Just like cars, UTVs have bumpers too but they can look quite different than what you are expecting. Under your car’s bumper is the actual chassis bumper that’s designed to collapse in the event of a collision. A UTV bumper is much different compared to your cars since it’s more for additional utility when off-road.

What Purpose Does a UTV Bumper Serve?

When it comes to UTVs, there are many uses for a bumper. Most machines don’t feature a bumper from the factory so this leaves owners and aftermarket manufacturers with plenty of options to accessorize their machines. Adding a front bumper to your machine can provide you with a lighting and winch mounting solution along with the additional protection they provide.

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Many aftermarket bumpers offer light mount brackets to mount a small light bar at the front of your machine at its lowest point. Mounting a light at the front of the machine and lower to the ground than a roof light or A-pillar lights will act similar to fog lights. Since dirt and dust rise, it can be difficult for a roof-mounted light to project. To combat this, many owners mount a light in the bumper to illuminate the path when a roof light becomes useless.

Another use of a front bumper would be to mount a winch. Oftentimes riders will get stuck or you will become stuck. In these scenarios, a winch is an incredibly useful tool and you can pull friends or yourself out of a sticky situation. Since the front and rear bumpers are already mounting to your frame, it is the ideal spot to mount a winch that provides optimal reinforcement. It is also the ideal spot to add a bit of protection to your machine by preventing vital components from being hit.

Aside from the accessory mounting options, chassis rigidity significantly increases when installing a front or rear bumper. It is common for the chassis to twist and adding a bumper to the mix will help provide extra reinforcement to the front and rear suspension. If you haven’t seen our blog about chassis reinforcement, check out some other options you have to stiffen up your chassis HERE.

Take a Look At Our Extensive Rear Bumper Options

Lastly, front and rear bumpers add a bit of style to your machine that you can personalize to your liking. Since there are so many options to choose from you can find a custom-tailored bumper to your liking. Many different options on the market will certainly suit your needs.

Do I Need a Front or Rear Bumper?

When it comes to needing one, it depends on your use of the machine. If you require a low-mounted light, winch, or want to add styling to your UTV then a front and rear bumper is 100% a necessity. If you are simply putting around small trails at a low rate of speed, you can certainly benefit from a front bumper, but it is not necessary.

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