One of the strongest recent trends in powersports vehicle sales is the increased popularity of UTVs (also known as Side-by-Sides).
Probably the quickest reason lies in the versatility of the vehicle.
UTVs originally were developed primarily for work uses, such as on the farm or in timber operations. And the fact is they still retain great value in many types of work projects.
But it didn’t take long for buyers to understand and promote UTVs for recreational purposes. As one adherent said, “the core value now is family outdoor fun.”
In some respects the rise of the UTV has been at the expense of the ATV. The most obvious difference is that you sit ON an ATV, while you sit IN a UTV.
Of course, another obvious difference between UTVs and ATVs is the presence of a second seat, prompting the second name – side-by-sides. Some models have seating for four, or even six passengers. In addition to offering the possibility of more riders, other advantages that buyers often cite include:
–Steering wheels, foot accelerators and brake pedals, which make learning to ride easier by being similar to cars and trucks.
–Rollover bars, which are a strong safety item.
–Cargo carrying capacity, which makes them ideal for agricultural, hunting and other utility uses.
–Longer suspension, which leads to a smoother ride.
–Seat belts/harnesses and side door netting, providing greater safety.
–Good towing capacity on some models, adding to their use as a utility vehicle.
UTVs also are sometimes compared to more traditional off-road vehicles, such as jeeps. The fact is that the UTV often can squeeze into smaller spaces than the jeep and, in many ways is simply more fun to drive. Initial cost, of course, also favors the UTV. The UTV also has some advantages in suspension and handling in rough and difficult terrain.
UTV owners also are often surprised by the relatively high resale value of the vehicle.
While fun (and especially family fun) is right at the top of the list for reasons to buy a UTV, the fact is the vehicle continues to offer amazing flexibility for work and other utility purposes.
Hunters can find many appropriate accessories, such as gun racks, camouflage covers and carrying spaces for game.
Farmers have amazing choices of attachments, such as sickle bar mowers, cultivators or sprayers.
Work purposes in the winter include snow removal, heaters, chains and tracks.
Getting back to a moment for the fun side of it, UTVs are great for racing, rock crawling, mud bogging and trail riding. And, again, the opportunity to bring friends and family along for the ride cannot be discounted.
www.familygokarts.com has an excellent inventory of UTVs to meet the needs of your business or family. The company has more than 30 years of experience in providing an online buying opportunity for thousands of satisfied customers.
UTVs generally are more expensive than ATVs, but there is good news on this front. You don’t have to break the bank to purchase a new UTV. At www.familygokarts.com we feature numerous models of Chinese-made UTVs that are very similar to much more expensive Japanese and domestic brands in the market. In many respects they are very similar to the “name-brand” models but at a fraction of the price.
These are some exciting new UTVs featured on our FamilyGoKart.com website. Check it out to find the right side-by-side for you – and we are more than happy to answer any of your questions – give us a call (contact information available on website). We guarantee you will talk to a Real Live Person during regular business hours.
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