You can expect an average UTV (side by side) weight to be about 1,500 lbs (680 kg).
In addition, the weigh of fuel is about 6.3 (2.9 kg) pounds per gallon of gas. Fuel tanks on UTVs average at about 10 gallons. When considering the weight of fuel, you can expect on average a full tank of gas to add 63 pounds (29 kg).
When looking at specs for different UTVs and side by sides, the weight will also be listed as dry or wet weight. Dry weight refers to only the frame without fuel. When the gas tank is full, that is known as wet weight.
For pulling UTVs or side by sides, it's recommended to use a vehicle that can tow at least 2,000 pounds. This would be for a towing a single UTV and trailer. If you plan on towing multiple UTVs, then you'll need more towing power.
Make sure to check your vehicle's towing capacity. This can be found in your owner's manual or the manufacturer's website as your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
7 UTV (Side by Side) Weight Examples
The following chart features example UTV weights of specific models ranging from the lightest to heaviest used on the trails. Additional details can be found on the manufacturer's websites. Here's the UTV weight chart:
UTV (Side by Side) Model | Average Dry Weight |
|---|---|
Polaris RZR170 (Youth UTV model) | 532 pounds (241 kg) |
Polaris RZR S 1000 | 1,235 pounds (560 kg) |
976cc Can-Am Maverick Turbo | 1,399 pounds (635 kg) |
951cc Textron Wildcat 4X LTD | 1,534 pounds (696 kg) |
1000cc Polaris General | 1,544 pounds (700 kg) |
999cc Honda Pioneer 1000 | 1,709 pounds (775 kg) |
846 Textron Stampede 4 | 1,905 pounds (864 kg) |
Additional Weight and Trailer Options
The additional weight you will encounter with a UTV or side by side will come from a few areas. Those areas being storage, add-ons, and gasoline (wet weight).
If you do not have a truck or open bed to toss your UTV in, then trailers are a good option. Depending on the size of your UTV, you may need a trailer for transport as it's too large to fit inside a truck bed. This also creates an additional weight to consider when towing and traveling with your UTV.
Make sure to refer to your vehicle's owners manual and read the section on towing capacity. It's always safer to leave some extra wiggle room to not damage your engine.
RHINO USA Ratchet Tie Down Straps
When buying a hitch trailer for your UTV or side by side, you'll also need a way to secure it to the trailer. These straps are easy to tighten down and quite smooth to use. Having a pair of good quality straps will save your UTV from tumbling down the highway.
To Conclude
UTVs and side by sides provide a fun mode of transportation on many different areas of terrain. Each type also comes with it's own weights based on it's purpose and use.
It's important to know the correct weight when looking to tow and transport your UTV. If you're unsure and want specific weights, you can always check the manufacture's website or go to a local cat scale to get a more accurate weight.