Content Source: 2020 RZR S 1000 / S4 1000 Owner’s Manual (9930957 R01) > Operation Chapter

IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle.Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Towing a RZR

Towing this vehicle is not recommended. Always transport the vehicle on a trailer or flatbed with all four wheels off the ground. See the Transporting the Vehicle section for details.
If towing a disabled vehicle is unavoidable, place the disabled vehicle’s transmission in neutral. Tow the shortest distance possible. Do not operate faster than 16 km/h (10 MPH).

Towing Loads

WARNING
Towing improperly can alter vehicle handling and may cause loss of control or brake instability.
Always follow these precautions when towing:
  1. Never load more than 68.1 kg (150 lbs.) tongue weight on the towing bracket.
  2. When transporting heavy loads and/or when towing, always operate the vehicle in low gear.
  3. Do not operate the vehicle faster than 16 km/h (10 MPH) when towing. See the Hauling Cargo section. Towing a trailer increases braking distance.
  4. Do not tow more than the recommended weight for the vehicle. See the Specifications chapter for this vehicle’s maximum weight capacity.
  5. Attach a trailer to the trailer hitch bracket only. Do not attach a trailer to any other location or you may lose control of the vehicle.
  6. Never tow a trailer on a grade steeper than 15°.
Total Towed Load Weight (Level Ground) Total Towed Load Weight (15° grade) Total Hitch Vertical Weight Maximum Towing Speed
1,500 lbs.
(681 kg)
850 lbs.
(386 kg)
150 lbs.
(68.1 kg)
10 MPH
(16 km/h)

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