Looking at different Polaris Ranger models. Your advice requested

The only drawback is turning radius (if you hunt in close quarter woods and the like) and the necessity for a bigger trailer. I have one and love it.

I just got this exact model delivered to my new site for work. We just bought 4 brand new ones after having the 500 and 700 regular cabs forever. Before I even unloaded it off the trailer I brought it to the deer lease in the hill country this weekend to put it to the test. It was awesome. I like the crew so much more than the others we have had too. And to go along with it, the roof didn't blow off like 3 others have in the last few years. It's got a ton of power and rides smooth as glass. No problem going up the rocky hills and slopes or through the creeks with steep banks. Only thing is the turning radius isn't as good, but it's to be expected with the extra length. It's 12' long by the way. We bought 2 of the trailers that are made for them, i think ranch king or something like that, to haul them around on and it pulled super easy with it facing forward. The engine is under the rear seat which lines up over the trailer axle perfect. Would highly recomment this trailer. It's the perfect length for this machine and the double hinged fold up ramp is sweet. I hauled it with a regular bed, single cab, GMC Sierra V6 from Houston to Kerrville and it was no problem at all. Averaged 70mph the whole way.

I have a crew. They won't fit on a 10' trailer.

As far as buying used, I bought mine used with 300hrs on it. Was used by adults, and came with a maintenance log. Was very well taken care of, and with the exception of a few scratches was in great condition. I wouldn't have bought the crew, but the deal I got on it would have been stupid to pass up.

To be far to the regular cab 500s, we have put 5 grown men and a 200+ axis deer in it at the same time and managed to get back. 3 in the cab, 2 in the bed with the axis. We also use them to haul the air compressors, light plants, fuel tanks, etc. around out job sites with no problems. The only issues we ever have with any of them is when our guys rag them out and tear the linkage up in them. The trans linkage is our biggest problem but for any person's normal use and if taken care of and maintained like I would expect anyone who personally owns one to do, they will run forever without many problems, if any.

Just did a bunch of shoppin... Bought the 900 Crew. The 60 HP engine in the 900 is a beast. Holler at me if u want to chat about them & pricing. It is 66 inches wide with stock tires....

Dealership in shreveport had a barely used 2011 bike for sale, wasnt a crew tho... For about 10k

Will the mid-size version sit in a 5x10 trailer? It's the 500 I think. That's what I'll be looking into shortly

We needed a 6' wide for our single cab

But I'm not very familiar with the midsize

I bought a used 2013 500 efi crew with 60 hours on it and I love it. Like most have said the turning radius is the only issue but it's by no means a complaint from me. It runs about 45 mph and pulls like a sob.

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Will the mid-size version sit in a 5x10 trailer? It's the 500 I think

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Yes, that's what I have. They say it will fit in the back of a pickup.

ETA: unless you are talking about the 500 EFI Crew. It will not fit on a 10ft trailer.

just looked at the website.

There are basically 3 different ones with several engines in each.

The EFI is the midsize Ranger. It's smaller
Engines are 400, 570, and 800

The Full size is the regular 2 seat Ranger.
Engines are 800 and 900

The Crew is the 4 seater
Engines are 570, 800, Diesel, and 900