2012 Polaris Ranger® 500 EFI

2012 Polaris Ranger® 500 EFI pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility UTV
MSRP
$9,299
Dealers
Warranty
6
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility UTV
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2011
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
Polaris
Display Name
Ranger® 500 EFI
Year
2012
Make
Polaris
Engine Type
Single-Cylinder
Cylinders
1
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
32 / 23.9
Cooling
Liquid
Valves
4
Valves Per Cylinder
4
Valve Configuration
OHV
Displacement (cc/ci)
498 / 30.4
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
Yes
Carburetor
No
Carburetion Type
Fuel Injected
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Transmission Brand
Polaris Variable Transmission (PVT)
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
11
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
25 X 11-12
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
Front Travel (in/mm)
8 / 203
Rear Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Rear Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load
No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Suspension Material
Steel
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Manual
Steering Control
Steering Wheel
Length (ft)
9
Width (in/mm)
56.5 / 1440
Height (in/mm)
73 / 1850
Wheelbase (in/mm)
72 / 1829
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10 / 254
Length (ft/ft)
9
Length (ft/in)
0
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
1055 / 479
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1000 / 454
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1250 / 567
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
9 / 34.1
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.47
Seat Type
Bench
Seat Material
Vinyl
Folding
No
Headrest
Yes
Number Of Seats
3
Number Of Rows
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Chain Guard
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Light Guard
No
Front Mud Guards
No
Exterior Covers
Standard
Front Bumper
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / No
Bash Plate (Front)
Yes
Full Length Skid Plate
Yes
Cab Cage
Standard
Cab Rollbar
Standard
Digital Instrumentation
Standard
Tachometer
Standard
Trip Odometer
Standard
Speedometer
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Temperature Warning Type
Light
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition)
6 / Limited
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Size (in/cm)
2 / 5.1
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
Selectable 4X2 / 4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
Yes
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential Location
Center
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Power Outlet
Standard
Seat Belts
Standard
Underseat Storage
Standard
Cupholder
Standard
Bed Length (in/mm)
32 / 810
Bed Height (in/mm)
11.5 / 290
Bed Width (in/mm)
42 / 1070
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
500 / 226.8
Cargo Bed Tilt
Yes
Cargo Bed Material
Polyethylene
Bed Volume (ft3/m3)
8.8 / 0.25
Integral Tie-Down Hooks
Yes
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Tail Light / Brake Light
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Metallic
No
User Reviews
7 reviews
  • Impressed
    By Jeff Baker (I am an Owner) on Feb 02, 2020

    I have always wanted a Polaris Ranger for as long as they have been made. I purchased ours used in 2015. Since I've used it for hauling deer and bear out of the woods, cut and hauled firewood, towed a brush hog to maintain trails and field roads, used a dirtworks attachments for my food plots and ...

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  • Awesome
    By Dan Sherman (I am an Owner) on Dec 01, 2018

    Just came back from Southern West Virginia where we rode about 300 miles on the Outlaw trails...off of the Hatfield McCoy trails. Got into every kind of terrain and mud hole you can come up with. Rode with 4 other guys that all had razors and other machines that were made for extreme conditions. ...

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  • MY RANGER RICK (2012 POLARIS RANGER 500 EFI)
    By JAMES LITTEN (I am an Owner) on Oct 31, 2014

    I BOUGHT THE RANGER SECOND HAND AND IN NEARLY NEW CONDITION. EVERYTHING WORKS. IT HAS PLENTY OF POWER TO HAUL ME AND A PASSENGER UP STEEP HILLS. I HAD TO DRAG A HEAVY LOG OUT OF THE RIVER AND IT DID IT WITHOUT EVEN A GRUNT. I HAVE HAD IT UP TO 45 MPH BEFORE I RAN OUT OF STRAIGHT ROAD. I BELIEVE IT ...

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  • Good Value
    By R Smith (I am an Owner) on Sep 28, 2012

    I bought a 500 EFI Camo in April 2012. Taking in this weekend for service and flip-out windshield (fluids changed at 33 hours/ not due until 50 / before 6 month warranty expires).

    So far, have had no problems. We love it for yard work and gardening on 3 acres.

    Actually fits ...

    My 500 has had no heating problems as discussed by previous reviewer.

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  • Beware!!
    By Randy (I am an Owner) on Mar 20, 2012

    I've read several reviews on this model and so far agree on all the good comments BUT i've had this machine for a little over a month and after about 10 minutes sitting in the passenger seat it gets sooo hot it is unbearable. the passenger seat is above the exhaust manifold. there is no heat sheild ...

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  • Needed some basic help with the chores around here.....
    By Ken Hoyesen (I am an Owner) on Nov 16, 2011

    I researched and liked what I read and saw with the new 2012 Polaris Ranger 500 EFI before buying. Then I took a test drive at our local Polaris dealer. My needs are pretty simple I needed a tool to get fallen and trimed limbs to the back of the property's burn pile and to help with gardening chores. ...

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  • Polaris Ranger 500 EFI Camo
    By Larry Hart (I am an Owner) on Oct 20, 2011

    Just bought it after test driving a lot of different other manufacture's models. Smoother riding, more horsepower, and fits in the back of my Z71 short bed. Could not even compare the price to other models. I got more for my money with the Polaris. Can not beat the 2.9 interest rate!

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