Buying the Best UTV

 If you are in the market for a new utility task vehicle (UTV), you want something that isn’t afraid to get down and dirty, a man’s UTV. There are quite a few available choices out there when UTV shopping, and choosing the right one can be a headache at times. Let us help ease the pain a little by offering up a few tips on buying the best UTV for you.

 The first thing you need to figure out is why you are buying a new UTV: work or play? This one decision will form every one afterwards. If you are looking to use your new vehicle for work, you are going to want to look for things such as load capacity, size and even the ability to attach a snowplow for winter work. Recreational UTV users are looking primarily for agility and speed. Some of these recreational vehicles can hit speeds of 50 miles an hour, double that of workhorse UTVs.

 For recreational users planning on hitting the trails, make sure you check on the laws regarding UTV use in your area. These laws vary state to state and can actually be a no go for public trails in your area. This is very important to look into, as some states do not even have a registration category which means you are restricted to private land only.

 How about your buddies? Maybe you want to bring them along for some fun. Then you are going to have to pay attention to the passenger versus cargo space. The more people you fit into your UTV, the less space you have for cargo. It is possible to find some UTV’s with folding seats, allowing for a little extra cargo space when needed. Pay attention to the overall size of the UTV when comparing passenger versus cargo space. You can forgo a lot of your maneuverability for a much larger vehicle, which includes decent room for people and cargo.

 To protect those passengers riding in your UTV, it is highly recommended that you look for ROPS-certified vehicles. The roll over bars in UTV’s are meant to save lives, and the ones that display a certified sticker have met the safety standards designed by either OSHA or ANSI. Be sure to ask and learn how these certified vehicles can save the lives of your friends and family.