2023 50-INCH-WIDE UTVs

No class of UTVs gives you access to more trails than 50-inch-wide machines, and they’re also the most affordable on the market. These compact vehicles also fit easily in a full-size pickup so they’re easy and economical to transport. We gathered all the facts you need to find the best 50-inch machine for the way you ride in this guide.

*2022 model

 

CAN-AM MAVERICK TRAIL DPS 1000

The Maverick Trail DPS 1000 has a 976cc V-twin with 75 horsepower, and the Sport/Eco throttle map switch lets you tune the power to your driving style and conditions. Power steering gives this machine light, easy handling, and the roomy cab offers a low, comfortable seating position.

The Maverick Trail DPS 1000 is the only Maverick Trail model that features full doors as standard equipment. It also comes with color-accented seats, variable-rate power steering, painted bodywork, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels, engine braking and an unlockable rear differential that makes extremely tight turns easier.

Double-A-arm front and rear suspension offers 10 inches of travel up front and 10.5 in the rear using spring preload-adjustable gas shocks. The 4.5-inch instrument display moves with the tilt-adjustable steering wheel and provides speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trips and hour meters, fuel, gear position, Sport/Eco mode, seat belt and 4×4 indicator, front and rear diff-lock indicators, diagnostics, clock, battery voltage and engine temperature.

See UTV Action’s full test of the Maverick Trail 1000 DPS here:

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Motor type 976cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC V-twin

Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS

Drive system 2WD/4WD/Visco-lok

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/10”

  Rear Dual A-arm/10.5”

Brakes: f/r Dual disc/dual discs

Fuel capacity 10.0 gal.

Towing capacity 1500 lb.

Bed capacity 300 lb.

Length/width/height 118”/50”/69”

Tire sizes: f/r 26×8-12/26×9-12

Claimed dry weight 1364 lb.

Colors Triple Black, Octane Blue, Camo

Price $17,099

 

CAN-AM MAVERICK TRAIL DPS 700/700

The Maverick Trail DPS 700 is powered by a 52-horsepower, 650cc, single-cylinder engine, making it lighter than the V-twin Maverick Trail 1000 DPS. You can adjust the power delivery with the Sport/Eco throttle map switch on the dash. This agile machine has power steering for light, easy handling.

Maverick Trail DPS 700 comes with side nets, color-accented seats, painted bodywork, 12-inch cast-aluminum wheels, engine braking and an unlockable rear differential that makes extremely tight turns easier.

The Maverick Trail 700 has manual steering, side nets, bodywork with molded-in color, 12-inch steel wheels, and engine braking.

Double-A-arm front and rear suspension offers 10 inches of travel up front and 10.5 in the rear using spring preload-adjustable gas shocks. The 4.5-inch instrument display moves with the tilt-adjustable steering wheel and provides speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trips and hour meters, fuel, gear position, Sport/Eco mode, seat belt and 4×4 indicator, front and rear diff-lock indicators, diagnostics, clock, battery voltage and engine temperature.

See UTV Action’s full test the Maverick Trail 800 DPS here:
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See the entire Can-Am UTV lineup here.

Motor type 650cc, single cylinder, SOHC 4-valve

Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS

Drive system 2WD/4WD/Visco-lok

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/10”

  Rear Dual A-arm/10.5”

Brakes: f/r Dual-disc/dual discs

Fuel capacity 10.0 gal.

Towing capacity 1500 lb.

Bed capacity 300 lb.

Length/width/height 118”/50”/69”

Tire sizes: f/r 26×8-12/26×9-12

Claimed dry weight 1,271 lb.

Colors Triple Black, Octane Blue,

camo/Mineral Gray

Price $15,599/$13,599

 

CFMOTO ZFORCE 500 TRAIL*

The CFMoto ZForce 500 Trail is powered by a 38-horsepower, 495cc, single-cylinder engine. This machine features power steering with tilt-adjustable steering wheel and steering lock, side nets, stainless steel bumpers, 14-inch aluminum wheels, mirrors, plastic roof, 3000-pound winch, cargo bed net, LED headlight accents and color-accented seats. Double-A-arm front and rear suspension includes compression and rebound-adjustable front shocks and rebound-adjustable rear shocks.

