Side By Side UTV ATVs Best For You
Choosing an ATV or UTV
When it comes time to choosing an ATV, or four-wheeler, or UTV, or side by side, there is a lot to consider. Are you going to be riding the trails or choring around the farm? Do you need a workhorse that can power through an entire day or something sportier that really tear up the dunes? At Lake Life Powersports and Marine, we want you to get the best powersports vehicle for your needs, be it an ATV or UTV. We've made a few recommendations below for you to consider, but once the decision has been made, come see us in person and browse through our selection of ATVs and UTVs for sale! Our dealership is located in Benton, near Paducah, Bowling Green, Lexington, and Louisville, Kentucky!
When to Choose an ATV
If you need to be quick in the turns and operate in tight spaces, an ATV is your best bet. Four-wheelers are perfect of quickly hopping on and off, hauling small loads, and navigating easily through tight corners. An ATV is a more physically demanding ride, you need to find your balance and maintain control while you're riding, but they're small enough that you can set your course and determine how you'll ride. With a UTV you're more along for the ride than anything else.
If you're going to be doing any racing, choose an ATV. Can-Am® makes sport quads, or four wheelers, that are smaller, lighter, and have been designed for high-performance and speed. There are a few larger ATVs that can handle some mud as well as racing, but if you're going to be on the track and looking to blow by your competition, choose an ATV. It'll provide you the power, handling, and precision you need to ACE the competition.
Lastly, ATVs tend to be a little less expensive than their larger UTV counterparts. And with innovations in power-steering, independent four-wheel suspension, electronic fuel injectors, costs are coming down all the time. Conservatively, we estimate you could spend several hundred to a couple thousand less on an ATV than you might with a UTV.
When to Choose a UTV
When you have a lot to haul, it's time to choose a UTV, or side by side. Not only do UTVs typically have a much higher towing capacity, they also come equipped with truck-like cabs, letting you sit upright and comfortably for miles, rather than hunched over in a forward-leaning position like with an ATV. Side by Sides usually have a rear platform that's big enough to bring some tools with you as well. If you're going to be getting things done around your property or your farm, choose a UTV.
If you're going to be performing any kind of specialized tasks or work, a UTV will likely suit your needs best. While Can-Am® makes side by sides that are just fine for recreation, if you find yourself needing more cargo space, more towing capacity, will need a winch, or simply need a higher level of engine performance for longer periods of time you're going to want a UTV designed to be a workhorse. Not only that, but the extra cargo and cab space means there's more room for accessories so you can customize your UTV to fit whatever task you need to accomplish.
Speaking of, there really are a LOT of customizations available for side by side, or UTV, owners. You can load up with cab kits, specialty HID and LED lighting, in-cab heaters, stereos, there's an endless variety of upgrades and customizations you can shell out for. And that's not even taking into account wheels, tires, engine upgrades, winches, hitches, anything you need to improve the performance or customize your UTV for the task at hand.
However you choose to spend your money, don't rush into your purchase. The friendly and professional staff at Lake Life Powersports & Marine are ready to answer any and all questions you have about choosing an ATV or UTV. Remember, know what you want to accomplish, racing and trail riding or work and hauling cargo, take that into the dealership and ask us anything you need. Visit today in Benton, near Paducah, Bowling Green, Lexington, and Louisville, Kentucky, and we'll make sure you wind up with the four-wheeler or side by side that's just right for what you're looking to do.