Trail Limits And The New Ranger XD 1500

[bchar1]

Will just keep trying to find support and following up thanks for the information

Wisconsin is trying again to get to 3500 lbs. LRB 3161/1 hoping

 

[oneal]

Wisconsin is trying again to get to 3500 lbs. LRB 3161/1 hoping

Keeping fingers crossed, thanks for the update.

 

[kaleb]

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?

 

[bchar1]

Good to know, thank you. I will contact Assemblyman Ron Swearingen and urge him to raise it.

My rep tells me they are looking for more cosigner for lbr 3161/1. 2025

 

[bchar1]

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

 

[bchar1]

DNR does not decide must go through to the governor desk

SB 339 JUST INTRODUCED

 

[bchar1]

SB 339 JUST INTRODUCED

SB339 Has made it to committee.
Now we waite

 

[bchar1]

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

 

[bchar1]

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

 

[Woods Ranger]

Tracking the bill on "FastDemocracy.com"

 

[bchar1]

Min

Tracking the bill on "FastDemocracy.com"

Same here as well as speaking with representative

 

[bchar1]

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?

Their are 2 bills being voted on today the house bill passed to 3500 lbs today and handed off to the assembly if they pass the weight will increase January 1. Check WISCONSIN SB339

 

[bchar1]

Their is bill presented 2days ago to in crease to 3500 lbs. Very early stage
SB 339

Check wisconsin SB339 Passed the senate today and handed off to the assembly

 

[bchar1]

Min

Same here as well as speaking with representative

Wisconsin

SB339 passed senate today and handed off to assembly

 

[bchar1]

DNR does not decide must go through to the governor desk

Wisconsin SB339 Passed house today handed off to the assembly

 

[bchar1]

Will be watching

Search Wisconsin SB339 looking good

 

[bchar1]

Keeping fingers crossed, thanks for the update.

Search WISCONSIN SB339

 

[Jay B]

I would like to get up there again.

 

[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.

If u are in Wisconsin it is looking good for a increase to 3500.
Look for Wisconsin SB339 AND AB327