Fleet # –
Year – 2010
Make – CFMOTO
Model – CF500T-3
Body Style – 4×4 UTV
VIN/SN – LCELDTZ16A6000338
Odometer Numbers –
Hours –
Engine Make/Model – 493cc 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine 38-hp
Cyl – 1
Fuel Type – Gasoline
Transmission Name – Continuously Variable (CVT)
Transmission Type – Automatic
Single Axle/Dual Axle – Single axle/Single wheel
Tire Size/Type – 25 x 8.00-12
Tire Condition – Fair
Plow Size –
Dump Box Size – 4
Drivetrain – 4X4
GVWR –
Does the unit operate? – Yes
Does the vehicle start? – Yes
Are keys available? – Yes
Ownership Information – Certificate of Origin Only
Mechanical Condition – Fair
Mechanical Notes – Well maintained.
Body Condition – Fair
Body Notes – Solid with average wear, view images.
Interior Condition – Fair
Misc Info – Comes as shown in the photos.
The following general information is web-sourced and may contain variances from the subject unit:
2010 CFMOTO CF500T-3 (commonly known as the Rancher 500 UTV), a versatile utility side-by-side. Based on the exact specifications and VIN details you provided, here is everything you need to know about this machine's design, capabilities, and mechanics:
The Powertrain & Engine (CF188-A)
The CFMOTO CF188-A engine platform.
- Displacement & Design: It features a 493cc single-cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled engine. Unlike modern fuel-injected models, this 2010 edition utilizes a reliable, traditionally carbureted fuel system.
- Power Output: It produces approximately 32 to 38 horsepower, providing strong mid-range torque ideal for hauling, towing, and tackling moderate off-road obstacles.
- Starting System: The engine relies on a primary electric starter, but the CF188-A platform uniquely retains a mechanical recoil (pull) starter as a manual backup in case your battery dies while out in the field.
Transmission & Selector Layout
The "L, H, N, R" configuration denotes a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) automatic setup with manual range selection:
- L (Low): Limits top speed but maximizes torque. Always use Low gear when towing a trailer, ascending steep inclines, or crawling through heavy mud to prevent slipping and overheating the CVT belt.
- H (High): Used for normal trail riding and maximum top speed on flat ground.
- N (Neutral) & R (Reverse): Standard operational gears.
This transmission pairs with a selectable 2WD / 4WD system that includes a mechanical front differential lock, allowing you to lock all four wheels together when maximum traction is needed.
Utility & Working Capacities
This specific variant is customized for property maintenance and light homestead labor:
- The Manual Dump Body: The 4'L x 38"W bed has a gas-shock assisted tilting mechanism. The cargo bed itself is rated for a maximum capacity of 150 kg (approx. 330 lbs). Overloading the bed beyond this point can drastically affect steering stability.
- Towing Power: It is structurally rated to handle a 550 kg (1,212 lbs) maximum rolling trailer weight, with a maximum tongue weight limit on the rear hitch of 50 kg (110 lbs).
- Tires: The 25×8.00-12 front tires provide a nimble, responsive steering footprint while maintaining a respectable factory ground clearance.
Maintenance Guidelines & Capacities
When performing service or diagnostic work, look out for these structural data points found in the CFMOTO CF500-3 Owner's Manual:
- Tire Pressures (Cold): Keep the front tires at roughly 10 psi (70 kPa) and the rear tires slightly firmer at 12 psi (84 kPa).
- Weight Profile: The dry machine itself weighs roughly 1,221 lbs, with a maximum overall Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 2,044 lbs (including the driver, passenger, cargo, and accessories).
- Water Crossing Limit: The maximum safe depth for water or stream crossings is 13 inches (33 cm). Attempting to cross deeper water risks swamping the low-slung CVT air intake or the carburetor.
Terms of Sale:
All sales are final. No refunds will be issued. This item is being sold as is, where is, with no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected this item and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgment solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this item at the buyer request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the item. Seller is NOT responsible for providing tools or heavy equipment to aid in removal. Items left on seller premises after this removal deadline will revert back to possession of the seller, with no refund.