See UTV Action’s full test of the ZForce 800 here.

See the full CFMoto UTV lineup here.

Motor type 495cc 4 valve single-cylinder

Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS

Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/9.5”

  Rear Dual A-arm/9.1”

Fuel capacity 6.5 gal.

Length/width/height 113”/50”/70”

Tire sizes: f/r AT26x9-14/AT26x11-14

Claimed dry weight 1228 lb.

Colors Orange, Titanium

Price $9,499

 

CFMOTO ZFORCE 800 TRAIL

The CFMoto ZForce 800 Trail is powered by a 62-horsepower 800cc V-twin, and the dual-range, fully automatic transmission includes a centrifugal clutch that provides predictable power delivery and protects the drive belt. Standard equipment includes power steering with tilt-adjustable steering wheel and steering lock, doors, stainless steel bumpers, 14-inch aluminum wheels, mirrors, plastic roof, 3000-pound winch, cargo bed net, LED headlight accents and color-accented sewn seats. Double-A-arm front and rear suspension feature compression and rebound-adjustable front shocks and rebound-adjustable rear shocks.

See UTV Action’s full test of the ZForce 800 here.

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Motor type 799cc, 8-valve, liquid-cooled SOHC

V-twin

Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.& EBS

Drive system 2WD/4WD/4WD front diff-lock

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/9.5”

  Rear Dual A-arm/9.1”

Fuel capacity 6.5 gal.

Length/width/height 113”/50”/70”

Tire sizes: f/r AT26x9-14/AT26x11-14

Claimed dry weight 1311 lb.

Colors Orange, blue, Titanium

Price $11,399

 

HONDA PIONEER 500*

The Pioneer 500 is powered by a 475cc, two-valve, push-rod engine with a belt-less, 5-speed automatic transmission that can be shifted manually with car-type paddle shifters. The transmission also provides predictable engine braking to all four wheels when in four-wheel drive. The drive system is selectable 2WD/4WD, but not front differential lock. This machine doesn’t have power steering, but its light weight makes it easy to handle.

This recreation utility UTV has a rear rack that can carry 450 pounds, and it can tow 1000 pounds from its receiver-type hitch. Independent front and rear suspension with dual-rate springs and adjustable spring preload provides a comfortable, well-controlled ride. For convenience, the Pioneer 500’s side nets swing with the door. There is storage space under the seats and under the hood, and the cabin is surprisingly roomy for such a small vehicle. The contoured seats are comfortable and offer enough support for sporty driving.

See UTV Action’s full test on the Pioneer 500 here.

See the full line of Honda UTVs here.

Motor type 475cc liquid-cooled OHV 2-valve single

Transmission Auto-clutch 5-speed w/rev.

Drive system 2WD/4WD

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/5.9”

  Rear Dual A-arm/5.9”

Brakes: f/r Hydraulic discs/disc

Fuel capacity 4.1 gal.

Towing capacity 1000 lb.

Rack capacity 450 lb.

Length/width/height 102.6”/50”/71.3”

Tire sizes: f/r 24×8-12/24×10-12

Claimed curb weight 1025 lb.

Colors Red, Olive

Price $8599

 

HONDA PIONEER 520*

Based on the Pioneer 500, the Pioneer 520 recreation/utility machine includes more power and a tilting bed that can hold 450 pounds of cargo. A 518cc engine, 43cc larger than the 500’s, provides the power. Full of fuel, the Pioneer 520 weighs only 1065 pounds, so it’s easy to handle even though it doesn’t have power steering. The Pioneer 520 has a belt-less, five-speed automatic transmission that can also be shifted manually with car-type paddle shifters. The transmission also provides predictable engine braking to all four wheels when in four-wheel drive. The drive system features selectable 2WD/4WD, but not front differential lock.

