnesota has 2000 lbs, 64” and 1000 cc For class 2 trails. Curious how this is going to play out. Would be disappointed after shelling out major capital and not receiving class 2 trail permit.

Let us know if you run into any problems! I'm sure other owners will want to know in the future as well.

 

[Big Red]

My dealer checked if there would be a problem here in Iowa with it being over a 1000 cc's. The response was no limit on weight, cc's, or size to be legal to register to drive on the public roads. That said the State UTV Parks all follow the 1000 cc. 2000 lb. rules so it will not be welcome there. The state parks make you wear helmets and don't allow booze so I'm not interested in them anyway.

 

[bchar1]

The new Ranger XD 1500 is big and I got me wondering if it's technically too big for some trails? I think I remember hearing about some Wisconsin trail systems that limit vehicles to less than 3,000 lbs? I just looked up a fully loaded Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate 6-seater and the dry weight is 3,323 lbs! I had to look at that number a couple of times just to make sure it was correct haha! I'm going to guess that most people would just look at it as a UTV and not realize how heavy it actually is. I know a lot of trails are limited by width so any trail with a width limit of 64 inches or higher should be fine.

Has anyone had any problem with dnr stops. I have been told width are the biggest problem

 

[Big Red]

I've not had nor heard of anyone having an issue with width in my area. That said I'm not riding in UTV parks where the DNR set the rules.

 

[Jay B]

I ride in the Black Hills fairly often on National Forest Service trails. No restrictions other than some trails are marked 62 inches. I guess they write some tickets during the height of the season but I'm a farmer and I can’t get out there then anyway. My xd is set up at 67 inches, never had a problem but not saying I won't.

 

[bchar1]

I ride in the Black Hills fairly often on National Forest Service trails. No restrictions other than some trails are marked 62 inches. I guess they write some tickets during the height of the season but I'm a farmer and I can’t get out there then anyway. My xd is set up at 67 inches, never had a problem but not saying I won't.

Thanks Jay.
Really concerned about weight
We use around Farm but I would like to use on the trails. Have heard polaris is lobbing

 

[Big Red]

The old rules of 1000 cc's and 2000 lbs are starting to be changed in many areas. I think the public UTV parks in Iowa still list that but I'm not sure it's being enforced. A 4 door XP 1000 in stock form exceeds 2000 lbs. and they have been around for quite a while without issue.

 

[bchar1]

Let us know if you run into any problems! I'm sure other owners will want to know in the future as well.

Would definitely like to know if u have any trouble wisconsin 3000
But still to light for mine

 

[Woods Ranger]

Would definitely like to know if u have any trouble wisconsin 3000
But still to light for mine

Wisconsin has 3000 pound weight limit on the trails. I'm not aware of any plans by the DNR to change that at this time. But will keep the forum updated if they do.

 

[oneal]

Wisconsin has 3000 pound weight limit on the trails. I'm not aware of any plans by the DNR to change that at this time. But will keep the forum updated if they do.

I will greatly appreciate the update if it changes

 

[bchar1]

I will greatly appreciate the update if it changes

Am watching closely as well
Great machine but trail access would be great

 

[Woods Ranger]

From the Wisconsin DNR site: All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) registration | | Wisconsin DNR

Definition of utility-terrain vehicle that can be registered in Wisconsin​

"Wisconsin law ss 23.33(1)(ng) [exit DNR] defines an utility-terrain vehicle as a commercially designed and manufactured motor-driven device that is designed to be used primarily off highway, and originally manufactured and equipped with all of the following: a weight, without fluids, of 3000 pounds or less; four or more tires; steering wheel; tail light; brake light; two headlights; width of not more than 65 inches; seat belts; and roll bar or similar device designed to reduce the likelihood that an occupant would be crushed as the result of a rollover. This includes small or child-sized UTVs. Vehicles that do not qualify as an ATV as defined in ss.340.01(2g) but are commercially designed and manufactured, motor driven devices that contain 3 or more tires, a weight without fluids of 3000 pounds or less, a width of 65 inches or less and a seat designed to be straddled by the operator may also be registered as a UTV. What can be registered as an UTV [PDF]."

Notice the weight is DRY weight. All our addons do not count. But still hoping they will increase it so crews can ride the trails.

 

[oneal]

From the Wisconsin DNR site: All-terrain vehicle (ATV) and utility-terrain vehicle (UTV) registration | | Wisconsin DNR

Definition of utility-terrain vehicle that can be registered in Wisconsin​

Notice the weight is DRY weight. All our addons do not count. But still hoping they will increase it so crews can ride the trails.

I have been wondering if the weight is "as is"? I have a roof rack, bed rack, rock sliders, and five 35" tires that I am sure bumps me up another 600ish pounds. Thanks for posting this Woods Ranger

 

[Woods Ranger]

I have been wondering if the weight is "as is"? I have a roof rack, bed rack, rock sliders, and five 35" tires that I am sure bumps me up another 600ish pounds. Thanks for posting this Woods Ranger

You are very welcome Sir. I will update as soon as it changes. Hopefully soon.

 

[bchar1]

I've not had nor heard of anyone having an issue with width in my area. That said I'm not riding in UTV parks where the DNR set the rules.

Wondering were u do ride

 

[bchar1]

Wondering were u do ride

Wisconsin assembly looking at weight increase to 3500 lbs .

 

[bchar1]

Wisconsin has 3000 pound weight limit on the trails. I'm not aware of any plans by the DNR to change that at this time. But will keep the forum updated if they do.

DNR does not decide must go through to the governor desk