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Model
Total Payload
Bed Capacity
Bed Dimensions
Can-Am Defender
1500
1,000
38 x 54.5 x 12
Can-Am Defender Max
1700
1,000
38 x 54.5 x 12
Can-Am Defender Max Limited
1225
1,000
38 x 54.5 x 12
Can-Am Defender 6X6 DPS
1700
1,000
72 x 54.5 x 10 in.
Can-Am Defender 6X6 XT
1570
1,000
72 x 54.5 x 10 in.
Can-Am Defender 6X6 Limited
1200
1,000
72 x 54.5 x 10 in.
Bobcat 3400
1900
1250
43.5x54x11.5
Bobcat 3600
1750
1250
43.5x54x11.5
Bobcat 3650
1900
1250
43.5x54x11.5
Gravely JSV3000 Gas 3-seater
1900
1250
48.2x57x11.4
Gravely JSV3000 Diesel 6-seater
2100
1250
48.2x57x11.4
Gravely JSV3000 Gas 3-seater
1900
1250
48.2x57x11.4
Gravely JSV3000 Diesel 6-seater
2100
1250
48.2x57x11.4
Gator XUV825i
1400
1000
45x52x12
Gator XUV625i
1400
1000
45x52x12
Gator XUV855D
1400
1000
45x52x12
Gator XUV560
1100
400
45x52x12
Gator XUV590i
1100
400
45x52x12
Mahindra mPact XTV 750S
-
1200
36x56.5x13
Mahindra mPact XTV 750S Flexhauler
-
1200
44x64x14
Mahindra mPact XTV 750C
-
1000
36x56.5x13
Mahindra mPact XTV 750L
-
1200
70x60x14
Mahindra mPact XTV 750B
-
1200
36x56.5x13
Polaris Ranger 570 Full Size
1500
800
32x54x11.5
Polaris Ranger XP900
1500
1000
36.5x54x11.5
Polaris Ranger XP1000
1500
1000
36.5x54x11.5
Polaris Ranger Diesel
1500
1000
36.5x54x11.5
Polaris Ranger Diesel HST
1750
1250
43.5x54x11.5
Polaris Ranger 6x6
2000
1250
42.5x54x11.5
Kubota RTV-X900
1664
1102
40.5x57.7x11.2
Kubota RTV-X900 Worksite
1598
1102
40.5x57.7x11.2
Kubota RTV-X1100C
1629
1102
40.5x57.7x11.2
Kubota RTV-X1100D Diesel
1510
1102
40.5x57.7x11.2
Kubota RTV-X1140
1629
1150
51.1x57x11.2
Intimidator Classic 1000cc Diesel
1600
1200
-
Intimidator Classic 800cc Gas
1000
1000
-
Intimidator Classic 1000cc Diesel
1600
1200
-
Intimidator Classic Electric
1200
700
-
Kawasaki Mule Pro-DXT
1616
1000
42.7x53.7x11
Kawasaki Mule Pro-DX Diesel
1616
1000
54.1x53.3x11
Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT
1649
1000
42.7/22x53.7x11
Kawasaki Mule Pro-FX
1649
1000
54.1x53.3x11
Kawasaki Mule 4000
1330
1000
46.3x51.6x11.4
Honda Pioneer 1000
-
1000/600 for CA
-
Honda Pioneer 1000-5
-
1000/600 for CA
-
Honda Pioneer EPS
-
1000/600 for CA
-

UTV Recommendations

We often get calls at the MTECH offices asking about UTV recommendations. When purchasing a UTV for use in fire and rescue applications, there are many factors to take into account: 4×4 vs 6×6, two-person versus crew-cab, engine type – the list is long. However, there are three critical factors that we feel must be considered above all else:

  1. Bed Dimensions
  2. Maximum Payload
  3. Maximum Bed Payload


Bed Dimensions

Bed dimensions are important. Some of the new UTVs, such as the John Deere Gator XUV series, feature beds with raised sections at the front. Depending on the slip-in skid you’re looking at, a raised bed can become problematic. Honda’s new Pioneer series, with the protective cage attachment, can also interfere with some QTAC models, depending on height. Make sure you cross-check your bed dimensions against the engineering drawings located at the bottom of each product page, and you can view the specs on many of today’s popular UTV models in the table at the bottom of this page. We keep this table as up-to-date as possible, but please confirm on the manufacturer’s website just to be sure.


Maximum Payload

Don’t confuse maximum payload with bed payload. Maximum – or total – payload refers to the maximum total payload allowed – fuel, passengers, loose equipment, bed contents – everything.


Maximum Bed Payload

Maximum bed payload is exactly that – how much weight the bed can hold. This is where your choice of firefighting or fire/rescue skid is crucial. QTACs are the lightest and most durable UTV skids on the market. We offer both dry and wet weights on each product page, and we invite you to compare those against the products offered by our competition. Whatever you do, don’t over-gross your UTV bed. If you’re looking at a QTAC that you think will be more of a load than your UTV can handle, let us know and we can offer restrictor plates inside the tank to reduce volume and water weight.

Polaris requires a riser platform

The QTAC Riser Kit for the EMS-F, EMS-R, EMS-L costs $210 and the riser for our shorter skids costs $185. Please ask our sales team for more details when ordering.

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