Who makes UTV’s?

At this point, all of the major ATV manufacturers, with the exception of Suzuki, currently produce UTVs as well. Let’s go brand by brand so you know who makes what and what it is intended for. Who makes the best Side by Side UTV? Shortly after most people ask ‘What is a UTV?’ they want to know who makes the best one.

What is the difference between a utility ATV and a UTV?

A Utility ATV is fun for both trail riding and getting some work done, but it doesn’t have the capacity of a UTV. You can still haul a trailer, push a plow and carry some weight on the racks of an ATV, but a UTV has a bed that can carry up to 1,000 pounds and seat as many as six people (depending on the model) and tow more weight.

Is your ATV a “terrain vehicle” or “utility vehicle?

I’ve always been firmly in the “Utility Terrain Vehicle” camp, since ATV stands for “All Terrain Vehicle,” it just seemed like a natural fit. Others use “Utility Task Vehicle” or simply “Utility Vehicle.” Ultimately, all three are acceptable (but I’m definitely right). The confusion, however, doesn’t stop there.

What are the different types of UTVs?

Take a look at one of the manufacturers’ websites and you may see dozens of different UTV models. However, you can generally break them down into three categories: Sport, Utility or Sport-Utility.