Best ATV's For Towing | Hunt or Shred

If you are on the market for buying an ATV, you want to ensure that the option you go with is capable of handling your towing needs.

The best ATVs for towing are the Can-Am Outlander 1000R at 1,650 lbs, Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 at 1,500 lbs, Can-Am Renegade X XC 1000R at 1,300 lbs, and the Suzuki KingQuad 750AXI at 1,300 lbs.

The great thing about ATVs is that they are as useful to have around for work as they are fun to ride, but the first thing you want to assess when picking your quad is its power and performance, which should be measured by its towing capacity. With our favorite ATV manufacturers releasing new quads each year, we are seeing these awesome All-terrain Vehicles become more and more powerful on an annual basis. With that being said, there are some undeniable contenders within the industry that truly stand out and can surpass the towing capacity of the competition. To help you understand everything you need to know about the best ATVs for towing, we are going to take a closer look at some of our top picks.

After years of working as an ATV mechanic and professional rider, I have had a lot of experience testing the towing performance of dozens of quads. My experience has taught me that the best ATVs for towing are generally manufactured by reputable companies that make quads with high engine capacities.

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ATVs For Towing

When it comes to a quality All-terrain Vehicle, one of the first things that you want to look at is the towing capacity of the quad. In recent years, we have been seeing many riders buy ATVs as a hobby sport, as opposed to for farm work and labor use - with consumers getting quads simply for the joy of riding. If you primarily use your quad for casual rides and light towing, then you have probably never been faced with the test of confirming your quad’s towing capacity, which can prove to be problematic if a scenario ever arose that required hauling a really heavy load.

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To prepare yourself and your quad for this sort of situation, we highly advise that you opt for an ATV that has a high towing capacity. This will ensure that you not only have a fun quad to drive but that it will also deliver on performance when you need it the most. With that being said, there are plenty of great options for quality ATVs that have high towing capacities out there.

Before you begin looking at any specific make or model, you should first try to reflect on the towing needs that you want your quad to be able to handle. There is a lot of competition within the ATV market and you will find that each reputable manufacturer has something great to offer its riders, which is why you want to make a calculated decision on which brand you end up going with. As you assess the best ATVs for towing, you should consider that some manufacturers will greatly vary in their price and their overall performance.

If you are on a tighter budget for your ATV purchase, there is no reason that you can’t find a well-rounded quad that can deliver on just about all of your towing needs at a considerably lower price. However, if you have the funds to splurge on an awesome quad, going with the best of the best is highly advisable. At the end of the day, having a little extra power is never going to hurt and it could be just the thing that keeps you from getting stuck in the mud while hauling a heavy load.

Can-Am Outlander 1000R

There is really no name within the ATV industry that stands out more than Can-Am. For years, we have watched this incredible manufacturer carry the torch for what a quality All-terrain Vehicle is, as they have continuously raised the bar for the competition by releasing quads with the best performance and towing capacity.

Their most recent version of the Can-Am Outlander 1000R is the best ATV that they have ever made and it is capable of handling a towing capacity of an incredible 1,650 lbs. This trumps any other quad within the industry by more than 100 lbs and is considered by experienced riders to be the best ATV for towing within the industry.

With that being said, 1,650 lbs is what Can-Am advertises their towing capacity as for the Outlander 1000R, but we have had reports from riders that claim to have hauled well over this limit at nearly 2,000 lbs. While this sort of towing capacity is insanely high, you do want to be careful to not push your Can-Am Outlander 1000R too far to the limit, as this can result in some serious damage being caused to your ATV. However, it is very reassuring to know that you can count on this quad even if it means that you need to haul more than what is recommended by Can-Am.

What you will find is that while the Can-Am 1000R is the best ATV for towing out there, it is also one of the most expensive quads on the market. The Can-Am 1000R is currently going for just under $13,000, which is a considerable amount of cash to dish out on a quad. There are some amazing options for ATVs that are priced lower than the Can-Am 1000R, but if you want the best performance and the best towing capacity out of your quad, this All-terrain vehicle is unrivaled within the industry, as you will see exactly where your money went when you test its performance.

Polaris Sportsman XP 1000

Next in line, we have the Polaris Sportsman XP 1000. We have loved riding Polaris’ ATVs for years and we consider them to be a manufacturer that truly stands out within the industry, as they have rightfully earned a reputation of having some of the best quads on the market.

