Side by Side Vehicle UTV – Utility Task Vehicle

A Side by Side vehicle is a small mode of transportation consisting of four wheels for off-road driving. The Side by Side is also often referred to as a UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) or it may be called an ROV (Recreational Off highway Vehicle). Most of them have features such as windshields, hard tops, cab enclosures, and a ROPS (Roll Over Protection System).

UTV’s are similar to ATV’s, however, they differ from them in a few key ways; for one, seats in a UTV are arranged side by side and can hold up to four people. The UTV’s are both longer and wider than ATV’s, and can carry a much heavier load.

Typically an ATV can transport between 125 to 200 pounds of cargo above the driver’s weight, while the UTV can transport between 800 to 1350 pounds in addition to the weights of the driver and passengers.

There are many reasons why people would need to buy a UTV. One is for transporting cargo or passengers at a place of business. For instance, an apartment complex may use them to carry potential renters to view available units on the property.

Also, people who enjoy fishing or hunting may purchase a recreational off-highway vehicle to help them get through the terrain faster and cover more ground.

Buying or selling a Side by Side if fairly easy. If you are looking to purchase a new or used UTV, it can be as easy as skimming through your local newspaper’s classified ads for text like Side by Side for sale. One of the easiest ways to find a UTV for sale is via the internet.

Likewise, if you are wanting to upgrade to another UTV, or if you need to sell it for any other reason, you can post your Side by Side for sale either online or by placing an ad in your local newspaper.