Side by Side (UTV)
Encyclopedia
The Side by Side is a small 2-person or 4 person four-wheel drive
off-road
vehicle, also called UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) or ROV (Recreational Off highway Vehicle) .
, or roll over protection system. Many of the vehicles also come equipped with hard tops, windshields, and even cab enclosures.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission
stated in 2009 that "The vehicles "may exhibit inadequate lateral stability, undesirable steering characteristics, and inadequate occupant protection during a rollover
crash". According to the CPSC between 2003 and August 2009 116 deaths occurred in ROV/UTV accidents .
Four-wheel drive
Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4×4 is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously...
off-road
Off-roading
Off-roading is a term for driving a vehicle on unsurfaced roads or tracks, made of materials such as sand, gravel, riverbeds, mud, snow, rocks, and other natural terrain.-Off-road vehicle:...
vehicle, also called UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) or ROV (Recreational Off highway Vehicle) .
Notable manufacturers
Manufacturers and models of UTV / Sidebyside vehicles:- Arctic CatArctic CatArctic Cat is a North American manufacturer of snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles. The company was formed in 1960 and is based in Thief River Falls, MN. Many of Arctic Cat's vehicles are used today and can be accessorized to perform almost any job an outdoors-man might need...
(Prowler) - Argo UTV
- Bobcat 3200, 3400, 3400XL, 3450, Toolcat
- Can AmCan-Am motorcyclesCan-Am is a motorcycle producing subsidiary of the Bombardier Recreational Products, a Canadian corporation.In 1973, under the direction and leadership of an American Engineer named Gary Robinson and former motocross World Champion, Jeff Smith working with a team of California desert racers,...
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Scout and Scout XL - Club CarClub CarClub Car is the world’s largest manufacturer of small-wheel, zero-emissions electric vehicles.-Powertrain:From initial introduction of their gas powered golf carts, Club Car used a Kawasaki FZ340 9 horsepower engine until 1991. In 1992, it was replaced by a Kawasaki 286 cc FE290 9 horsepower...
(XRT1550) - Cub CadetCub CadetIH Cub Cadet is a premium line of small tractors, established in 1960 as part of International Harvester. The IH Cub Cadet was an entirely new line of heavy-duty small tractors using components from the previous Cub series tractors...
- HondaHondais a Japanese public multinational corporation primarily known as a manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.Honda has been the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer since 1959, as well as the world's largest manufacturer of internal combustion engines measured by volume, producing more than...
(Big Red) - HusqvarnaHusqvarna ABThe Husqvarna Group is the world's largest producer of outdoor power products including chainsaws, trimmers, lawn mowers and garden tractors. The Group is also the European leader in consumer watering products and one of the world leaders in cutting equipment and diamond tools for the construction...
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HPX XUV) - KawasakiKawasaki Heavy Industries Consumer Products and Machinery CompanyKawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine is a division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries that produces motorcycles, ATVs, utility vehicles, jet ski personal watercraft, and general-purpose gasoline engines. Before the 2011 fiscal year it was called Consumer Products & Machinery...
(Mule, Trans, Teryx) - KubotaKubota, is a tractor and heavy equipment manufacturer based in Osaka, Japan. One of its notable contributions was to the construction of the Solar Ark. The company was established in 1890.The company produces many products including:...
(RTV1100, RTV900, RTV500) - New HollandNew Holland (Australia)New Holland is a historic name for the island continent of Australia. The name was first applied to Australia in 1644 by the Dutch seafarer Abel Tasman as Nova Hollandia, naming it after the Dutch province of Holland, and remained in use for 180 years....
(Rustler) - PolarisPolaris IndustriesPolaris Industries is a manufacturer of snowmobiles, ATV, and neighborhood electric vehicles. Polaris is based in Medina, Minnesota, USA. The company also manufactures motorcycles through its Victory Motorcycles subsidiary and through the Indian Motorcycle subsidiary which it purchased in April...
(Ranger, Ranger Crew, Ranger RZR) - Yamaha RhinoYamaha RhinoThe Yamaha Rhino is an off-road vehicle made by Yamaha Motor Company. The 2-person four-wheel drive vehicles are in a unique class called "Side by Side", which is in-between the size of ATVs and Mini SUVs. The Rhino is gaining popularity in racing with customizations similar to the full-size vehicles...
Safety
The majority of the side by sides come factory equipped with a ROPSRoPS
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, or roll over protection system. Many of the vehicles also come equipped with hard tops, windshields, and even cab enclosures.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission
Consumer Product Safety Commission
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is an independent agency of the United States government created in 1972 through the Consumer Product Safety Act to protect "against unreasonable risks of injuries associated with consumer products." The CPSC is an independent agency that does...
stated in 2009 that "The vehicles "may exhibit inadequate lateral stability, undesirable steering characteristics, and inadequate occupant protection during a rollover
Rollover
A rollover is a type of vehicle accident in which a vehicle tips over onto its side or roof. The most common cause of a rollover is traveling too fast while turning.- Dynamics :Vehicles can roll over in several ways...
crash". According to the CPSC between 2003 and August 2009 116 deaths occurred in ROV/UTV accidents .