This company has been highly regarded for making well-rounded ATVs that are powerful, well-crafted, and designed to handle just about anything. Polaris continued to prove themselves with their most recent release of the Sportsman XP 1000. This quad is a mean towing machine that has been tested to handle as much as 1,500 lbs. There are few ATV manufacturers that can deliver on this kind of towing power - and when you really need to rely on hauling that much weight, you know that a reputable manufacturer like Polaris is not going to let you down when there is a call for action.

While the maximum limit that Polaris advises for the towing capacity of their Sportsman XP 1000 is 1,500 lbs, you may be able to push this a bit further in the right conditions. Riders have claimed to be able to haul as much as 50 to 100 lbs more than this on the right terrain. If you are overhauling, while going uphill with poor traction, you should not overdo it, as this can cause serious damage to your Polaris Sportsman XP 1000.

However, if you have nice and even terrain and are hauling your load with careful control, you may just be able to squeeze a little more out of your quad. You can buy a Polaris Sportsman XP 1000 for roughly $12,000.

Can-Am Renegade X XC 1000R

Can-Am has done it again with their latest release of the Renegade X XC 1000R. This beast of a quad is powerful, reliable, and a whole lot of fun to ride. It goes without saying that when you buy an ATV from Can-Am that you are going to get one of the best quads on the market - because that is exactly the reputation that this manufacturer has solidified within the industry.

Can-Am continues to prove their standing as the best of the best, as their Renegade X XC 1000R throws a twist on quads with the best towing capacity. This ATV is not as powerful as the Outlander 1000R - as it has a towing capacity of 1,300 lbs, but what you will find with the Renegade X XC 1000R is that it is much better at handling certain terrains and conditions. With that being said, 1,300 lbs is still an incredible amount of weight for a single ATV to handle and it should be more than enough to take care of the needs of most riders out there.

What the Can-Am Renegade X XC 1000R is highly praised for by riders is its ability to tow in adverse conditions that often leave some of their competition stuck in the mud. This amazing All-terrain Vehicle was designed to have better mobility than its rivals, as it is lighter in weight than the Outlander 1000R, as well as most other quads with this engine capacity. This greatly increases the speed of the quad while still retaining an incredibly high towing capacity.

Many people who ride the Can-Am Renegade X XC 1000R are impressed with its ability to access challenging terrains and haul heavy loads through the worst trail conditions. The speed of this quad makes it highly attractive for riders who want a high towing capacity, but at the same time want a fast quad that is fun for riding - and even racing! The only downside of the Renegade X XC 1000R is that it is one of the most expensive quads on the market at roughly $14,000.

Suzuki KingQuad AXi

Suzuki is a reputable manufacturer of cars, motorcycles, and even quads. This Japanese company has made a name for itself within the ATV industry by delivering quality quads at a more reasonable price than some of the competition. With that being said, Suzuki has quads that compete on the power and towing capacity of even the best ATV manufacturers.

Their latest release of the KingQuad AXi has earned them the title of having one of the best All-terrain Vehicles on the market. This awesome quad can tow as much as 1,300 lbs. The KingQuad AXi from Suzuki can handle everything from dirt and mud to hail and snow - while at the same time delivering their guaranteed 1,300 lbs towing capacity.

Riders have claimed to have zero issues pushing the KindQuad AXi to its towing limit in even the most adverse conditions. The ride is comfortable, fun, and will handle just about anything that you throw at it. In addition, riders have praised the Suzuki KingQuad AXi for its reliability and longevity - with many of these quads going strong after more than a decade of use and abuse, which makes this ATV a quad you can truly count on.

One of our favorite things about the Suzuki KingQuad AXi is not just its ability to tow as much as 1,300 lbs, but the fact that it is so reasonably priced. You can get a brand new KingQuad AXi for less than $9,000, which makes this ATV a total bargain. This is a great option for someone who wants the power and reliability of a quality All-terrain Vehicle while not breaking the bank. While most riders still prefer a big name within the industry such as Can-Am or Polaris, Suzuki really gives its competition a run for their money with the KingQuad AXi.

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

25 years old. I'm from PA. I love horseback riding and riding ATV's. My husband and I own a farm and our ATV's help us work and have fun.

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