How to choose a UTV cover
Storage or trailerable. This is the first split and it is not a small one. The All-Weather UTV Storage Cover for Polaris Ranger & More is a parked-machine cover, 210D polyester oxford with waterproof PU and UV-resistant coatings, and the listing says storage use only, not for trailering. The 4-seater cover for the Maverick X3 MAX says the same: pull it before you trailer. The trailerable covers are a different build. The Trailerable 2-Seater UTV Cover for Polaris RZR Pro & More is 600D oxford with a 3000 mm PU coating, heat-sealed seams, and a triple-point anchor system that stays tight at highway speed. If the cover is ever going to see the interstate, buy from the trailerable set.
Size by dimensions. Covers here run from 118 inches long for a midsize Ranger 570 to 177 inches for a 64 inch Maverick X3 MAX. The 2-seat covers are 126 to 134 inches. The 2-3 seat sizes are 118 and 140 inches, the longer one for full cab machines like the Ranger XP 1000. The 4-seat sizes go from 148 inches for a RZR 4 to 177 for the X3 MAX. Measure first.
Fabric weight. 210D is the light storage fabric. 420D is the step up, and the listings call it a real step up from the thin stuff, with sealed seams rated to 2400 Pa on several sizes. 600D with a 3000 mm PU coating is the trailerable spec.
UTV covers by machine and size
Polaris Ranger and Ranger Crew covers
The most coverage in the category. Midsize Ranger 570 owners get the 118 inch 2-3 Seater UTV Cover for Polaris Ranger 570 & More, sized for mid size machines that swim in a full size cover. The Ranger XP 1000 takes the 140 inch 2-3 seater in 420D with sealed seams, windproof webbings, and reflective strips. Ranger Crew buyers pick from the 420D 4-Seat UTV Cover with a ring hole at each corner for roping it to the wheels, the Medium 4-Seater built in four layers, or the 148 inch Trailerable 4-Seater UTV Cover for Polaris Ranger Crew & More for crew-cab and MAX-length machines. The 2-Seater Trailering UTV Cover names the Ranger, Defender, Commander, Mule, Pioneer, and UForce. More Ranger parts are on the Polaris Ranger hub.
Can-Am Maverick X3, Defender, and Commander covers
The 2-Seater UTV Cover for Can-Am Maverick X3 & More is cut at 134 by 73 by 60 inches for 2017 to 2024 two seat X3 models, with an elastic hem, quick release cord, and reflective strips. The 4-seater for the X3 MAX is 177 inches long with underbody straps and wheel holes to keep it put. Defender and Commander owners have the 126 inch 2-Seat UTV Cover for Can-Am Defender HD & More, the 2-Seat UTV Cover with Side Zipper, and the Heavy-Duty 2-Seater trailerable cover in 600D. See the Can-Am Maverick hub.
Polaris RZR and Honda Talon covers
The Small 4-Seater UTV Cover for Polaris RZR 4 & More is 148 by 71 by 69 inches with reflective piping. Two seat RZR Pro, Defender XT, Maverick X3, and Talon owners are named on the Large trailerable cover at 140 by 58 by 75 inches.
Storage cover vs trailerable cover
| Storage covers | Trailerable covers |
|---|
| Fabric | 210D or 420D oxford | 600D oxford or tear-resistant DTY |
| Waterproofing | PU coating, sealed seams rated to 2400 Pa on the 420D sizes | 3000 mm PU coating, taped or heat-sealed seams |
| Hold-down | Elastic hem, tie down straps, wheel holes on some sizes | Triple-point anchor system or three reinforced straps |
| Extras | Reflective strips, compression bag, side zipper on one model | Soft windshield liner, dual vents, drawstring bag |
| Price | $50 to $100 | $100 to $160 |
Two details from the listings worth knowing. Vents matter on a cover that stays on for weeks: the side zipper cover has twin air vents, the trailering covers have dual vents, and the Medium 4-Seater is built in four layers to shed water on the outside while still breathing underneath. And reflective strips are not decoration. Most of the storage covers have them front and back so nobody backs into a parked machine in the dark. UTV covers sit under accessories, and the UTV accessories guide puts a cover alongside the rest of a first-year parts list.
From MaxtOffroad
The one we would put on a parked two seat machine is the 2-Seat UTV Cover with Side Zipper for Can-Am Commander & More. Every cover keeps rain off. This one has a waterproof side zipper, so you can reach into the cab for a jacket or a tool without pulling the whole thing off and putting it back on. It is 420D oxford at 126 by 75.6 by 65 inches with twin air vents and five reflective strips, about $90.
Frequently asked questions
Can I trailer my UTV with the cover on?
Only with a cover built for it. The All-Weather UTV Storage Cover is storage use only, and the 4-Seater cover for the X3 MAX says to pull it before you trailer. The four trailerable options are the 2-Seater Trailering UTV Cover for Polaris Ranger & More, the Trailerable 2-Seater UTV Cover for Polaris RZR Pro & More, the Heavy-Duty 2-Seater UTV Cover for Can-Am Defender & More, and the Trailerable 4-Seater UTV Cover for Polaris Ranger Crew & More.
How do I measure my UTV for a cover?
Length, width, and height in inches, then match them to the dimensions on the listing. Length is the number most people get wrong. The covers here run from 118 inches long for a midsize Ranger 570 to 177 inches for a 64 inch Maverick X3 MAX, so a few inches of error can put you in the wrong size.
Are UTV covers waterproof?
The covers in this category use a waterproof PU coating over oxford fabric. The 420D sizes have sealed seams rated to 2400 Pa, and the 600D trailerable covers carry a 3000 mm PU coating with taped or heat-sealed seams. Several have air vents so moisture under the cover can get out.
What size UTV cover fits a Polaris Ranger?
A midsize Ranger 570 is named on the 118 inch 2-3 Seater UTV Cover for Polaris Ranger 570 & More. A full cab Ranger XP 1000 is named on the 140 inch 2-3 Seater UTV Cover for Polaris Ranger XP 1000 & More. A Ranger Crew is named on the 420D 4-Seat, Medium 4-Seater, and 148 inch Trailerable 4-Seater covers. Measure to confirm before ordering.
What is the difference between 210D, 420D, and 600D covers?
The number is fabric weight, and higher is heavier. 210D is the lightest and shows up on the basic storage covers at about $50 to $70. 420D is the mid weight on most of the storage sizes. 600D is what the trailerable covers use, paired with a 3000 mm PU coating and UV50+ fabric.
