ATV or UTV? <\/strong><\/h2>\nAll-terrain vehicle or utility trade vehicle? Of course, the decision will come down to exactly what you need from your vehicle. Never heard of a UTV? Not to worry, here is an overview of both machines.<\/p>\n
ATV<\/strong><\/h4>\nATVs or all-terrain vehicles are popular not only in the farming arena, but for off-road adventuring as well. Originally, as our mate Bond shows us below, these bad boys were three-wheeled death machines with inflatable tyres instead of suspension. This version largely disappeared in the 90s, and was overtaken by the four-wheel version or \u2018quad bike\u2019 as it was considered safer. A claim that is debatable.<\/p>\n
Bonus Fact<\/strong>: Quad bikes or ATVs are responsible for between 10 \u2013 20 deaths per year in Australia over the past decade, 70% of which occur on farms. Many victims were not wearing helmets, although helmet-wearers are not immune.<\/em><\/p>\nGenerally, ATVs are single-seated, straddle-type machines\u2014meaning that you sit astride the vehicle like a motorcycle. Manoeuvrability is a benefit with this design, as users can shift their weight to increase agility in tight corners and over rough terrain. There are a range of size and power options, and a matching assortment of injury prospects. ATVs are generally un-caged, and risk of toppling and becoming lodged beneath the vehicle is a potential (and very real) prospect, even for the most prudent of riders.<\/p>\n![\"Bond\"](\"\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/Bond-300x272.jpg\")
Image Credit: vintagemotorsports.net<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUTV<\/strong><\/h4>\nUtility trade vehicles are reminiscent of your average Aussie ute; two to four seats, a cab and a tray for carrying your load\u00a0(a good example is the new XTV Flex Hauler from Mahindra<\/a>)<\/em>. \u00a0The ability to take a passenger with you on your paddock-pillaging adventures, and to carry a load of hay, wire, hunting gear and a packed lunch is an appealing characteristic for this machine. While the UTV is generally a more expensive option, this versatility is seeing them become more common in the agriculture sector. Safety is another factor that the UTV holds over the ATV, with a cab or roll cage to protect you and your passenger\/s from an untimely demise.<\/p>\nWhy you need to own one<\/strong><\/h2>\nVersatility<\/strong><\/h4>\nAs the name suggests, at all-terrain vehicle is capable of accessing areas which trucks and utes may have difficulty navigating. Whether you\u2019re zipping up the back of a paddock, or traversing rocky outcrops in search of stray cattle, this machine makes access easy. Of course, be careful\u2014rough ground is still a potential for incident.<\/p>\n
Then there\u2019s the ability to carry a load around\u2014be it weed spray or feed, the ability to nip through tight and difficult landscapes in search of weed or cattle undeniably makes farming easier. Many models will also allow you to tow a trailer, which adds more capacity to your machine. When time is at a premium (and when is it not?) these vehicles really come into their own.<\/p>\n
Built for fun<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile there are obvious safety concerns, there is no denying that ATVs are a lot of fun. So much so, that they\u2019re an adventure sport of their own and feature every year in the Dakar Rally. Be it farming, or a weekend getaway\u2014hooning around off-road on a little four-wheeled bag of beans is pretty darn exciting.<\/p>\n
They don\u2019t get tired<\/strong><\/h4>\nUnlike a horse, your ATV (or UTV, as the case may be) won\u2019t get tired. They can go all day, ripping it up and down the farm, carrying your load around or simply darting from place to place over difficult terrain. Not to mention, they don\u2019t need to be caught and saddled and regularly shod\u2014and they don\u2019t quite as grumpy. You need to consider maintenance costs, of course, but there\u2019s an obvious advantage to having one of these machines at your disposal.<\/p>\n
Want one? WIN one! <\/strong><\/h4>\nMachines4u and Mahindra are running an EPIC competition, which could win you an ATV of your very own! Luke and Steve from M4U put the Mahindra XTV 750 through its paces with a bit of bush-bashing, and came out grinning like a couple of school kids with a new pellet gun and a bag full of candy.<\/p>\n
