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2025 · Base, not Premium or Ultimate Trail · ATV

Polaris Sportsman 850 specs & tools

This record covers the base 2025 Sportsman 850. Premium and Ultimate Trail weights and equipment differ. Rack ratings do not replace the total vehicle capacity.

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850 — Base, not Premium or Ultimate Trail

Years represented: 2025. Market: US, 49-state configuration. Save this selection to fill supported calculator defaults on this browser. Every input stays editable.

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Tools for this machine

Compare tire sizesCalculate clearance changeSpeedometer calculatorEffective gearingWill it fit my trailer?Plan a mixed trailer loadPayload calculatorTowing calculatorWinch calculatorFuel range calculatorBattery runtime calculator

Only supported, reviewed fields are loaded. Missing values and loaded weight must be entered by you. Stock tire measurements are nominal. Limits remain conditional on the complete owner’s manual.

Configuration and source qualifications
  • Towing: 1500 lb on level ground; avoid inclines. Maximum tongue load 150 lb, with rear rack cargo plus tongue load limited to 240 lb.
  • Manual limits towing to 10 mph on level surfaces and 5 mph in rough terrain, turns and hills. Follow the complete manual and vehicle labels.

Stock published dimensions are planning references. Measure your actual machine, including accessories. Nominal tire measurements can differ from mounted measurements.

Quick answers for this exact 2025 configuration

How wide is it?

46 in. Published stock configuration for the named year and trim.

How long is it?

83 in. Published stock configuration for the named year and trim.

How much does it weigh?

796 lb. Base-model dry weight, not Premium weight; not operating or loaded weight.

What front tires are stock?

26 x 8-14 . Published stock configuration for the named year and trim.

How much fuel does it hold?

5.25 US-gal. Published stock configuration for the named year and trim.

What is its towing rating?

1500 lb. Maximum towed load on level ground; manual says to avoid towing on inclines.

The source table below covers height, clearance, engine, seating and other fields when reviewed. These answers do not apply automatically to another year or trim.

Will this machine fit your trailer?

Load the reviewed stock length and overall width, then override them with your actual footprint. Add other machines or compare trailer presets. Loaded weight is always your input.

Plan this machine’s trailer fit Read the trailer guide

Published specifications

2025 Polaris Sportsman 850 — Base, not Premium or Ultimate Trail — reviewed 2026-10-05
Length83 inPublished stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Width46 inPublished stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Height49 inPublished stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Wheelbase53 inPublished stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Published weight796 lbBase-model dry weight, not Premium weight; not operating or loaded weight. · Manufacturer source
Gross vehicle weightNot verified for this record
Total payload575 lbOperator, cargo, accessories and hitch load count toward total capacity. · Manufacturer source
Towing capacity1500 lbMaximum towed load on level ground; manual says to avoid towing on inclines. · Manufacturer source
Hitch vertical limit150 lbRear rack cargo plus tongue load must also stay within the 240 lb rear rack limit. · Manufacturer source
Ground clearance11.6 inPublished stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Fuel capacity5.25 US-galPublished stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Stock front tires26 x 8-14 Published stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Stock rear tires26 x 10-14 Published stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
SeatingNot verified for this record
Engine850 cc EHO850LE Published stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
TransmissionAutomatic PVT; H/L/N/R/P Published stock configuration for the named year and trim. · Manufacturer source
Front wheelNot verified for this record
Rear wheelNot verified for this record
Battery specificationNot verified for this record
Engine oil capacity2 US-qtPublished engine oil capacity; confirm the complete fill procedure. · Manufacturer source
Engine oil specificationNot verified for this record
MSRPNot verified for this record

Maintenance & owner reference

Find the exact owner’s manual for service intervals, oil/fluids, air-filter care, battery procedures and drivetrain inspections. If a field above is not verified, it is deliberately withheld. A capacity is not a complete fill procedure, and no universal service interval is assumed.

Read the reference guide and use the printable pre-ride checklist. A completed checklist is a reminder, not a vehicle inspection certificate.

Planning with these measurements

Use published width and length for an initial trailer-space calculation, then measure the actual machine, gate, ramps and tie-down space. Calculate weight separately from physical fit: dry, wet and curb figures exclude some operating load. Tire-change calculations use nominal sizes and cannot determine approved fitment or predict loaded ground clearance.

Sources and corrections

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