UTV Buying Guide
When you need a powerful vehicle with off-roading capabilities for work or recreational riding purposes, you should investigate UTVs. Utility terrain vehicles, also known as side-by-sides, are convenient, compact, comfortable, and affordable powersports vehicles that can transport you and your crew of workers or your whole family wherever you need to go that’s off the beaten path.
It’s important to take some things into account when purchasing a UTV, though, to make sure you get exactly what you need. Here are some aspects to consider.
Seating Needs
The nice thing about UTVs is that they offer a lot more space than their quad cousins, with room for anywhere from two to six passengers on most models. Obviously, the more seats, the higher the overall cost will be, but you don’t want to skimp on seats and not have room for all the passengers you might possibly bring along for the ride.
Safety Features
UTVs can come with a range of different safety features, including seat belts, windshields, half-doors or full enclosures, soft or hard canopy roofs, and so forth. It’s important to think about which features matter to you and which ones you might want to install later on as an aftermarket accessory. Just keep in mind that not every single safety feature will come standard on every model, so if you’re looking for something specific, you’ll want to look at the list of features carefully before you buy.
Hauling Capacity
Models will vary widely in how much weight they’re capable of towing behind them. Usually, a sport-oriented UTV won’t have a very high towing capacity, but sturdy utility-focused models can carry hundreds or even more than a thousand pounds!
Cargo Space
Some UTVs have more cargo space available on them than others. If storing lots of cargo on the vehicle itself is a priority for you, you’ll want to look for a model with lots of space between the seats and also a cargo bay at the rear of the vehicle.
Usage
Finally, it’s really helpful to think about how you intend to use the UTV before you buy it. Some models are lightweight and agile, making them perfect for trail-riding and more recreational riding. Other UTVs are extremely utilitarian in their design, with wider profiles and higher overall vehicle weights and typically much slower top speeds. Some models combine the best of both worlds, so you can select one of these if you need your UTV to be multipurpose.
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