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What’s the Best UTV with a Dump Bed?

By Joe Crisan | Behind The Wheel on October 4, 2021
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When someone says “UTV,” what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Chances are it’s a sporty model with two seats and not much else. Performance-based UTVs are all the rage, but it wasn’t always that way. Not long ago, UTVs were more associated with farms and job sites and not dunes and trails.

Utility side-by-sides have been making people’s lives easier for years. And if you plan to haul a lot of stuff with your UTV’s bed, you may want to consider one that comes with a dump bed. Your back will thank you! To make your choice easier we’ve compiled a list of the top dump-bed-equipped UTVs.

The Many Uses of a Dump Bed

So what exactly does a dump bed do? Having a dump bed means you can tilt the whole bed to dump whatever you’re hauling, saving a lot of time and effort.

The uses of a dump bed include, but are not limited to:

  • Moving tools, dirt, and more at a construction site
  • Transporting equipment and feed down muddy roads on a farm
  • Hauling mulch for landscaping
  • Moving cargo across a large golf course without tearing up the fairway

Side-By-Sides with Dump Beds vs. Pickup Trucks

There’s nothing wrong with a pickup truck, but a side-by-side with a dump bed has a lot of advantages over a standard pickup.

With a UTV, you have the ability to go places where pickup trucks can’t. They also leave a smaller footprint, so you won’t have tire tracks everywhere.

Not to mention, a UTV is much more affordable than a truck, and you’ll save a lot of gas money. Besides, how often do you see a pickup truck with a dump bed?

Save Your Back

Unloading the contents of your bed by hand can get tedious. It can also be a pain… literally. Constantly unloading by hand can wear you out and strain your back. A dump bed can save you time and effort.

Why work harder when you can work smarter? Think of all the time you’ll save when you aren’t unloading the contents of your bed by hand. There’ll be more time for hitting up trails and exploring the countryside.

Dump-Bed-Equipped UTVs

Utility side-by-sides remain a large segment of the UTV market. We’ve gathered a list in alphabetical order of some of the biggest names in the dump-bed-equipped utility market to help you find the right one.

Arctic Cat Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

No stranger to the side-by-side game, Arctic Cat makes the three-passenger Prowler Pro and six-passenger Prowler Pro Crew.

Arctic Cat Prowler Pro EPS

  • MSRP: $14,199
  • Horsepower: 50
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions (LxWxH): 40.5 x 54 x 11.5 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock Photo of Artic Cat Prowler Pro
Photo by Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat Prowler Pro Crew EPS

  • MSRP: $15,749
  • Horsepower: 50
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions (LxWxH): 40.5 x 54 x 11.5 in
  • Passengers: 6
Stock Photo of Artic Cat Prowler Pro Crew
Photo by Arctic Cat

Can-Am Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

Can-Am spoils you for choice. You can get multiple bed sizes, three or six-person seating, and four or six-wheels. There’s even the option on some models for hydraulic power beds—a great feature to have for those extra-heavy loads!

Can-Am Defender

  • MSRP: $11,199
  • Horsepower: 52
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds (California: 600 pounds)
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 38 x 54.5 x 12 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of Can-Am Defender 2 Seat
Photo by Can-Am

Can-Am Defender 6X6 DPS

  • MSRP: $19,099
  • Horsepower: 82
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds, (California: 600)
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 72 x 54.5 x 10 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of Can-Am Defender 6x6
Photo by Can-Am

Honda Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

This company makes all kinds of vehicles across multiple industries, so it’s no wonder that they have plenty of utility side-by-sides in their Pioneer line.

