The 2019 Ranger Crew XP 1000 is said to have over 100 changes, many based on the 2018 3-seat Ranger XP 1000. The Ranger crew 1000 is bigger, more powerful, more capable, roomier, more comfortable, and much more.
Putting the work capabilities of the Ranger Crew to the ultimate test, we took it out to a day-long hay-bailing event with long time UTV on Demand tester, Aaron Meyer, and his big, country boy cousins. Then we headed to Haspin Acres Off-Road Park in Laurel, Indiana with William Collins, his boys, and UTV on Demand test rider, Jennifer Wingate, where we hit the trails for a day of riding fun in the most challenging conditions Mother Nature could throw at us.
The 82hp engine delivers satisfying level of performance for spirited trail riding, but is smooth and good-natured for working or driving at lower speeds. Suspension is typical Polaris plush. Riding along a hillside pulling a farm implement, whipping the back end around in the wet stuff, or searching for traction on a wet off-camber trail, the Ranger Crew delivered confidence inspiring stability.
The hydraulic assist dumping cargo bed retains its 1,000-pound capacity, but its dimensions have grown slightly. The tail gate handle feels a little underbuilt. A beefier chassis, increased power, and additional weight have allowed for an increase in towing from a ton to a whopping 2,500.
If you have a lot of work and more than a few friends to help, or a group of hunting buddies looking for a somewhat economic way to head out together, or are a fun-seeking family in need of a large capacity machine to reconnect on the weekends, these are just a small sample of the many tasks and good times we can imagine having with the 2019 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000. If you’re already in the market and are simply wondering if the Ranger Crew’s updated performance lives up to the hype, the answer is yes.