Utility Vehicle Roundup

By Todd Kaho
Published on January 1, 2008
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ARCTIC CAT PROWLER XTX 700
ARCTIC CAT PROWLER XTX 700
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AUSA M 50 TASK
AUSA M 50 TASK
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Polaris Ranger
Polaris Ranger
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BUSH HOG TRAIL HAND TH4400
BUSH HOG TRAIL HAND TH4400
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BOBCAT 2300
BOBCAT 2300
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CUB CADET UTV 4x4
CUB CADET UTV 4x4
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HUSQVARNA HUV4421GXP
HUSQVARNA HUV4421GXP
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KAWASAKI MULE 3010 TRANS4X4
KAWASAKI MULE 3010 TRANS4X4
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KUBOTA RTV900
KUBOTA RTV900
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LAND PRIDE TREKER 4420ST 4X4
LAND PRIDE TREKER 4420ST 4X4
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POLARIS RANGER 700 XP
POLARIS RANGER 700 XP
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JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV 620i 4X4
JOHN DEERE GATOR XUV 620i 4X4
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YAMAHA RHINO 700 FI
YAMAHA RHINO 700 FI

They’re fully evolved, here to stay and taking the countryside by storm. I’m not talking about some invasive insect, but the off-road utility vehicle (UTV) that’s now available in scores of models, many brands and numerous colors. First developed for a few specialized industries, these versatile little machines have become the new choremasters for folks living the country lifestyle. UTVs are perfect for getting around the acreage and boldly going where a pickup truck dare not tread, and they have less environmental impact to boot.

In the entries on these pages (and at www.Grit.com), we’ve included a roundup of the latest and greatest UTVs to get you started.

Workhorse of a different color

UTVs aren’t intended to completely replace your tractor or truck, but they perform many of the same functions with relative ease and have the added benefit of ATV-like nimbleness. Unlike traditional ATVs (all-terrain vehicles), the UTV carries its passengers in side-by-side fashion and is easily operated by anyone of legal age who can drive a car with an automatic transmission.

As their name implies, UTVs are designed to be very utilitarian. The basic layout is a compact pickup truck configuration with passenger seating ahead of a small bed. Though the bed is much smaller than an actual pickup truck bed, it is plenty big for use around the home place. Nearly all side-by-side UTV beds offer a dump feature (some are power), adding to their versatility. UTVs can be harnessed into moving snow, grading earth, pulling mowers and tillers, and all manner of hauling. Several of the heavy-duty commercial grade UTVs can even provide hydraulic power to accessories.

Practical pulling

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