Honda Pioneer 520

  • MSRP: $9,499
  • Horsepower: N/A
  • Bed Capacity: 450 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 25.9 x 38.7 x 9.8 in
  • Passengers: 2
Stock photo of Honda Pioneer 520
Photo by Honda

Honda Pioneer 700

  • MSRP: $10,999
  • Horsepower: N/A
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 36 x 45 x 12 in
  • Passengers: 2
Stock photo of Honda Pioneer 700
Photo by Honda

Honda Pioneer 1000

  • MSRP: $15,899
  • Horsepower: 72
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds (California: 600)
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 36 x 55 x 12 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of Honda Pioneer 1000
Photo by Honda

John Deere Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

This name is familiar to farmers across the country, and they make a wide range of UTVs. Whether it’s a farm, large property, or a construction site, they make a machine for it.

John Deere XUV560E

  • MSRP: $9,279
  • Horsepower: 16
  • Bed Capacity: 500 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 32.3 x 47.6 x 11.7 in
  • Passengers: 2
Stock photo of John Deere XUV 560E
Photo by John Deere

John Deere HPX615E

  • MSRP: $11,499
  • Horsepower: 20
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 45 x 52 x 12 in
  • Passengers: 2
Stock photo of John Deere HPX615E
Photo by John Deere

John Deere XUV835E

  • MSRP: $14,299
  • Horsepower: 54
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 45 x 52 x 12 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of John Deere XUV 835E
Photo by John Deere

Kawasaki Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

Kawasaki made the first Mule back way back in 1988 and hasn’t stopped innovating. They now produce a variety of Mules for nearly any job.

Kawasaki MULE PRO-FXR

  • MSRP: $14,999
  • Horsepower: 48
  • Bed Capacity: 999 pounds (California: 600)
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 37.6 x 53.3 x 11 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of sideview of Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR
Photo by Kawasaki

Kubota Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

While not the biggest name in the States, Kubota brings years of construction and farm equipment experience to the UTV market with their models.

Kubota RTV500

  • MSRP: $9,799
  • Horsepower: 15.8
  • Bed Capacity: 441 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 40.6 x 33.7 x 11.4 in
  • Passengers: 2
Kubota RTV driving out of a barn
Photo by Kubota

Kubota Sidekick RTV-XG850

  • MSRP: $13,651
  • Horsepower: 48.3
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds (California: 600)
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 40.5 x 57.5 x 11.4
  • Passengers: 2
Kubota Sidekick used on farm at sunset
Photo by Kubota

Polaris Side-by-Sides with Dump Beds

Polaris is one of the biggest names in UTVs, and they make a wide range of work-focused machines. Whatever the job, chances are Polaris has the machine for you.

Polaris Ranger EV

  • MSRP: $12,499
  • Horsepower: 30
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 32 x 42 x 11.5 in
  • Passengers: 2
Stock photo of Polaris EV
Photo by Polaris

Polaris Ranger 500

  • MSRP: $9,799
  • Horsepower: 32
  • Bed Capacity: 500 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 32 x 42 x 11.5 in
  • Passengers: 2
Stock photo of Polaris Ranger 500
Photo by Polaris

Polaris Ranger 1000

  • MSRP: $15,399
  • Horsepower: 61
  • Bed Capacity: 1,000 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 36.75 x 54.25 x 12.5 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of Polaris Ranger 1000
Photo by Polaris

Yamaha Side-by-Sides with a Dump Beds

This company has made UTVs for over 15 years now, and they show no signs of stopping. They offer several variations of their workhorse Yamaha Viking at various price points.

Yamaha Viking EPS

  • MSRP: $13,799
  • Horsepower: N/A
  • Bed Capacity: 600 pounds
  • Bed Dimensions: (LxWxH): 36.6 x 54.7 x 12.2 in
  • Passengers: 3
Stock photo of yamaha viking
Photo by Yamaha

Choosing the Right Dump-Bed-Equipped UTV

Choosing the right UTV with a dump bed may seem daunting with all the options available. But by focusing on your needs, you can make the choice easier.

You should consider:

  • How much work and how much recreation do you plan to do?
  • How heavy your loads will be?
  • Will you need a power bed?
  • How many people you need to carry?
  • Will you need 4×4 or will 2WD work?
  • How much space will you need in your bed?

