Cargo Bed Dimensions

Every QTAC skid relies on a stable, flat cargo floor. Bed length, width, and rail height determine:

• Which skids physically fit
• Whether hose reels or patient transport modules clear the tailgate and ROPS
• Whether the bed supports safe center-of-gravity placement
• How much room remains for tools and additional equipment

Customer must verify all vehicle specifications with the manufacturer or dealer, as UTV dimensions and payload ratings can change from year to year. QTAC provides this information as a general guide only.

Maximum Bed Payload (NOT GVWR)

This is the most important number when matching a UTV to a QTAC skid.

The factory bed payload rating is the maximum weight the cargo box was engineered to carry. This is the specification that determines whether a QTAC Fire, Fire Rescue, or Rescue skid can be operated safely.

To illustrate why this matters:

• A QTAC 85HP weighs ~940 lb wet
• A QTAC 85EMS-C or EMS-D weighs ~990–996 lb wet
• Most heavy-utility UTVs have a 1,000 lb bed rating
• Many mid-duty UTVs only support 600–800 lb
• Some light-duty models support ≤ 400 lb

This is why QTAC classifies skids into Light, Mid, and Heavy categories and only recommends Heavy-class skids for UTVs with a minimum 1,000 lb bed rating.

Total Vehicle Payload / GVWR Safety Margin

GVWR is not the cargo-bed rating, and it should never be used to determine skid compatibility. GVWR includes:

• Vehicle weight
• Full fuel
• Skid unit
• Water weight
• Crew
• Gear
• Accessories

Even when the bed rating is adequate, the total combined load must stay below the UTV’s payload capacity to maintain braking performance, suspension travel, and safe handling on slopes.

QTAC’s maximum wet skid weight (up to ~996 lb) is designed intentionally to align with the industry’s 1,000 lb bed class, but only when:

• The UTV is in its proper seating mode (for example, Mule PRO-FXT must be in 3-seat mode to access the full bed rating)
• Additional gear weight is accounted for
• The operator understands how water movement affects vehicle stability