[jimmyp]

Im curious if anyone makes a better than stock drive belt for the 400? I have had my ranger for a little over a year, and am about to put my 2nd belt on this pig. The polaris belt is cheap enough, i don't mind to put one a year on it, but if there is a better one I'd like to know.

I dont mud or beat on mine, stock size tires (an inch narrower on back) GBC big horn equivalent. Lots of on road miles around the farm, Some light mud encountered when working hunting dogs, and hunting. i basically look at replacing it when it kind of bumps as I ease into the throttle.

Whats your thoughts

Jim

 

[SiPPMSH]

To be honest...I'm a little surprised that you've even had to replace your belt considering the way your rig is setup and the style of riding you do! Do you ever pull a trailer behind it or anything like that? Personal Opinion: Dayco makes a great belt; I've always been happy with their drive belts...

What year is your Ranger 400?

 

[commanderjjones]

I agree with the above. You might need to consider using low range more often.

But with that being said, I have always been a fan of the OEM belt, but I've had very good luck so far out of the Gates C-12 (carbon fiber) belt that I've been running on my RZR. It's less than half the cost of OEM and has lasted longer than OEM and is still going (knock on wood).

 

[SiPPMSH]

I agree with the above. You might need to consider using low range more often.

But with that being said, I have always been a fan of the OEM belt, but I've had very good luck so far out of the Gates C-12 (carbon fiber) belt that I've been running on my RZR. It's less than half the cost of OEM and has lasted longer than OEM and is still going (knock on wood).

I had a feeling someone woudl chime in on the Gates belts. I guess I need to just give one a shot and see how I like them. I've been a little biased in teh past because I absolutely HATE their serpentine belts! lol

 

[Doanan Philen]

I don't believe gates offers the c12 for the 400, or i would be running it. They do offer a standard belt. I run the standard and haven't had any problems on it yet.. Knock on wood haha

 

[commanderjjones]

I don't believe gates offers the c12 for the 400, or i would be running it. They do offer a standard belt. I run the standard and haven't had any problems on it yet.. Knock on wood haha

I saw the G-Force (Kevlar) belt listed for the '10-'11 model as part # 20G4022. However I do NOT recommend using the Kevlar belt. I have heard bad things about the Kevlar cords wearing grooves in the clutch sheaves.

If they made a carbon version, it would be part #20C4022 for the '10-'11 model, but I can't find that being a valid part number, so you may be correct about them not making the carbon one for the 400.

 

[DONP]

I just put the gates c2239 belt on my 500...should be same belt for 400. No time on it yet but hope to this weekend.oops that 2239 was dayco #sorry!

 

[commanderjjones]

I pieced this together from the Gates catalog. The forum is not letting me post it as I had it spaced, but you get the idea.

engine year OEM belt G-Force C-12 Standard
Ranger .................................................................... 425cc 2004-2000 3211077 20G4022
Ranger .................................................................... 455cc 2014-2010 3211077 20G4022
Ranger .................................................................... 498cc 2013-2011 3211113 19G3982 19C3982
Ranger .................................................................... 498cc 2010 3211077 20G4022
Ranger .................................................................... 499cc 2009-1998 3211077 20G4022
Ranger .................................................................... 683cc 2009-2008 3211118 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger .................................................................... 683cc 2007-2006 3211106 19G4022 19C4022
Ranger .................................................................... 760cc 2014-2013 3211162 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger 6x6 ............................................................. 760cc 2014-2013 3211162 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger 6x6 ............................................................. 760cc 2012-2010 3211133 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger Crew ........................................................... 498cc 2013-2011 3211113 19G3982 19C3982
Ranger Crew ........................................................... 683cc 2009-2008 3211118 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger Crew ........................................................... 760cc 2014-2013 3211162 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger Crew ........................................................... 760cc 2012-2010 3211133 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger Crew ........................................................... 875cc 2014 3211149 23G4140 23C4140
Ranger Crew Diesel ..............................................904cc Diesel 2014-2012 3211135 33G3836
Ranger Crew Diesel (W.P. Belt) .............................904ccDiesel 2014-2012 3070367 9390
Ranger Crew EPS .................................................. 760cc 2011 3211133 24G4022 24C4022
Ranger Diesel .......................................................904ccDiesel 2014-2011 3211135 33G3836
Ranger Diesel (W.P. Belt) ...................................... 904ccDiesel 2014-2011 3070367 9390
Ranger HD .............................................................. 683cc 2009 3211118 24G4022 24C4022

 

[jimmyp]

Im guessing putting the 3rd belt on in 287hrs is not common? haha. I would say my wife tooling around the yard/farm in high is likely a big part of the issue, and possibly using it to "work" young horses.

Someone asked what year this thing is, It is a '10

Jim

 

[commanderjjones]

.....I would say my wife tooling around the yard/farm in high is likely a big part of the issue,.....

Yeap, a lot of start/stop and low speed driving in high range is hard on a belt. It's sort of counterintuitive because to those who aren't familiar with teh CVT system, it seems like "babying" it would be easy on the whole drivetrain.....but not true for the belt.

 

[SiPPMSH]

Sooooo I just looked over Gates' full 2015 catalog and wouldn't you know it...no belts for the Ranger 570...not Kevlar...not Carbon...

Actually this is the same issue I had with Dayco (my preferred belt manufacturer)...they didn't make one for the Ranger 570 either so I ended up buying an OEM...