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Sit Down and Drive - 2005 Utility Vehicle Comparison


 Club Car XRT 1500 Full Engine View
A Honda V-twin gas motor is also available for those wanting regular fuel and a bit more oomph.

Club Car XRT 1500 4x4
Retail price: $10,300
Engine
Type: Four-stroke Kubota D722
Displacement: 719cc
Bore x stroke: 77x66mm
Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Drivetrain
Drive system: Shaft, 4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with reverse, engine-braking
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Independent A-arms/6.0 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.0 in.
Tires
Front: 23x8-12 4-ply; rear: 23x10.5-12 4-ply
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc; rear: hydraulic disc
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 82.7 in.
Claimed dry weight: 1339 lb
Ground clearance: 6.4 in.
Length/width/height: 124.6/57.8/78.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 6.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Payload: 800 lb
Towing capacity: 800 lb
Bed length/width/height: 48.0/49.8/10.9 in.
Alternator: 300 watts
Colors: Red, green, camouflage

 Club Car XRT 1500 Rear Cargo Space View
Our favorite accessory is the beverage caddy bed.

Polaris Ranger 4x4
Retail price: $8999; Limited Edition, $9399
Engine
Type: Four-valve, four-stroke single
Displacement: 499cc
Bore x stroke: 91x74mm
Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Drivetrain
Drive system: Shaft, 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, engine-braking, electronic diff-lock
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: MacPherson strut/6.25 in.
Rear: Swingarm/6.25 in.
Tires
Front: 25x10-12; rear: 25x11-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc; rear: hydraulic disc
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 76.0 in.
Claimed dry weight: 1185 lb
Ground clearance: 7.2 in.
Length/width/height: 113.0/60.0/75.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 8.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Payload: 1000 lb
Towing capacity: 1500 lb
Bed length/width/height: 54.0/36.5/11.5 in.
Colors: Ranger green; Limited Edition red

 Club Car XRT 1500 Right Side Front Views
Glamis trip, anyone? Color options include green,red and camo

Kawasaki Mule 3010 Diesel 4x4
Retail price: $9999
Engine
Type: V-twin, four-stroke
Displacement: 953cc
Bore x stroke: 72x78mm
Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Drivetrain
Drive system: Shaft, 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, diff-lock
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Independent MacPherson strut/3.9 in.
Rear: Semi-independent De Dion axle with leaf and coil springs and hydraulic shocks/2.8 in.
Tires
Front: 23x11-10; rear: 23x11-10
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic drum; rear: hydraulic drum
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 73.6 in.
Claimed dry weight: 1506 lb
Ground clearance: 6.9 in.
Length/width/height: 112.6/57.5/76.0 in.
Fuel capacity: 5.3 gal.
Load Capacity
Payload: 1100 lb
Towing capacity: 1200 lb
Bed length/width/height: 46.3/51.6/11.3 in.
Colors: Hunter green, Aztec red; Realtree Hardwoods, Green HD camouflage

 Polaris Ranger 4X4 Distant Rear View

Yamaha Rhino 660 automatic 4x4
Retail price: $8899; Limited Edition: $9299
Engine
Type Four-stroke single
Displacement: 660cc
Bore x stroke: 100x84mm
Cooling system: Liquid-cooled
Drivetrain
Drive system: Shaft, 2x4/4x4
Transmission: Automatic CVT with high/low range, reverse, 3-way diff-lock
Suspension (Type/Travel)
Front: Dual A-arms/7.3 in. adjustable
Rear: Dual A-arms/7.3 in. adjustable
Tires
Front: 25x8-12; rear: 25x10-12
Brakes
Front: Hydraulic disc; rear: hydraulic disc
Dimensions
Wheelbase: 75.3 in.
Claimed dry weight: 1049 lb
Ground clearance: 12.1 in.
Length/width/height: 112.2/54.1/73.6 in.
Fuel capacity: 8.5 gal.
Load Capacity
Payload: 400 lb
Towing capacity: 1212 lb
Bed size length/width/height: 35.0/43.75/12.0 in.
Colors: Hunter green; Realtree Hardwoods HD Camouflage


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