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ATV & UTV Transport
Four-wheelers, side-by-sides and utility machines.
Overview
How atv & utv transport works
Side-by-sides have gotten big. A modern four-seat UTV with a cab, roof and 30-inch tires is closer to a small vehicle than to a four-wheeler, and it needs to be measured like one before anyone quotes it.
These machines usually go enclosed or inside a trailer, both because of value and because roll cages and cab glass do not enjoy 70 mph of road debris.
Enclosed or inside a trailer
The most common approach. The machine is driven or winched in and strapped at four points on the frame, never over the suspension arms.
On open equipment
Workable for utility machines where cosmetics are not the point. Cheaper, and exposed to weather.
Loading
Running machines drive on. Non-running machines need a winch, and machines with a lift kit or oversized tires need extra vertical clearance — confirm both before booking.
Quoting
What we need to quote your shipment
- Make, model and seat count
- Overall length, width and height including the roll cage and roof
- Weight
- Whether it runs, rolls, steers and brakes
- Lift kit, tire size, winch, plow or other add-ons
- Whether a cab enclosure or windshield is fitted
Enterprise Auto Transport is a licensed broker (USDOT #2273104, MC #774106). We arrange transportation with qualified motor carriers whose equipment and authority fit the shipment — we do not own trucks or employ drivers.
Before pickup
- Wash off mud — it hides damage and adds weight, and it will be an argument at delivery
- Reduce fuel to roughly a quarter tank
- Disconnect the battery unless it is needed for loading
- Remove the plow, loose racks, coolers and gun cases
- Fold down or remove the windshield if it is soft plastic
- Set the parking brake and note whether it holds
- Photograph all sides, the cage, and any existing plastic cracks
From experience
What commonly goes wrong
- Width is the sleeper problem. A 64-inch machine fits places a 72-inch machine does not.
- Aftermarket doors and soft cabs tear at highway speed if they are not removed.
- Plastic body panels crack at the mounting tabs when strapped incorrectly. Straps go to the frame.
Questions
ATV & UTV Transport FAQs
Can you ship two side-by-sides together?
Yes, and it is generally the efficient way to do it if both are going to the same destination in the same window.
Does my UTV need to be street legal?
No. It is being hauled, not driven. Registration only matters for a machine that would travel on its own wheels.
Before pickup
Condition and repair responsibility
Tires, brakes and anything that rolls: the owner's responsibility
- Anything that rolls or tows on its own wheels — boats, RVs, campers, utility and enclosed trailers, equipment trailers — must be roadworthy before pickup. That means sound tires with tread and no dry rot, correct air pressure, working bearings and hubs, functioning brakes and lights, a good coupler, safety chains and a spare if one is available.
- Equipment that has been parked for a long season is the most common problem. Tires that look fine can be dry-rotted and years past their date code, and bearings that have not been greased will run hot. If your boat or trailer has been sitting, have the tires and bearings checked before transport.
- The customer is responsible for the cost of any repairs needed to make the unit safe to move — tires, wheels, bearings, brakes, lights, couplers or anything else that allows the unit to roll or operate.
- If a tire blows out, a bearing fails or the unit becomes disabled in transit, the customer is responsible for the cost of towing to the nearest service facility and for the parts and labor to repair it. Roadside service on the highway costs considerably more than doing the work in advance.
- Repairs made on the road can add days to the delivery window. Enterprise Auto Transport is a licensed broker and is not responsible for the mechanical condition of the equipment, for the cost of repairs or towing, or for delays caused by them.
Get started
Request a quote for this shipment
Not sure what kind of hauler you need?
Don't worry. You don't have to know whether you need a power-only truck, flatbed, enclosed trailer, RV driver or specialized carrier. Just tell us what you're moving, its approximate size, where it's going and when you need it moved. We'll review the shipment and determine what type of transportation is appropriate.
Please note: Anything that rolls on its own wheels must be roadworthy before pickup. The customer is responsible for repairs — tires, bearings, brakes, lights — and for towing and repair costs if the unit becomes disabled in transit.
Ready to move your boat, RV or toys?
Equipment-specific quoting on dimensions, weight and trailer condition — with a coordinator who answers the phone.