$12,499 MSRP / 44 HP

• small + cheap, like a puppy

• but it won’t pee on your carpet

• 1500-pound tow rating
(That’s a lot of puppies)

The Wee Worker.

The 2024 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size is the gateway to the big-league Ranger lineup, the entry machine in a hugely popular line. And while this Ranger’s 44-hp parallel twin may lack the power and torque of its larger siblings, the model still offers plenty of capability at a price that won’t make you wince.

The name says a lot: The cheapest Ranger, the SP 570, is physically tiny—just 108 inches long and 56 inches wide in base form. The Ranger 570 Full Size, one model step up, sports the same engine as the wee 570 but the footprint of larger Rangers. You also get the choice of three seats or six instead of the SP 570’s two or four.

How much power does it make?

The 567-cc single-cylinder engine under the bed of 2024 Ranger 570 Full Size makes 44 hp. That may not sound like much, but it’s more than enough to move both the narrower SP 570 and the Full-Size model around. In fact, the bigger machine is actually lighter than its smaller cousin, which helps account for the larger Ranger’s 800-pound bed capacity. The SP’s smaller bed is only rated for 500 pounds.

This is the three-seater. Look at that face! WHO’S A GOOD BOY? WHO? YOU ARE!

What makes it special?

This is a bare bones, no-nonsense machine that’s easy on the bank. Base models start at $12,499, and that price gets you a three-seat side-by-side built for work. Like the smaller and cheaper SP 570, the big 570 is a worker, with a 1500-pound towing capacity.

This is the four-seater, the Crew.
(Also a good boy. Just more… chonky.)

Why do I want it?

The 2024 Ranger 570 Full Size is the right machine for a lot of people. If you’re looking to outfit your crew, you aren’t width-constrained, and you don’t need a lot of fancy features, this model is worth thinking about.

The small, single-cylinder engine requires less maintenance than its larger twin-cylinder brothers while still offering sufficient grunt for most jobs.

You threw the ball over there? You want me to get the ball? I’LL GET THE BALL PLEASE LET ME GET THE BALL

Why don’t I want it?

The biggest argument against the Ranger 570 Full Size is the Ranger 1000, which offers more power and capability for just $1500 more.

Like the Ranger SP 570, the Full Size suffers from a thrashy engine and a clunky gearbox.

Which trim do I want?

Polaris makes this one pretty easy: There’s just one trim, so picking the machine that’s right for you really comes down to how many seats you need. There are two variants: a three-seat model and a six-seat model.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

There are plenty of good options in the inexpensive utility segment. If it were our money, we’d take a good look at the recently updated Kawasaki Mule or Mule Pro, though the Can-Am Defender line-up has lots to offer, too. If neither of those scratch the itch, there’s always the CFMOTO UFORCE lineup.

2024 Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size Specs

NOTE: Six-seat versions of the Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size are sold as the Ranger Crew 570 Full Size.

Length: 114 in. (570 Full Size) / 146 in. (Crew 570 Full Size)

Width: 60 in.

Height: 74 in.

Wheelbase: 79 in.

Curb Weight: 1070 lbs.

Engine: Single-cylinder

Displacement: 567 cc

Transmission: CVT with park, reverse, neutral, low, and high

Claimed Power: 44 hp

Claimed Torque: N/A

Fuel System: EFI

Steering: Manual

Drivetrain: Selectable AWD with 2WD and selectable locking rear differential

Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut

Rear Suspension: Dual A-arm

Front Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Wheels F/R: Stamped steel, 12-in.

Tires F/R: Carlstar 489, 25x8x12 Carlstar 489 / Carlstar, 25x10x12

Bed Capacity: 800 lbs.

Towing Capacity: 1500 lbs.

Seating Capacity: 3 (Ranger 570 Full Size) / 6 (Ranger Crew 570 Full Size)

Ground Clearance: 10.5 in.

Fuel Capacity: 9 gal.