A Quick Introduction to Side by Sides
Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) continue to be one of the most popular market segments in off-roading, for very good reasons. We all love our dirt bikes and ATVs, but a side by side can go to the same places on the weekends and still be back at work on Monday morning! Here’s a look at what makes side by sides such a great value. To learn more and to take a test ride, visit Sky Powersports Sanford in Sanford, Florida. We’re your side by side headquarters in Daytona Beach and Deltona, Florida.
How Are Side by Sides Different From ATVs?
ATVs (All-Terrain Vehicles) are also known as “four wheelers” or “quads”, and they feature seating for one or two riders similar to a motorcycle. UTVs are also known as “side by sides” or “SXS” and they have seating for two or more riders configured like a car or a truck. They also feature roll cages, cargo beds and tow hitches.
How Can I Use a Side by Side?
There’s nothing like taking your four wheeler out on the weekends, but the real advantage of a side by side is that you can use it seven days a week. Both vehicles are perfect for weekend warriors who want to have a little fun in the mud, but the versatility of UTVs can’t be ignored!
If you’re a hunter or a fisherman, the large cargo and payload capacity of side by sides comes in handy for getting your gear to the duck blind or the deer stand. You can use it to haul logs, rocks and other aggregate materials around your farm or ranch, and hitch up a trailer or a host of great attachments and earth-moving implements. A lot of farmers and ranchers have discovered that a side by side is a great way to get a second machine working their fields that can go places a conventional truck or tractor can’t! You can even purchase aftermarket skid plates, doors and collapsible windshields to further customize your UTV to meet your needs.
Should I Buy New or Pre-Owned?
Buying a new side by side is a great way to get exactly what you want, but it’s worth considering buying pre-owned. Any new vehicle takes a lot of depreciation as soon as you drive it off the lot, and when you buy used the previous owner has already taken that depreciation. If you know exactly what you want, you can find some amazing deals if you’re patient enough. If you can pay cash, you’ll find plenty of motivated sellers online eager to hear from you!
For more information and to see our current inventory of new and pre-owned side-by-sides for sale, visit Sky Powersports Sanford in Sanford, Florida. We serve off-roaders in Daytona Beach and Deltona, Florida.