The best drive belt for a 2018-2026 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 (3 seat) or a 2019-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Crew is the Hunterworks Ranger XP 1000 belt, part number HW-925RM, priced at $169 ($173 with the optional $4 belt change tool). It is made in the USA and was built specifically for the Ranger rather than copied from another machine's belt. It does not fit the 2018 Ranger XP 1000 Crew (that one has its own listing) or the Ranger 1000 SOHC / Non-XP. The OEM part number it replaces is not listed in our product data, so check your old belt or Polaris parts book before ordering. The biggest reason owners pick it: the Hunterworks belt is, in Todd's words, the first true Ranger belt, where every other Ranger belt used or mimicked a 2016 RZR Turbo belt.
Which belt fits my Ranger XP 1000?
Fitment comes straight from the product listing. Check your year and body style before you order, because Polaris changed things around in 2018.
| Make | Model | Years | Replaces OEM # |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris | Ranger XP 1000 (3 seat) | 2018-2026 | Not listed |
| Polaris | Ranger XP 1000 Crew | 2019-2026 | Not listed |
The Hunterworks part number for all of these is HW-925RM. Does not fit: 2018 Crew, or the Ranger 1000 SOHC (Non-XP). If you are not sure which one you own, look at the clutch cover and the model plate, or ask us before you buy.
How does the Hunterworks belt compare to OEM and aftermarket belts?
Here is the side-by-side. Where we cannot confirm a fact from the other brand's own page, the table says so rather than guessing.
| Belt | Price | Cord material | Made in | OEM-spec dimensions | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterworks HW-925RM | $169 | Proprietary construction (details not published) | USA | Built for the Ranger XP 1000 | Limited warranty (see Belt Warranty page) |
| OEM Polaris | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| SuperATV | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
| Gates G-Force | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |
We are not going to tell you what the other guys do or do not do. Check their pages, then compare against the Hunterworks row.
What is different about the Hunterworks Ranger XP 1000 belt?
Todd designs every Hunterworks product, and this belt came out of a simple problem. For years, every Ranger belt on the market, factory or aftermarket, either was a 2016 RZR Turbo belt or copied one. The Ranger is a different machine with a different job, so a belt shaped for a sport car is not a perfect match. Todd built this one for the Ranger and set out to make it work better than the old version.
The construction is proprietary, and it is made in the USA. The product description calls it engineered for toughness and strength, with higher strength than OEM. We are not going to put a number on that, because the number is not something we publish.
What does that change on the machine? Hunterworks belts are built for better grip, less jerky starts and less secondary squeal. On a Ranger that spends its life hauling a loaded bed, pulling a trailer or crawling through a food plot, a belt that grabs cleanly and does not slip is the point. If you want to get the most out of any new belt, follow the break-in below.
Break-in is simple: keep it at half throttle or less for the first 30 miles and let it go through a couple of heat and cool cycles so it seats in the clutch faces. It fully limbers up over the first 100 to 200 miles, then ride it normally.
What do Ranger owners say about the Hunterworks belt?
The belt carries a 4.84 average rating across 25 reviews. Here are three from verified buyers.
- "Excellent belt. Arrived very quickly and as advertised. I used a Hunterworks video to help me install it. Will definitely buy again." (Brian T.)
- "Hunter works is the best in the business. Superfast shipping and always the right part. I've never broke a hunterworks belt." (James G.)
- "I've only got about 15 miles on it so far but its doing well this far!" (Kade G.)
How do I change the belt on a Ranger XP 1000?
- Park on level ground, let the machine cool, and remove the clutch cover.
- Open the secondary clutch sheaves. A belt change tool makes this much easier, and the optional $4 version is available with the belt.
- Walk the old belt off the clutches and check both clutch faces for glazing or damage.
- Install the new belt with the part number facing out.
- Reinstall the clutch cover, then run the break-in described above.
Hunterworks has step-by-step videos for most machines on our Videos page.
Common questions
Which Polaris models does this belt fit?
It fits the 2018-2026 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 (3 seat) and the 2019-2026 Ranger XP 1000 Crew.
What does this belt not fit?
It does not fit the 2018 Ranger XP 1000 Crew, which has a separate listing, or the Ranger 1000 SOHC / Non-XP.
What is the part number?
The Hunterworks part number is HW-925RM.
Is it made in the USA?
Yes. Hunterworks belts are made in the USA, and Todd, the owner, designs every one of them. You can contact him directly with clutching questions.
Is there a warranty?
Yes. Hunterworks belts carry a limited warranty. Read the Belt Warranty page linked on the product before installing, since it covers what is and is not covered.
Do I need the belt change tool?
No, but a belt change tool makes opening the secondary much easier. It is a $4 add-on when you order the belt.
Ready to order?
If you own a 2018-2026 Ranger XP 1000, the Hunterworks HW-925RM belt is the one we build for it, and it ships free in two days. You can also browse everything we sell for your machine in the Ranger XP 1000 collection.