The Mahindra XTV 740 Flexhauler boasts 3 seats, 544kg cargo capacity, 27\u201d ATV tyres and can hoot around at over 50kph. Whether you’re tending to your cattle, carrying a load of fencing wire or simply tearing it up in the bush for the fun of it, this machine works hard and plays hard.<\/p>\n
Check out the video now, and enter here!<\/a> But hurry, the competition ends 22nd<\/sup> of April 2017.<\/p>\n
ATVs or all-terrain vehicles are popular not only in the farming arena, but for off-road adventuring as well. Originally, as our mate Bond shows us below, these bad boys were three-wheeled death machines with inflatable tyres instead of suspension. This version largely disappeared in the 90s, and was overtaken by the four-wheel version or \u2018quad bike\u2019 as it was considered safer. A claim that is debatable.<\/p>\n
Bonus Fact<\/strong>: Quad bikes or ATVs are responsible for between 10 \u2013 20 deaths per year in Australia over the past decade, 70% of which occur on farms. Many victims were not wearing helmets, although helmet-wearers are not immune.<\/em><\/p>\n Generally, ATVs are single-seated, straddle-type machines\u2014meaning that you sit astride the vehicle like a motorcycle. Manoeuvrability is a benefit with this design, as users can shift their weight to increase agility in tight corners and over rough terrain. There are a range of size and power options, and a matching assortment of injury prospects. ATVs are generally un-caged, and risk of toppling and becoming lodged beneath the vehicle is a potential (and very real) prospect, even for the most prudent of riders.<\/p>\n Utility trade vehicles are reminiscent of your average Aussie ute; two to four seats, a cab and a tray for carrying your load\u00a0(a good example is the new XTV Flex Hauler from Mahindra<\/a>)<\/em>. \u00a0The ability to take a passenger with you on your paddock-pillaging adventures, and to carry a load of hay, wire, hunting gear and a packed lunch is an appealing characteristic for this machine. While the UTV is generally a more expensive option, this versatility is seeing them become more common in the agriculture sector. Safety is another factor that the UTV holds over the ATV, with a cab or roll cage to protect you and your passenger\/s from an untimely demise.<\/p>\n As the name suggests, at all-terrain vehicle is capable of accessing areas which trucks and utes may have difficulty navigating. Whether you\u2019re zipping up the back of a paddock, or traversing rocky outcrops in search of stray cattle, this machine makes access easy. Of course, be careful\u2014rough ground is still a potential for incident.<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s the ability to carry a load around\u2014be it weed spray or feed, the ability to nip through tight and difficult landscapes in search of weed or cattle undeniably makes farming easier. Many models will also allow you to tow a trailer, which adds more capacity to your machine. When time is at a premium (and when is it not?) these vehicles really come into their own.<\/p>\n While there are obvious safety concerns, there is no denying that ATVs are a lot of fun. So much so, that they\u2019re an adventure sport of their own and feature every year in the Dakar Rally. Be it farming, or a weekend getaway\u2014hooning around off-road on a little four-wheeled bag of beans is pretty darn exciting.<\/p>\n Unlike a horse, your ATV (or UTV, as the case may be) won\u2019t get tired. They can go all day, ripping it up and down the farm, carrying your load around or simply darting from place to place over difficult terrain. Not to mention, they don\u2019t need to be caught and saddled and regularly shod\u2014and they don\u2019t quite as grumpy. You need to consider maintenance costs, of course, but there\u2019s an obvious advantage to having one of these machines at your disposal.<\/p>\n Machines4u and Mahindra are running an EPIC competition, which could win you an ATV of your very own! Luke and Steve from M4U put the Mahindra XTV 750 through its paces with a bit of bush-bashing, and came out grinning like a couple of school kids with a new pellet gun and a bag full of candy.<\/p>\n The Mahindra XTV 740 Flexhauler boasts 3 seats, 544kg cargo capacity, 27\u201d ATV tyres and can hoot around at over 50kph. Whether you’re tending to your cattle, carrying a load of fencing wire or simply tearing it up in the bush for the fun of it, this machine works hard and plays hard.<\/p>\n Check out the video now, and enter here!<\/a> But hurry, the competition ends 22nd<\/sup> of April 2017.<\/p>\nUTV<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Why you need to own one<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Versatility<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Built for fun<\/strong><\/h4>\n
