If you’ve spent any amount of time around UTVs, you know just how helpful they are—by definition, these machines are built for utility. You’re not getting the most out of your side-by-side until you’ve tapped into its true towing capacity potential.
Many off-road vehicles are capable of towing thousands of pounds worth of cargo. But which one takes the lead when it comes to pulling its weight? We’ve put together this UTV towing capacity comparison to give you an idea.
NOTE: Towing a trailer is a great way to expand your UTV’s cargo storage capacity, but it can also be dangerous. Consult your owner’s manual and follow all manufacturer recommendations when towing.
When it comes to styles of trailers made for UTVs, you’re spoiled for choice. There’s a long list of UTV/ATV- specific trailers. Both single and double axle models are available, and there are even dump bed models on the market.
Like the vehicles themselves, UTV and ATV-specific trailers tend to be narrow. These smaller dimensions come in handy on most jobsites, though. Working in tight conditions is a lot less of a hassle when you aren’t in a massive truck or a tractor.
It’s important to note that, like UTVs, trailers have a limit as to how much they can carry. Make sure not to overload either one.
If you aren’t using your side-by-side to tow trailers, you might be working too hard. We wanted to change that, so we created the ultimate UTV towing capacity comparison—a list of some of the best side-by-sides for towing. We also included some of the most popular models for good measure.
We’ve arranged them by their towing capacity. In case of a tie, we organized each model in alphabetical order (sorry, Yamaha).
| Can-Am Defender 6X6 DPS Towing Capacity | 3,000 lb. (1,360 kg) |
| Can-Am Defender Pro DPS Towing Capacity | 2,500 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Gravely Atlas JSV 3000 Towing Capacity | 2,5000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Towing Capacity | 2,500 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Arctic Cat Prowler Pro Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Can-Am Commander DPS Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| CFMOTO UFORCE 1000 Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Club Car Carryall 1500 Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Honda Pioneer 1000 Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| John Deere XUV835E Towing Capacity | 2,000 lb. (1,133 kg) |
| Arctic Cat Prowler 500 Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Can-Am Defender Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Honda Pioneer 700 Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Polaris General 1000 Sport Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Polaris Ranger 500 Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Polaris RZR 570 Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Yamaha Viking EPS Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb. (680 kg) |
| Kawasaki Teryx Towing Capacity | 1,300 lb. (590 kg) |
| Kubota RTV-X1120 Towing Capacity | 1,300 lb. (590 kg) |
| Kymco UTXV 450i Platform Towing Capacity | 1,256 lb. (569 kg) |
| CFMOTO UFORCE 800 Towing Capacity | 1,250 lb. (566 kg) |
| Cub Cadet Challenger M 550 Black | 1,200 lb. (544 kg) |
| Kubota RTV500 Towing Capacity | 1,102 lb. (500 kg) |
| Kawasaki Mule Towing Capacity | 1,100 lb. (498 kg) |
| Honda Pioneer 500 Towing Capacity | 1,000 lb. (453 kg) |
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Got a favorite UTV or UTV-specific trailer for towing? Let us know in the comments!
3 Comments
Is there any plans to manufacture items for the Mahidra Roxor ?
Hey Steve! We do not currently have any plans at this time, but feel free to reach back out in the future. Thanks for tuning in with us!
Hi Steve, just curious of the Majandra rock sore people got back to you with the trailer for ur sidexside as I have a friend that purchased a used one and could not find A trailer that met his needs.
Nothing personal against you, but that sounded like a blow off response “no we don’t have it and you contact us and we won’t bother to contact you.” Pretty lame answer unless they’ve contacted you in the past two years besides directly, no answer here. Anybody that would show a picture of a skinny little eight wheel trailer has never tried to cross a buckshot mud Beanfield that has been subsoiled much less trying to carry a couple of thousand pounds of anything behind utv.