THE ULTIMATE MUD MACHINE
PURPOSE BUILT FOR THE MUD
Engineered with a shielded clutch and engine ducting so you can go in, get through, and climb out of your favorite mud hole.
2024 Polaris Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
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- MUD SPECIFIC TIRES: Take on the mud with ease and experience more traction with 30" Outlaw 2 tires to keep you moving through the tough stuff.
- ALL-DAY COMFORT: Independent rear suspension to keep your tires grounded and optimize your approach angle to obstacles. Enjoy a smoother ride experience without the fatigue of bouncing around.
- KEEP CLEAR OF OBSTACLES: High clearance A-Arms and 13.5" of ground clearance provides more room to easily clear trail obstacles.
- Ride through rough terrain in comfort with mud specific tires, high clearance A-Arms, and independent rear suspension to soak up the bumps on the trail.
Strong
- MADE FOR THE MUD: Take mudding to a new level with the renowned ride and handling, versatility and thrilling performance of Sportsman High Lifter.
- ON-DEMAND AWD: Get through more of the thick Mud with a HighLifter Edition specific front drive.
- Designed for more mud and trail adventures with the power and strength to get after it.
General Information
Model
Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition
Brakes/Wheels/Tires
Brakes
Front / Rear - Single Lever 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Hydraulic Rear Foot Brake
Parking - Park In-Transmission / Lockable Hand Lever
Engine Braking System (EBS) - Equipped
Wheels
14 in. (35.6 cm) Aluminum
Tires
Front / Rear - 30 x 9.5 Outlaw 2
Dimensions
Length
Overall - 88 in. (224 cm)
Height
Overall - 50.4 in. (128 cm)
Width
Overall - 50 in. (127 cm)
Ground Clearance
13.5 in. (34.3 cm)
Wheelbase
53 in. (134.6 cm)
Seat Height
39 in. (99 cm)
Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic PVT P / R / N / L / H In-line Shifting
Drive
One Touch On-Demand AWD / 2WD
Electrical
Instrumentation
All Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, 2 Tripmeters, Hour Meter, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, AWD Indicator, Volt Meter, Coolant Temperature, Hi-Temp Light, Clock, DC Outlet
Lighting
Dual 50W Headlights, Dual Brakelights / Taillights
Engine
Engine
Prostar 4-Stroke SOHC
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Capacity
5.25 gal. (19.9 l)
Operational
Suspension
Front - High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm 7.4 in. (18.8 cm) Travel
Rear - High Clearance Arched Dual A-Arm, Rolled IRS, 6.7 in. (17 cm) Travel
Steering
Electronic Power - Standard
Seating
1 Person Capacity
Hitch
Standard 1.25 in. (3.2 cm) Receiver
Towing Capacity
Hitch - 1,500 lb. (680 kg)
Load Capacity
Front Rack - 0 lb. (0 kg)
Rear Rack - 75 lb. (34 kg)
Cargo System - Lock & Ride, 2 gal. (8 l) Rear Storage
Capacity
Payload - 290 lb. (132 kg)
Other
Includes
Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, Polaris 3,500 lb. HD Winch with Synthetic Rope, Cut & Sew Seat, Painted Plastics, Painted Springs, Mud Handlebar Grab Hoop
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