Side by Sides For Sale Near Hartford, CT

More About Side-by-Side

Powersports vehicles have come a long way since their humble beginnings. One popular model is the side-by-side (utility terrain vehicle), which has been used for many different purposes since its development during the 1980s. Side-by-sides are a practical and compact alternative to standard vehicles with the ability to go off-road, allowing you access to many more regions that your car or truck simply can’t travel.

Harley-Davidson of Danbury is proud to be your Connecticut side-by-side dealer. Read on to learn more about what side-by-sides are and how they’re used.

Definition

A side-by-side is a type of powersports vehicle that can seat anywhere from two to six people. The seats are arranged in groups of two and come in the form of benches or bucket-style seats, and this is where the name “side-by-side” comes from: passengers sitting next to each other in pairs.

Side-by-sides are not wholly dissimilar to your average passenger car, but there are some key differences you should know. Like your car, a side-by-side is operated with gas and brake pedals along with a steering wheel, and there are seat belts for safety. Unlike a car, though, a side-by-side is much smaller and more agile, and it’s generally open to the air. If there is some form of enclosure, it generally comes in the form of half-doors and a windshield and a canvas roof rather than the full metal enclosure you get with a car.

Cargo can be stored between the seats or at the rear of the vehicle, and many side-by-sides have the ability to tow trailers behind them, too, so you can carry even more stuff. These vehicles come with high ground clearances and rugged tires that help you to navigate uneven and challenging terrain with ease.

Uses

Side-by-sides are extremely versatile, which means you can use them for both work riding purposes and recreational off-roading purposes. Many people ride side-by-sides in the fields of construction, logging, forestry, janitorial work and even as a means of transport on campuses and at retirement homes. Side-by-sides are also great for farm work, since you can use their high towing capacities to carry trailers full of loose materials or attachments behind your vehicle.

As for recreational riding, side-by-sides let you take friends and family along on an adventure you won’t soon forget. You could simply go mudding or off-roading on your property, head to a nature trail to explore the great outdoors or check out a powersports park nearby that offers all kinds of riding opportunities. Some people like to pack their guns, ammo and camping supplies on their UTVs and go hunting with them as an easy way of getting through the forest to their blinds.

Ready to check out some models for yourself? Stop by our dealership in Danbury, CT, today to take a look at our fine selection of side-by-sides for sale. Harley-Davidson of Danbury proudly serves the greater Hartford, CT, metropolitan area.