They don\u2019t get tired<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Want one? WIN one! <\/strong><\/h4>\n
![vintagemotorsports.net<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nUTV<\/strong><\/h4>\nUtility trade vehicles are reminiscent of your average Aussie ute; two to four seats, a cab and a tray for carrying your load\u00a0(a good example is the new XTV Flex Hauler from Mahindra<\/a>)<\/em>. \u00a0The ability to take a passenger with you on your paddock-pillaging adventures, and to carry a load of hay, wire, hunting gear and a packed lunch is an appealing characteristic for this machine. While the UTV is generally a more expensive option, this versatility is seeing them become more common in the agriculture sector. Safety is another factor that the UTV holds over the ATV, with a cab or roll cage to protect you and your passenger\/s from an untimely demise.<\/p>\nWhy you need to own one<\/strong><\/h2>\nVersatility<\/strong><\/h4>\nAs the name suggests, at all-terrain vehicle is capable of accessing areas which trucks and utes may have difficulty navigating. Whether you\u2019re zipping up the back of a paddock, or traversing rocky outcrops in search of stray cattle, this machine makes access easy. Of course, be careful\u2014rough ground is still a potential for incident.<\/p>\nThen there\u2019s the ability to carry a load around\u2014be it weed spray or feed, the ability to nip through tight and difficult landscapes in search of weed or cattle undeniably makes farming easier. Many models will also allow you to tow a trailer, which adds more capacity to your machine. When time is at a premium (and when is it not?) these vehicles really come into their own.<\/p>\nBuilt for fun<\/strong><\/h4>\nWhile there are obvious safety concerns, there is no denying that ATVs are a lot of fun. So much so, that they\u2019re an adventure sport of their own and feature every year in the Dakar Rally. Be it farming, or a weekend getaway\u2014hooning around off-road on a little four-wheeled bag of beans is pretty darn exciting.<\/p>\nThey don\u2019t get tired<\/strong><\/h4>\nUnlike a horse, your ATV (or UTV, as the case may be) won\u2019t get tired. They can go all day, ripping it up and down the farm, carrying your load around or simply darting from place to place over difficult terrain. Not to mention, they don\u2019t need to be caught and saddled and regularly shod\u2014and they don\u2019t quite as grumpy. You need to consider maintenance costs, of course, but there\u2019s an obvious advantage to having one of these machines at your disposal.<\/p>\nWant one? WIN one! <\/strong><\/h4>\nMachines4u and Mahindra are running an EPIC competition, which could win you an ATV of your very own! Luke and Steve from M4U put the Mahindra XTV 750 through its paces with a bit of bush-bashing, and came out grinning like a couple of school kids with a new pellet gun and a bag full of candy.<\/p>\nThe Mahindra XTV 740 Flexhauler boasts 3 seats, 544kg cargo capacity, 27\u201d ATV tyres and can hoot around at over 50kph. Whether you’re tending to your cattle, carrying a load of fencing wire or simply tearing it up in the bush for the fun of it, this machine works hard and plays hard.<\/p>\nCheck out the video now, and enter here!<\/a> But hurry, the competition ends 22nd<\/sup> of April 2017.<\/p>\nhttps:\/\/youtu.be\/ZbaqjH0Dlyo<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you have never felt the sheer exhilaration of flying over hill and dale at breakneck speed atop an all-terrain vehicle, you\u2019re seriously missing out. There is nothing quite like it, and this article will discuss why you should own one. 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