The obvious truth of the powersports world is that if you go out and beat the crap out of your machine, things are bound to break. So what’s the deal? Is there a problem with the turf mode on the Polaris Ranger? And if so, what can one do to mitigate the risk of damage?
We also know riders who have suffered from Polaris Ranger turf mode issues on stock machines with low triple-digit milage while doing simple things like loading and unloading from flatbed trailers and enclosed toy haulers. We know folks who’ve run thousands of miles on jacked up Polaris Rangers with monster tires, lift kits, and other performance accessories who've experienced zero issues with their machine’s turf mode. We here at Everything Polaris Ranger, however, realize that this is a nuanced issue. Others might say that Polaris Ranger turf mode issues are a myth, and damaged causes while in turf mode is due to improper driving. Many people you’ll talk to might say that the newer Polaris Rangers don’t have the same turf mode issues as the older ones.
If you go around researching Polaris Ranger turf mode issues, you’ll likely end up more confused than you started.