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Trail Limits And The New Ranger XD 1500

In WI it appears you can maybe get around this issue by registering the vehicle by understating the actual weight of the vehicle on the DNR website. That way you at least get registration tag/number. Is there anyone that has done this? I was about to pull the trigger on a new crew XD this morning when I learned it couldn’t legally be registered with WI DNR. Dealer informed me you get it registered this way (although not legal).

Anyone done this? What has been your experience trail riding with it if so? Any attention from wardens?
 
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.
Their is bill presented 2days ago to in crease to 3500 lbs. Very early stage
SB 339
 
Reply from my Assemblyman Rob Swearingen:

"Jim,
Thanks for reaching out regarding UTV weight limits on our trails.
Thanks for your kind words and I’m happy to hear your family is enjoying the trails!
I am aware of some talk about raising the weight limit.
At this time it’s unclear how much traction this legislation would have.
I will keep an eye out for it.
Have a great week.
Rob"
Check out SB 339 IT is currently in committee 25 % their. Very slow process
 
Increase it from what to what? My 2 door weighs around 3000 lbs so they will need to go to 3500 for a 4 door. 4000 lbs would be better because I'm sure some here are close to that by now.
SB339. Increase to 3500. In committee now. Slow process
 
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