tailgate weight rating for loading UTV
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From: MA
I think 500lbs is right. Know that the tailgate does not bear all of the weight when loading (as some is passed through the ramps to the ground). If you have any concerns, just pull the tailgate off (super easy) and put the ramps right to the bed lip.
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From: Milford Ohio
I have hauled my razor in back of f150 and my f250 with rear wheels on tailgate. No problem if your concerned take 2x8 broards and park on them too even out weight. I use 7 foot arch ramps to load.
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great info...I will try the 2x8 boards for the tail gate
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From: South Jersey
500 lbs. Pretty common rating. I would suggest atv arched ramps rated to handle the weight of the atv (or utv) so to minimize bottoming out.
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