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Gates 23R3856 Automatic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) Belt - Drive Belt
| Brand | Gates 23R3856 |
|---|---|
| Position | Drive Belt |
| Top Width | 1.232 |
| Top Width | 31 |
| Construction | Double notched |
| Color | Black |
| Thickness | .567 |
| Thickness | 14.4 |
| Cord Material | Aramid |
| Cross Section Designation | Rvs-r |
| Outside Circumference | 1009 |
| Outside Circumference | 39.737 |
| Type | Power sport specialty high performance cvt belt |
| Belt Material | Epdm |
| Angle | 24 |
| 9829 | 1.161 |
| 9829 | 29.5 |
| 9830 | 38.563 |
| 9830 | 979.5 |
| 9837 | Yes |
| Angle | 24 |
| Belt Material | Epdm |
| Color | Black |
| Construction | Double notched |
| Cord Material | Aramid |
| Fabric Bottom | Yes |
| Notched | Yes |
| OE Comparison Rating | Oe improved |
| Outside Circumference (in) | 39.737 |
| Outside Circumference (mm) | 1009 |
| Pitch Length (in) | 38.563 |
| Pitch Length (mm) | 979.5 |
| Fits | —129 vehicles |
OE improved design. Engineered as an upgraded replacement for demanding CVT service.
Double-notched construction. Helps maintain flexibility and consistent belt engagement.
Aramid cord reinforcement. Adds strength for severe operating conditions.
Cross-references Dayco XTX2268, Gates 23C3856 and Gates 23G3856 for the same application. See all 5.
G-Force RedLine CVT Belt Overview
The Gates 23R3856 is a high-performance CVT belt from the G-Force RedLine line, built for powersport applications that demand consistent power transfer. Its double-notched construction, aramid cord, and EPDM belt material support strong response under demanding off-road use.
Key Features
- G-Force RedLine CVT belt engineered for performance-focused transmission service.
- Double-notched construction helps maintain flexibility and belt engagement.
- Aramid cord material adds strength for demanding operating conditions.
- EPDM belt material and fabric bottom support durability in severe use.
- OE Improved comparison rating reflects an upgraded replacement design.
Detailed Product Description
Gates designed the 23R3856 as a specialty CVT belt for powersport and off-road applications where heat, load, and speed changes place extra stress on the drive system. The belt uses a 24-degree angle, a 31 mm top width, and a 39.737-inch outside circumference, with a 29.5 mm pitch width and 38.563-inch pitch length. These dimensions and the RVS-R section help identify the correct replacement for the intended transmission setup. The Gates 23R3856 is part of the G-Force RedLine CVT Belts product line, which focuses on improved acceleration and reduced speed-ratio and energy loss in extreme environments. This part cross-references Dayco XTX2268 for the same application.
What This Part Helps Address
- Belt slip under load
- Loss of acceleration response
- Reduced top-speed performance
- Premature wear from demanding off-road operation
- Inconsistent CVT power delivery
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the belt dimensions, section designation, and transmission requirements before installation. Match the top width, pitch width, outside circumference, and angle to the original specification for proper fitment and operation. Inspect the CVT system for pulley wear, contamination, or damage before installing a new belt.
Quality Assurance
Gates is a recognized OE supplier, and the OE Improved rating indicates this belt is engineered as an upgraded replacement for the original application.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Mud Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ultimate | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Mud Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2026 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Mud Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | W/Short Wheel Base; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Mud Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2025 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP EPS Ride Command Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ride Command Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ultimate | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2024 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2023 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2023 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2023 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2023 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2023 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ride Command Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2022 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Ultimate Trail | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2021 | Polaris | Sportsman MV850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP S | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2020 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Premium | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2019 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2018 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2017 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP Limited | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP Hunter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 High Lifter Edition | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2016 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP EPS | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 Touring XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Sportsman 1000 XP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2015 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 Touring SP | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Scrambler 1000 XP EPS | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 XP HO | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Scrambler 850 XP HO EPS LE | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 HO Touring EPS | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 HO Touring EPS Bronze Mist LE | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 HO XP EPS | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 HO XP EPS Browning LE | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman 850 HO XP EPS Pearl White LE | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman Forest 850 | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
| 2014 | Polaris | Sportsman WV850 HO | -L | -- | U/K | Drive Belt | Preferred; G-Force RedLine CVT Belts |
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