Modern-Day Workhorses: All About UTVs and ATVs for the Horse Farm

Once upon a time, the typical horse farm needed little more than a single trusty tractor to handle most of the jobs and tasks around the farm. Tractors are still the go-to machine when you need power for big projects, but for many modern-day tasks, tractors are giving way to utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on horse farms.

While UTVs can’t match the strength of a tractor, their smaller size and great versatility allows you to easily travel across many acres and accomplish a wide variety of jobs. Check out these 2020 options.

John Deere Gator

The HPX615E was built for farm and construction work. This UTV comes standard with four-wheel drive, a pickup-style tailgate, and real dumping cargo box with 16.4 cubic feet and 1,000 pounds of storage capacity.
www.deere.com

Bobcat UV34

The gas-powered UV34 features a 900-watt stator for use with a snow blade and other electric-powered accessories. The cargo box, constructed of a composite interior, handles up to 1,250 pounds and 15.6 cubic feet of materials or supplies. The UV34 features an increased tow rating, improved ground clearance, all-wheel drive and service access. A diesel version is also available.
www.bobcat.com

Polaris Ranger 1000

This new UTV model offers more usable low-end grunt for towing and hauling heavy loads on your horse farm. It can tow up to 2,500 pounds and carry 1,000 pounds in the cargo bed. Other features include a more rigid chassis and a total of 18.4 gallons of interior storage space.
www.polaris.com

Intimidator Classic Series

Power options include a 750-cubic-centimeter Kohler gas engine (cargo bed capacity: 1,200 pounds; towing: 2,100 pounds); a 48-volt brushless electric (cargo bed capacity: 700 pounds; towing: 1,500 pounds) or a 1,000-cubic-centimeter Kohler diesel engine (cargo bed capacity: 1,200 pounds; towing: 2,100 pounds). Other key features include bench seats for up to three adult passengers and a full-size bed.
www.intimidatorutv.com

Mahindra Retriever 750

The all-new Retriever comes in single-row, crew and long-bed models in gas and diesel powertrains. Towing capacity is 2,100 pounds; cargo capacity, 1,200 pounds.
www.mahindrausa.com

Kubota Sidekick RTV-XG850

The gas-powered Sidekick can travel up to 40 miles per hour. The bed can move 1,000 pounds and tow up to 2,000 pounds on flat terrain.
www.kubotausa.com

KIOTI K9

The KIOTI K9 2400 and K9 2440 offer a diesel engine with top ground speed of 31 miles per hour. The K9 2400, pictured here, features an all-metal bed, with a 1,102-pound bed capacity, a standard spray-in liner and an optional hydraulic dump kit. All K9 models feature a towing capacity of 1,300 pounds and a payload capacity of 1,750½ pounds, allowing for a full range of towing and hauling capabilities.
www.kioti.com

This article about ATV and UTV options for horse farms appeared in the November/December 2020 issue of Horse Illustrated magazine. Click here to subscribe!