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Specs

New or used
Used
Availability
In stock
Colour
Sage Green
Available colours
Boardwalk Blue, Indy Red, Sage Green, Stealth Black, Mossy Oak Camo (see Options for pricing)Manufacturer spec
Displacement
499 ccManufacturer spec
Engine cycle
Four-strokeManufacturer specDealer: 4-stroke
Cooling
Liquid-cooledManufacturer specDealer: Liquid
Transmission
P/R/N/L/HManufacturer spec
Drive
4WDManufacturer specDealer: 4x4
Seat height
33.8 inManufacturer specDealer: 33.75 in. (85.7 cm)
Wheelbase
50.5 inManufacturer specDealer: 50.5 in. (128.3 cm)
Ground clearance
11.3 inManufacturer specDealer: 11.25 in. (28.6 cm)
Dry weight
731 lbManufacturer specDealer: 731 lbs. (332 kg)
Towing capacity
1,225 lbManufacturer specDealer: 1,225 lbs. (555.7 kg)
Model code
A08MN50AX
VIN
4XAMN50A48B600052
Stock #
U600052
All details from the dealer (17)
Model Type
Rec / Utility

Additional Specifications

Drive System
Automatic PVT 2WD / AWDManufacturer spec
Engine Braking System
StandardManufacturer spec
Active Descent Control
StandardManufacturer spec
Wheels
Cast aluminum or stamped steelManufacturer spec
Hitch / Type
Standard / receiverManufacturer spec
Instrumentation
Digital gauge•Speedometer•Odometer•Tachometer•Tripmeter•Hourmeter•Clock•Gear indicator•Fuel gauge•Hi temp / low battery lights•DC outletManufacturer spec

Brakes/Wheels/Tires

Brakes
Front: Single lever hydraulic disc Rear: Hydraulic rear foot brakeManufacturer spec
Tires
Front: 26 x 8R12; PXT Rear: 26 x 11R12; PXTManufacturer spec

Dimensions

Length
83 in. (210.8 cm)Manufacturer spec
Height
48 in. (121.9 cm)Manufacturer spec
Width
48 in. (121.9 cm)Manufacturer spec

Drivetrain

Drive
ShaftManufacturer spec

Engine

Carburetion
39 mm throttle body, EFIManufacturer spec
Starting
Electric with recoil back-upManufacturer spec

Operational

Suspension
Front: MacPherson strut; 8.2 in. (20.8 cm) travel Rear: Fully independent, progressive rate with anti-roll bar; 9.5 in. (24.1 cm) travelManufacturer spec
Load Capacity
Front Rack: 90 lbs. (40.8 kg) Rear Rack: 180 lbs. (81.6 kg)Manufacturer spec

From the dealer's page

Whether you want to hunt, hit the trails, or just get the job done, this is the model that made the Sportsman® name what it is. It’s the perfect balance of all-around work and play functionality. Boasting new standard features for 2008, the legend just keeps setting the bar higher.

Price history

Tracked since Oct 12, 2026 · last checked 3h ago

Price details as printed by the dealer

  1. Price$3,999

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  • FRED'S FASTRAC SALES & SERVICE INC (this listing)

Prices as listed by dealers; auction results labelled; a dashed gap = no listed price.

Timeline

  1. First seen

    Oct 12, 2026

Market context

Comp set: 2006–2010 Polaris Sportsman 500 EFI · 1 listing

Fewer than three comparable units are indexed, so there is no honest median to compare against yet. We would rather show nothing than a number we cannot stand behind.