UTVs are, as a rule, heavier than the average ATV, with curb weights typically in the 1,200 - to 2,000-pound range. As such, you might think that any winch rated for 2,500 pounds or more will do for your next UTV winch, but that’s not a safe assumption; how many pounds of force you need to free your stuck UTV is largely up to what it’s stuck in/on, and the angle of the incline where it’s stuck. That number can easily exceed your UTV’s curb weight, and as with most things, it’s better to have too high a rating than too low.