{"id":7096,"date":"2020-07-12T09:33:55","date_gmt":"2020-07-12T09:33:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=7096"},"modified":"2021-08-19T06:43:00","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T06:43:00","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-an-atv-and-utv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-an-atv-and-utv\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is The Difference Between An ATV And A UTV?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Buying a UTV<\/a> or an ATV can be a very big decision. Whether you’re purchasing a used or new vehicle, the price tag isn’t cheap. That’s why it’s important to understand all of the options available to you and to fully explore all of the questions that may come up. In this article, we help you do just that. Read on to learn more on what is the difference between an ATV and UTV.<\/p>\n

Know The Terms<\/h2>\n

1. ATV<\/strong> is “all-terrain vehicle”<\/em>. You may also hear it called a four wheeler or a quad. This type of vehicle is intended for one rider.<\/p>\n

2. UTV<\/strong> is “utility task vehicle”<\/em>. You may hear this type of vehicle referred to as side-by-side or SxS. This type of vehicle is intended for 2 to 6 passengers.<\/p>\n

The Main Difference Is Size<\/h2>\n

Obviously, ATVs are smaller than UTVs, and this can be a good thing when you want a vehicle that will get around quickly in tight spaces and make quick turns. Typically an ATV is used for racing and pure recreation; however, it can be used for simple farming tasks<\/a> too.<\/p>\n

A UTV is more comfortable and typically safer than an ATV. Because of this, it’s usually a better choice for family fun. Riding astride an ATV is far more physically demanding than riding inside a UTV.<\/p>\n

A UTV is also quite a bit more powerful than an ATV and can be used to haul and tow fairly heavy loads. Being larger also gives the UTV the added benefit of having quite a bit of storage space.<\/p>\n

The Price Tags Are Quite Different<\/h2>\n

A smaller, standard ATV is generally quite a bit less costly than any UTV. Of course, a big reason for this is that UTVs typically have a lot more safety features. These include:<\/p>\n