The Many Talents of UTVs
Utility task vehicles, also known as UTVs or side by sides, are uniquely versatile off-road machines with a wide variety of applications. As their name suggests, UTVs come in handy for many practical tasks, and these rugged four-wheelers are equally well suited to trail riding and other recreational pursuits. The following guide from Peak Powersports covers just a few of the countless ways UTVs can be used for work and play.
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Construction
It’s no wonder that UTVs are becoming increasingly common in the construction industry. Being small and nimble, the UTV can easily navigate around obstacles on crowded worksites. Some models can accommodate up to six passengers, so your whole crew can pile inside. Their cargo compartments can store tools and other supplies, and you can also hitch up a trailer to haul large quantities of loose materials across a worksite. UTVs can even be equipped with various attachments to perform light construction work.
Riding on Pavement
You probably associate UTVs with off-roading, but did you know that their tough tires and powerful engines can also give you a remarkably smooth ride on pavement? Riding around a large warehouse is a great way to enjoy your UTV when the weather outside gets ugly. There are also upgrades that can make your side by side street-legal, adding even more to its versatility. Nothing quite compares to cruising down a country road on your side by side!
Hunting
While you can’t hunt from inside your UTV, there’s no better way to transport your gear and game to and from your hunting grounds. Load up your cargo compartments with all your weapons, ammunition, food, water, and camping supplies, and welcome all your hunting buddies on board. You can use a winch attachment to haul your game out of a ditch, then load the animal into your cargo box for the ride home.
Surveying
If you maintain a large property, you probably spend a lot of your time circling the grounds. Riding your UTV is faster and more enjoyable than walking, and less likely to damage delicate terrain compared with driving a car or truck. When scouting around for a new building site or just checking up on things, riding your UTV is a smart time-saving solution.
Fence Building
Your UTV is perfect for transporting all your fence-building tools and materials. Even if you’re just mending a few slats here and there, it’s much simpler to load up your UTV than to carry all your supplies. Building a wire fence? Anchor a rear-mounted wire unroller to the back of your UTV and you can simply unwind the wire as you roll forward, then fix it in place.
Landscaping
Whether you’re a landscaping professional or a homeowner with a green thumb, you can make great use of a UTV. Did you know your side by side can easily convert to a lawn mower with the addition of a mower deck attachment? Of course, you can also use a UTV to transport seedlings, saplings, soil, paving stones, fertilizer, and tools without tearing up the property.
Farming
UTVs have too many farming applications to list them all here! Your side by side can serve as a miniature tractor with the help of various farming implements designed for raking, harrowing, plowing, fertilizing, and more. Small farms and large commercial operations alike can benefit from these pint-size powerhouses of versatility.
That’s only a small sample of what UTVs can do! When you have your own side by side, you’re bound to discover even more possibilities. The first step to becoming a proud UTV owner is to schedule a test ride at Peak Powersports. We’re your trusted UTV dealer in Sheridan, WY, offering great deals on new and used powersports.