UTVs UNDER $10,000
UTVs UNDER $10,000
If UTV prices are keeping you from getting behind the wheel and out on the trail in a new machine, we have good news for you. There’s a surprising selection of UTVs under $10,000! You’ll find sport and recreation machines in this guide, along with all the important information you need to know to make an informed choice.
ARCTIC CAT PROWLER 500
The Prowler 500 is a two-seat recreation machine that is ideal for tight trails, confined work areas and smaller budgets. A fully automatic transmission makes it easy to drive and the single cylinder, 443cc, four valve engine and selectable 2WD/4WD give it impressive capability in challenging terrain. Independent double A-arm front and rear suspension offers a smooth ride. Its 56.4-inch width means this machine is economical to transport too, because it fits in most full size pickups. The Prowler 500’s tilting bed can hold 500 pounds and the machine will tow 1500 pounds.
Arctic Cat offers four accessory kits for the Prowler 500. The Adventure kit includes a roof, windshield, rear-view mirror and rear panel. The Enforcer Kit includes a winch, winch mount, front bumper and rear bumper. The Protection Plus kit includes a roof, door kit, windshield, rear panel and rear-view mirror. The Winter kit comes with a winch, winch mount, push-frame and mount kit and 66-inch steel blade.
Motor type 443cc 4-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC
single
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/EBS & rev.
Drive system 2WD/4WD
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/7.5”
Rear Dual A-arm/7.5”
Brakes: f/r Hydraulic disc
Fuel capacity 8.5 gal.
Towing capacity 1,500 lb.
Bed capacity 500 lb.
Length/width/height 106.4”/56.4”/76.7”
Tire sizes: f/r 25×9-12/25×11-12
Claimed dry weight 1,095 lb.
Color Dynamic Charcoal/Medium Green
Price $9,399
See UTV Action’s report on the 2021 Arctic Cat UTVs here: https://utvactionmag.com/2021-arctic-cat-utv-lineup/
See the whole line of Arctic Cat UTVs here: https://arcticcat.txtsv.com
CFMOTO ZFORCE 500 TRAIL
The 2021 CFMoto ZForce 500 Trail is a 50-inch-wide sport machine with a 38-horsepower, 495cc, single-cylinder engine. It’s loaded with features you won’t expect in UTVs under $10,000 including power steering with a tilt-adjustable steering wheel and steering lock, side nets, stainless steel bumpers, 14-inch aluminum wheels, mirrors, plastic roof, 3000-pound winch, cargo bed net, LED headlight accents and color-accented sewn seats. Double-A-arm front and rear suspension features compression- and rebound-adjustable front shocks and rebound-adjustable rear shocks.
Motor type 495cc 4 valve single-cylinder
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS
Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/9.5”
Rear Dual A-arm/9.1”
Fuel capacity 6.5 gal.
Length/width/height 113”/50”/70”
Tire sizes: f/r AT26x9-14/AT26x11-14
Claimed dry weight 1228 lb.
Colors Orange, Titanium
Price $9,099
See UTV Action’s full test of the ZForce 800 here: https://utvactionmag.com/cfmoto-zforce-800ex-4
See the full line of CF Moto UTVs here: https://cfmotousa.com.
HISUN SECTOR 550 EPS
The Sector 550 EPS is a 61-inch-wide recreation machine that seats two. It comes with features rarely seen on UTVs UNDER $10,000 like power steering, a roof, windshield, doors, 3500-pound winch, side mirrors and aluminum wheels. A single-cylinder, 546cc, 4-valve, single-overhead-cam engine powers the 550 EPS. A fully automatic transmission with engine braking makes this machine simple to drive, and locking front and rear differentials give it all-terrain capability.
Motor type 546 cc 4 valve single-cylinder
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS
Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/NA
Rear Dual A-arm/NA”
Fuel capacity 7.5 gal.
Length/width/height 118”/61”/75.5”
Tire sizes: f/r 26×9-14/26×11-14
Claimed dry weight 1638 lb
Colors Red, Bahama Blue, Camo
Price $9,199; Camo $9,499
See UTV Action’s full test of the Hisun-built Cub Cadet Challenger 550 here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-cub-cadet-challenger-550/
See more Hisun UTVs here: www.hisunmotors.com.
