The Benefits of Owning a Side-by-Side

A UTVs compact size, all-terrain capabilities, and high weight capacity make it a great off-road vehicle for both work and recreation! However, if you’re needing an abundance of storage space or room for more passengers, a side-by-side might be the perfect option for you! At Ball Equipment we have a wide variety of inventory at both our locations in Richmond and Sandusky, Michigan, but for this article, we want to highlight the many benefits that come with owning a side-by-side. 

Passengers

One of the side-by-side’s main draws is its increased number of seats for passengers. UTVs are generally associated with work, and so a side-by-side was meant to transport more people when a task required a certain number of workers. UTVs are also pretty popular on hunting trips, able to carry large game and quickly travel through the woods. A side-by-side makes it easy to transport an entire hunting party through the forest, with room to carry weapons and game alike!

Storage

A side-by-side is generally a bit larger in order to fit extra passengers. This increased size has given it amazing storage capacities that manufacturers have really leaned into! They can carry anything from heavy work equipment and hunting gear to large coolers full of food. With this increased storage has also come an increased carrying capacity, ensuring that a side-by-side can carry everyone and everything you could possibly need to take off-road. 

Safety

A side-by-side often comes with some form of cab protection that can entail anything from a roof, a windshield, or even a roll cage. On some models, a side-by-side can even have all three of these features as well as extra precautions such as seat belts! Because it’s built for both off-roading and carrying multiple passengers, it has some of the best safety features around. 

Customization

While a side-by-side can come with a number of safety features, you can also add them yourself! They’re some of the easiest all-terrain vehicles to customize, and the options go far beyond safety equipment. With a side-by-side’s simple design it’s easy to customize the vehicle’s overall appearance, install protective gear, and even add handy gadgets–with some users actually installing stereos into their side-by-sides.

Whether you need an extra hand on a job, or simply want to ride rough terrain with a friend, a side-by-side is the vehicle for you! We here at Ball Equipment have a number of high-quality side-by-sides that you can view here on our website. However, if you're located in the city of Detroit we encourage you to come into our dealership to view our inventory and speak with an experienced team member. Our staff provides the best customer service around and can answer any of your questions!