This recreation utility UTV can tow 1000 pounds from its receiver-type hitch. Independent front and rear suspension with dual-rate springs and adjustable spring preload provides a comfortable, well-controlled ride. For convenience, the Pioneer 520’s side nets swing with the door.

See UTV Action’s full test of the Pioneer 520 here.

See the full line of Honda UTVs here:

Motor type 518cc liquid-cooled OHV 2-valve single

Transmission Auto-clutch 5-speed w/rev.

Drive system 2WD/4WD

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/5.8”

  Rear Dual A-arm/5.9”

Brakes: f/r Hydraulic discs/disc

Fuel capacity 4.1 gal.

Towing capacity 1000 lb.

Rack capacity 450 lb.

Length/width/height 105”/50”/71.2”

Tire sizes: f/r 24×8-12/24×10-12

Claimed curb weight 1,065 lb.

Colors Gray Resin, Moose Brown, Red,

Honda Phantom Camo

Price $9599–$10,199

 

POLARIS RZR TRAIL ULTIMATE/PREMIUM

The Polaris RZR Trail Ultimate/Premium feature full doors, a high-clearance radiused cage for easy entry and exit, aggressive RZR XP-inspired front-end styling and a roomy interior.

The Ultimate is the best equipped RZR Trail model. It comes with Ride Command navigation, ride sharing and connectivity, Rockford Fosgate audio, roof, Fox Podium shocks, a rear differential with Turf mode for tighter turns, painted bodywork, power steering, aluminum wheels and LED headlights and accent lights.

The RZR Trail Premium comes with painted bodywork, power steering, aluminum wheels, LED headlights and accent lights. Instant throttle response, 75 horsepower and agile handling make the 50-inch-wide RZR 900 Trail models a blast to drive. Front and rear sway bars, light weight and good weight distribution give the 900 a flat, sure feel in slow and fast turns, and it can slide controllably on low-traction surfaces. The RZR’s suspension is fairly firm, which is to be expected on a vehicle with 10 inches of travel, but it’s surprisingly compliant and comfortable on small impacts. The slightly firm settings let you push the RZR on bumpy trails, and it will handle G-outs and even some decent-size jumps without bottoming.

See UTV Action’s full test of the RZR 900 here:

 See the complete Polaris RZR lineup here.

Motor type 875cc liquid-cooled, 8-valve DOHC,

EFI I-twin

Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.

Drive system 4WD/2WD

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/10”

  Rear Dual A-arm/10”

Fuel capacity 9.5 gal.

Length/width/height 105”/50”/69.5”

Tire sizes: f/r 26×8-12/26×10-12

Claimed dry weight 1,238 lb.

Colors Ghost Gray

Price $20,299/$18,199

 

POLARIS RZR TRAIL SPORT

The base Polaris Trail model, the Polaris RZR Trail Sport, also comes with full doors, a high-clearance radiused cage for easy entry and exit, aggressive new RZR XP-inspired front-end styling, and a roomy interior. The base model has steel wheels, unpainted bodywork and no power steering.

Quick throttle response, 75 horsepower and agile handling make the twin-cylinder, 875cc Trail Sport a blast to drive. Front and rear sway bars, light weight and good weight distribution give the 900 a flat, sure feel in slow and fast turns, and it can slide controllably on low-traction surfaces. The RZR’s suspension is fairly firm, which is to be expected on a vehicle with 10 inches of travel, but it’s surprisingly compliant and comfortable on small impacts. The slightly firm settings let you push the RZR on bumpy trails, and it will handle G-outs and even some decent-size jumps without bottoming.

See UTV Action’s full test of the RZR 900 here:

See the complete Polaris RZR lineup here:    

Motor type 875cc liquid-cooled, 8-valve DOHC,

EFI I-twin

Transmission Dual-range CVT w/ rev.

Drive system 4WD/2WD

Suspension/travel:

  Front Dual A-arm/10”

  Rear Dual A-arm/10”

Fuel capacity 9.5 gal.

Length/width/height 1010.9”/50”/67.9”

Tire sizes: f/r 26×8-12/26×10-12

Claimed dry weight 1,238 lb.

Colors White Lightning

Price $15,499