What to Look For When Shopping For a Farm Utility Vehicle

Farm utility vehicles have evolved quite a bit over the years. To our parents, a farm vehicle was a pick-up truck. The draw back of using a truck is that it isn't very versatile. Trucks are heavy and large. There are many places that you can't take a truck. And trucks aren't designed to allow for special attachments. Farm utility vehicles (UV) or cargo all-terrain vehicles (CATV) take the best of; the small tractor, 4 wheeled bike, and golf carts, to become a versatile and durable vehicle, suited well to farm life.

The most important piece of information to have when deciding on which farm utility vehicle to purchase is what the vehicle is going to be used for. What sort of surfaces will the vehicle drive on? How heavy is the workload for this vehicle going to be? How many different jobs and attachments are going to be necessary? CATVs can be used to haul a ton of feed, plow snow, cut the grass, spray fertilizer, and even perform street sweeping tasks. There are three ways a farm UV can be powered. Gasoline powered UV's are the most common. They are cheaper to run than diesel and easier to work on. Diesel engines are longer lasting and more durable.

They can handle heavier workloads. Electric powered UVs are quiet and run cleaner. If they are fully charged, an electric powered UV will run a full day's workload. These vehicles do not require much maintenance, but battery replacement is very costly.

Farm UVs come in 2, 4, and 6-wheel drive. 2-wheel drive vehicles are smaller and cheaper. They are suited to carrying light loads on flat, clear surfaces. 4-wheel vehicles work better in steep or muddy areas. The tires are not as likely to mark the ground. This vehicle is also suited to heavier work. The frame is heavier and handles wear and tear easier. 6-wheeled vehicles are more of a specialty vehicle. These vehicles have 4-wheel drive, and are best suited for the heaviest workloads. These vehicles have great traction, but ate more likely to get a flat tire. Maintenance and up-keep costs more because of the extra tires.

When it is time to decide on engine size, the types of jobs the vehicle is going to be used for, is an important consideration. As a general rule, the smallest engine, with the necessary amount of towing capacity, is a better buy. It will be cheaper and more gas efficient. However, any attachments that are used on the vehicle are going to pull from the engine. Decisions on engine size should be one of the last details, so that everything else can be taken into account. UV engines can be from anywhere from 4-20 horsepower, so there is a lot of room for decision.

There are many factors to take into account when deciding which farm utility vehicle to buy. With planning and consideration of your needs, it is easy to find the vehicle that suits your purposes.




























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