HISUN SECTOR 750 EPS
The Hisun Sector 750 EPS is the largest-displacement machine in our guide of UTVs under $10,000 and it’s one of the only UTVs UNDER $10,000 with power steering. This 61-inch-wide recreation machine seats two, and power steering, roof, windshield, doors, 3500-pound winch, mirrors and aluminum wheels are included as standard equipment. It’s powered by a single-cylinder, 735cc, 4-valve, single-overhead-cam engine. A fully automatic transmission with engine braking makes the 750 EPS easy to drive. Front and rear differentials provide all-terrain traction and turf mode. Hisun Sector UTVs include a two-year warranty.
Motor type 735cc 4 valve single-cylinder
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS
Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/NA
Rear Dual A-arm/NA”
Fuel capacity 7.5 gal.
Length/width/height 118”/61”/75.5”
Tire sizes: f/r 26×9-14/26×11-14
Claimed dry weight 1638 lb
Colors Red, Bahama Blue, Camo
Price $9,999; Camo $10,299
See UTV Action’s guide to 1000cc UTVs under $15,000 here: https://utvactionmag.com/13-1000cc-utvs-under-15000/
See more Hisun UTVs here: www.hisunmotors.com.
HISUN STRIKE 550
The 2021 Hisun Strike 550 is a two-seat, 53.5-inch-wide sport machine with an amazing list of standard features. A roof, windshield, mirrors, 26-inch tires on 14-inch cast-aluminum wheels, 3500-pound winch, turn signals and horn are standard equipment. This small sport machine’s cargo bed can carry 350 pounds, more than some larger sport machines. The instrument display includes speedometer, tachometer, drive position and more. Hisun UTVs are covered by a two-year limited warranty.
Motor type 546cc 4 valve single-cylinder
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ reverse
Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/NA
Rear Dual A-arm/NA”
Fuel capacity 7.5 gal.
Length/width/height 106”/53.5”/72.5”
Tire sizes: f/r 26×9-14/26×11-14
Claimed dry weight 1367 lb
Colors Red, white, blue
Price $8,999
See UTV Action’s full test of Polaris’ lowest priced 50-inch-wide sport machine, the RZR 570 here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-polaris-rzr-570/
See more Hisun UTVs here: https://www.hisunmotors.com/products/vehicle/5/strike/strike-550.
HONDA PIONEER 500
Surprised to see a Honda in a guide to UTVs UNDER $10,000? There are two! The light, agile Honda Pioneer 500 is a great recreation machine for drivers who don’t need lots of speed to have fun. Its 50-inch width lets it use width-restricted trails and makes it easy to transport. It also has Honda quality and a geared, five-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode and no drive belt. The 500 can carry 450 pounds on its rear rack, and it can tow half a ton.
Motor type 475cc liquid-cooled OHV 2-valve single
Transmission Auto-clutch 5-speed w/rev.
Drive system 2WD/4WD
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/5.9”
Rear Dual A-arm/5.9”
Brakes: f/r Hydraulic discs/disc
Fuel capacity 4.1 gal.
Towing capacity 1,000 lb.
Rack capacity 450 lb.
Length/width/height 102.6”/50”/71.3”
Tire sizes: f/r 24×8-12/24×10-12
Claimed curb weight 1,025 lb.
Color Red
Price $8,499
See UTV Action’s full test of a previous Pioneer 500 here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-2017-honda-pioneer-500/
See the full line of Honda UTVs here: https://powersports.honda.com.
HONDA PIONEER 520
The second Honda in our guide to UTVs UNDER $10,000 is the 2021 Honda Pioneer 520, a new version of the Pioneer 500 with a tilting bed that can carry 450 pounds of cargo, a larger, more powerful 518cc engine, 43cc larger than the 500’s. This machine seats two and is 50 inches wide, so it’s perfect for width-restricted trails and confined work areas. It also fits easily in the bed of a full-sized pickup. Full of fuel, the Pioneer 500 weighs only 1065 pounds, so it has an outstandingly light, agile feel. The Pioneer 520 has a belt-less, five-speed automatic transmission that can also be shifted manually with car-type paddle shifters. The transmission also provides predictable engine braking to all four wheels when in four-wheel drive. The drive system is selectable 2WD/4WD but not front differential lock. Longitudinal engine mounting orients the crankshaft front to back in the chassis, which routes the flow of power straight to the wheels without any right-angle detours, reducing powertrain friction and putting more power to the ground.
