2x4 vs. 4x4
If your utv is going to spend most of its life on farm lanes, gravel roads, and flat ground, you can probably get along without four-wheel drive, which will save you about $1,000. If your UTV is going to see mud, off-trail use, or be used in the snow, however, four-wheel drive is the way to go.
ROPS
Almost all UTVs have a roll-bar device, or ROPS (roll-over protection structure), to protect the occupants should the vehicle tip over. Those that are ROPS-certified meet a design standard developed by either OSHA or ANSI, and will display a certification sticker. Only about half the UTVs are ROPS-certified, so make an informed choice. I think it would be good idea to make ROPS certification an industry-wide standard.
UTV Options
You can customize a UTV with an endless array of accessories, from tool racks and plows to chrome wheels and custom body kits. My accessory list includes:
A Cab Roof in either lightweight aluminum or composite, to provide shade and rain protection. If you'll be out in the cold a lot, fully enclosed cabs in canvas, steel and composite materials are available, as well as cab heaters.
A Windshield really helps cut the wind chill effect in cool weather or winter. Plastic windshields are lighter and less expensive than glass, but tend to have a static charge that attracts dust, and they can get scratched over time. A glass windshield solves both of those problems. Some windshields are designed to fold down, so you can enjoy the breeze in warm weather.
A 4,000-pound Capacity Winch-because when a UTV is stuck, it's really stuck. Before you go charging through your back-40 bog, remember that a UTV weighs 300 to 700 pounds more than even the largest ATV.
A Gun Scabbard to transport your firearms safely and a roof rack to carry a duck boat or canoe. For about $400 you can upgrade to camo bodywork, but I doubt it will help you sneak up on anything. I'll take a blaze-orange UTV during hunting season, thanks just the same.n protection. If you'll be out in the cold a lot, fully enclosed cabs in canvas, steel and composite materials are available, as well as cab heaters.
A Windshield really helps cut the wind chill effect in cool weather or winter. Plastic windshields are lighter and less expensive than glass, but tend to have a static charge that attracts dust, and they can get scratched over time. A glass windshield solves both of those problems. Some windshields are designed to fold down, so you can enjoy the breeze in warm weather.
A 4,000-pound Capacity Winch-because when a UTV is stuck, it's really stuck. Before you go charging through your back-40 bog, remember that a UTV weighs 300 to 700 pounds more than even the largest ATV.
A Gun Scabbard to transport your firearms safely and a roof rack to carry a duck boat or canoe. For about $400 you can upgrade to camo bodywork, but I doubt it will help you sneak up on anything. I'll take a blaze-orange UTV during hunting season, thanks just the same.
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