By thinking about what you want to use your UTV for, you can be confident the UTV you’ve chosen will work for you.

We hope this helps you narrow down your decision. What might be right for some might not be right for others, but there is no doubt a UTV with a dump bed can help get the job done.

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13 Comments

  1. Avatar for Gerald J Peters Gerald J Peters says:
    October 29, 2021 at 11:27 am

    i will be towing / dragging equipment on artificial turf, one person and some garbage bags. the equipment is to dress up the artificial turf

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    • Avatar for Tyler Lichlyter Tyler Lichlyter says:
      November 1, 2021 at 9:01 am

      Hey Gerald! You should be fine with any of these machines really. A UTV with turf mode may be more ideal. The only ones on this list that do not include this are the Yamaha Viking and the Kubota RTV. Thanks for tuning in with us!

      Reply
  2. Avatar for William William says:
    March 22, 2022 at 10:53 am

    Do any of these have the ability to attach a snow plow, and powerful enough to plow?

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    • Tyler Mingione says:
      March 25, 2022 at 8:04 am

      Hey William, thanks for tuning in. Any of these machines will be able to plow with a plow mount, and they will have the power to plow. You shouldn’t expect to be able to push 3 ft of snow at a time, but they will get the job done.

      Reply
  3. Avatar for Jo Jo says:
    October 27, 2022 at 3:06 pm

    Are these all 4x4s

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    • Avatar for Kavan Wright Kavan Wright says:
      November 1, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Hey Jo, they are! But they all do it a little bit differently. Some, like Polaris and Can-Am machines, have limited slip differentials so they behave more like AWD machines. Most others have manual differential lock and work more like a traditional 4WD. Thanks for reading!

      Reply
  4. Avatar for V. Cofland V. Cofland says:
    November 14, 2022 at 1:55 pm

    After MUCH research I settled on the Polaris but I must tell you although I love the hydraulic dump bed I really have a hard time driving it because I am on the shorter side, 5’2″. I can barely reach the gas pedal and have to sit almost in the middle to make it work. I asked the company if there was some modifications but I get no response. Is there one of these that would work better for the people who need these but aren’t tall?

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    • Avatar for Kavan Wright Kavan Wright says:
      November 15, 2022 at 9:38 am

      Good question. There are some aftermarket extended pedals out there for you like the Throttle MAXX. We’ve never used it, so we can speak to the product’s or the company’s quality, but it’s probably worth looking into. Apart from that, you’d probably have better luck in a midsize Ranger. They’re smaller all around, so you’d be sacrificing overall space for a slightly better fit for you. They are nice little machines though. Good luck and happy riding!

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      • Avatar for Vickie Coffland Vickie Coffland says:
        November 15, 2022 at 11:36 am

        You are the BEST! I hope this works because I really don’t want to sell it! Thank you again!

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        • Avatar for Kavan Wright Kavan Wright says:
          November 16, 2022 at 1:35 pm

          No problem! Good luck! There are a lot of different options for pedal extenders. I’m sure you can find something that works.

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      • Avatar for Elaine Elaine says:
        January 1, 2023 at 8:21 am

        Thanks so much for both the question and your answer! I’m short at 5’ 1 ½” and I know which one to study on and what to do if I pick one that doesn’t fit?

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  5. Avatar for David David says:
    November 19, 2022 at 7:03 pm

    I’m looking to find which one has the highest ground clearance. I cross railroad tracks and have been hung up a time or two with my Kawasaki mule 4010 even with blocks cut to ramp me up and “pallet style” supports to keep me from dropping down in between the tracks

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    • Avatar for Kavan Wright Kavan Wright says:
      November 21, 2022 at 9:59 am

      Hey David. You’ll get the most ground clearance with a Can-Am Defender XMR with 15″. The Ranger XP 1000 gives you 13″ and a base model Defender gives you 11″. Your Mule 4010 only has 7″ of ground clearance. Thanks for reading!

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