* = digits that would transfer to 17 digit VIN and are used in digits 4-8 respectively
** = 9th digit will be used on color/featured versions of models (not including the base)
First 3 digits and 9th digit are used in model number only. They are not used with the 17 digit VIN.
MODEL
YEAR
11
12
13
CHASSISDRIVELINEENGINECATEGORYOPTION REGION
C = Sportsman 6x6
D = Sportsman Tour
E = Trail Boss
F = Sportsman Youth
G = Sport
H = RANGER 6x6
J = RZR XP
K = Sport Youth
M = Sportsman
N = Trail Blazer
P = Phoenix
R = RANGER Midsize
S = RZR
T = Sportsman X2
U = RANGER Fullsize
V = RZR
W = Multi-pass RGR
X = Multi-pass RZR
Z = Sportsman XP
A = 2x4 Chain
B = 2x4 Shaft
C = 4x4 AC Drive
E = 4x4 Shaft / IRS
G = 4x4 Chain rear /
shaft front
H = 4x4 Shaft / IRS
J = 2x4 Swing arm Manual
N = 4x4 Shaft ADC
P = 2x4 / IRS Manual
R = 6x6 Shaft / IRS
T = 4x4 Shaft / Trailing Arm
X = 4x4 Shaft EBS
Displacement in cc divided
by 10 and rounded to two
digits
(i.e. 50 = 498cc)
- - - - - - - - - - - -
For electric vehicles
08 = 48 Volt
12 = 72 Volt
- - OR - -
5 = 550
6 = 570
7 = 760
8 = 850
9 = 875
E = EPS
D = Diesel
F = D + E
A = ORV
D = Diesel
E = EU On-road
F = INT’L
G = EV
L = LSV
M = Military
S = Scandinavian
V = EU On-road
C = Calif.
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Designation
Example: 4XARH50A0D3000000
Vehicle DescriptorsVehicle Identifiers
World Mfg. ID
Individual Serial No.
Chassis
Driveline
Engine Size
Engine Modifier
Category
Check Digit
Model Year *
Mfg. Location
1234567891011121314151617
4XARH50A0D3000000
* Model Year: A = 2010; B = 2011; C = 2012; D = 2013
Engine Designation Number
EH46PLE..........................................455cc High Output Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke SOHC, Electric Start
EH500PLE............................................................ 498cc Single Cylinder, Liquid Cooled, 4-Stroke SOHC, Electric Start
Whenever corresponding about a Polaris RANGER utility vehicle, be sure to refer to the Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) and the engine model and serial number.
The VIN can be found stamped on the lower frame rail on the front LH side of the vehicle.
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The engine model and serial number can be found on a decal applied to the engine’s magneto cover.
NOTE: When ordering service parts be sure to use the correct parts manual.
NOTE: Polaris factory publications can be found at www.polarisindustries.com or purchased from
www.purepolaris.com.
Replacement Keys
Replacement keys can be made from the original key. To identify which series the key is, t ake the fir st two digit s on the
original key and refer to the chart to the right for the proper part number.
Special tools may be required while servicing this vehicle. Some of the tools listed or depicted are mandatory, while other
tools may be substituted with a similar tool, if available. Polaris recommends the use of Polaris Special Tools when
servicing any Polaris product. Dealers may order special tools through Polaris’ official tool supplier, SPX Corporation,
by phone at 1-800-328-6657 or on-line at