This recreation utility UTV can tow 1000 pounds from its receiver-type hitch. Independent front and rear suspension with dual-rate springs and adjustable spring preload provides a comfortable, well-controlled ride. For convenience, the Pioneer 500’s side nets swing with the door. There is storage space under the seats and under the hood, and the cabin is surprisingly roomy for such a small vehicle. The contoured seats are comfortable and offer enough support for sporty driving. It’s available in Red, Olive, Reactor Blue and Honda Phantom Camo. Pricing starts at $9499.
Motor type 518cc, liquid-cooled OHV 2-valve single
Transmission Auto-clutch 5-speed w/rev.
Drive system 2WD/4WD
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/5.8”
Rear Dual A-arm/5.9”
Brakes: f/r Hydraulic discs/disc
Fuel capacity 4.1 gal.
Towing capacity 1,000 lb.
Rack capacity 450 lb.
Length/width/height 105”/50”/71.2”
Tire sizes: f/r 24×8-12/24×10-12
Claimed curb weight 1,065 lb.
Colors Red, Olive, Reactor Blue,
Honda Phantom Camo
Price $9,499-$9,799
See UTV Action’s full test of a previous Pioneer 500 model here: https://utvactionmag.com/test-2017-honda-pioneer-500/
See the full line of Honda UTVs here: https://powersports.honda.com
MASSIMO T-BOSS 550F
The Massimo T-Boss 550F is a two-seat, 58-inch-wide recreation machine with a 33-horsepower, single-cylinder, 493cc engine. A fully automatic dual-range transmission provides plenty of climbing and pulling power and a 45-mph top speed. The dump bed’s sides fold down. Standard equipment includes a roof, windshield, winch, heavy-duty front bumper, mirrors and aluminum wheels.
Motor type 493cc single-cylinder
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS
Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/NA
Rear Dual A-arm/NA”
Fuel capacity 4.8 gal.
Length/width/height 129”/58”/75.6”
Tire sizes: f/r 25×8-12/25×10-12
Claimed dry weight 1157 lb
Colors Black, red, blue, Camo, Sand, green, orange
Price $9495
See UTV Action’s full test on the Massimo T-Boss 550F here: https://utvactionmag.com/massimo-t-boss-550f/
See more Massimo UTVs here: www.massimomotor.com.
TRACKER 500S
The 2021 Tracker 500S and the Arctic Cat Prowler 500 are mechanical twins, but the Tracker is much less expensive. This 56.4-inch-wide recreation machine fits in a full-size pickup, and it can carry 500 pounds in its tilting cargo bed. The bed has an enclosed storage compartment. The fully automatic dual-range transmission features automatic engine braking, and the drive system offers selectable 2WD/4WD.
Motor type 443cc 4-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC
single
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/EBS & rev.
Drive system 2WD/4WD
Suspension/travel:
Front Dual A-arm/7.5”
Rear Dual A-arm/7.5”
Brakes: f/r Hydraulic disc
Fuel capacity 8.5 gal.
Towing capacity 1,500 lb.
Bed capacity 500 lb.
Length/width/height 106.4”/56.4”/76.7”
Tire sizes: f/r 25×9-12/25×11-12
Claimed dry weight 1,095 lb.
Colors Black, red
Price $7,999
POLARIS RANGER 500
The Polaris Ranger 500 is a two-seat recreation utility machine that is 58 inches wide. This machine’s 32-horsepower, 500cc engine; fully automatic, transmission-selectable 2WD/4WD with Turf mode; and 10 inches of ground clearance give it impressive all-terrain capability. Ranger 500s can tow 1500 pounds and carry 500 pounds in the dump bed.
Motor type 500cc 4-valve, liquid-cooled, 4-valve
DOHC single
Transmission Dual-range CVT w/rev.
Drive system 1WD/2WD/4WD
Suspension/travel:
Front MacPherson strut/9”
Rear Dual A-arm/10”
Brakes: f/r Dual disc/dual disc
Fuel capacity 9 gal.
Towing capacity 1,500 lb.
Bed capacity 500 lb.
Length/width/height 110”/58”/73”
Tire sizes: f/r 25×8-12/25×11-12
Claimed dry weight 1,065 lb.
Colors Solar Red, Sage Green
Price $9,499
Find out about the powerful Ranger 570/EPS here: https://utvactionmag.com/2020-polaris-ranger-570-eps/
See the full Polaris Ranger lineup here: https://ranger.polaris.com.
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