Choosing a UTV for Landscaping
Landscaping is no easy task, especially if you're missing the right machines and tools. Therefore, adding a UTV to your arsenal is one of the best decisions you can make. These compacted mini-vehicles are packed with tons of power, and they play a crucial role in completing the toughest of jobs while maximizing your productivity.
There is no better place to shop for a UTV than at Ben Nelson Golf and Outdoor Equipment. To start with, we have provided some important tips to consider when selecting your side by side. After reading, stop by our location in either Madison or Biloxi, MS, so our staff can guide you in selecting the perfect UTV. We also proudly serve Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS.
Work Vs. Play
First of all, while you shop around, it is important to stick to models specifically designed for utility rather than for recreational purposes. It can be quite easy to lose focus and end up buying a UTV model not intended for heavy work. Therefore, landscapers who want to get a serious amount of work done should always end up getting a side-by-side with a high-powered engine, sturdier body frame, and advanced suspension.
Engine Size
UTVs, just like any other vehicle, come with different amounts of engine power to fit specific needs. If the land you are working on requires light-work maintenance, such as picking up debris and driving around, then an engine with less horsepower will work fine. However, if the land needs some heavy work, such as clearing big branches, boulders, or any other heavy object, then you will need a beast of an engine to pull, haul, and transport items, effortlessly.
Consider these important features when selecting your UTV:
- Payload
- Towing capacity
- Cargo bed capacity
- Engine type
Space
The amount of space your UTV has plays a vital role when it comes to your landscaping obligations. Let’s start with the cargo bed. You’ll want to choose a model with a bed big enough to carry all your equipment on the first trip or to minimize the number of runs needed. Furthermore, a bigger cargo bed improves efficiency by carrying more debris or bulkier landscaping materials, which improves efficiency.
Don’t forget to look for intuitive usability and perks like extra storage space and comfortable seating. For example, a single row seating model will comfortably fit 2-3 crew members; however, you’ll need a multirow UTV to transport a larger crew.
If you think it’s time to maximize your landscaping productivity, then stop by Ben Nelson and Outdoor Equipment to select your UTV model today! If you still have any questions or need further recommendations, our staff is here to help you make the right choice according to your needs and budget. Contact us to schedule a test ride on a model that’s caught your eye, then come to our locations in either Madison or Biloxi, MS. We proudly serve all those near Mobile, AL, and Jackson, MS, too!