The single best storage upgrade for a UTV is a fitted rear cargo box: a lockable, weatherproof, machine-specific box that bolts into the bed or the rear rack and keeps tools, recovery gear, and hunting equipment dry, dust-free, and secure. Unlike a loose tote strapped to the bed, a fitted box won't shift, won't leak at 40 mph in the rain, and locks when you leave the machine at the trailhead.
We carry HIGHLANDS rear cargo boxes built model-specific for Polaris RZR, Ranger, General, CFMOTO ZForce, Kawasaki Mule, and more. Browse the full lineup in our Storage department, or call 800-596-0785 and we'll confirm the right box for your machine.
What to look for in a UTV storage box
- Model-specific fit. A box molded for your bed uses every inch, clears the tailgate and bed rails, and mounts to factory points. Universal boxes waste space and rattle.
- Real weather sealing. A lid gasket is the difference between dry gear and a box full of dust after one gravel road.
- Lockable latches. Your chainsaw, rifle case, or tool roll shouldn't depend on the honor system.
- Capacity vs. bed access. Rear-rack boxes on sport machines (RZR) add cargo space where there was none; bed boxes on utility machines (Ranger, Mule) trade some open bed for organized, dry storage.
Sport machines: add cargo space a RZR never had
Sport side-by-sides are famously short on storage. The HIGHLANDS RZR XP 1000 Rear Cargo Box ($469.99) fixes that with a sealed, contoured box that follows the bodywork — versions exist for RZR 900/1000S ($469.99), Pro XP ($499.99), Pro R ($469.99), and CFMOTO ZForce ($469.99).
Utility machines: organize the bed you already have
The HIGHLANDS Ranger 1000 / XP 1000 Rear Cargo Box ($729.99) turns the front of the Ranger bed into a locking toolbox while leaving room for the dirty stuff behind it. General owners get a dedicated General box ($595.99), and Mule owners can grab the insulated Mule cargo box ($329.99) — insulation keeps ice in summer and keeps gear from freezing in winter. There's also a full Ranger 570 bed cover ($699.99) if you'd rather seal the entire bed.
Storage box or bed cover — which one?
Pick a cargo box if you carry a predictable kit (tools, straps, first aid, ammo) and still want open bed space for feed sacks, firewood, or a cooler. Pick a bed cover if everything you haul needs weather protection and you rarely carry tall loads. Plenty of customers run a box up front under a cover — belt and suspenders.
Frequently asked questions
Will a cargo box interfere with dumping the bed?
Model-specific boxes are designed around each machine's bed function — check the product page notes for your specific model, or call us and we'll confirm.
Are HIGHLANDS boxes lockable?
Yes — latch styles vary by model, and all are built to take a lock so gear stays put at the trailhead.
How hard is installation?
Plan on well under an hour with basic hand tools. Boxes mount to existing bed points — no cutting or welding.
Do storage boxes ship free?
Most of what we sell ships free to the lower 48 — each product page shows its shipping terms.
Stop losing gear to dust and rain. Shop UTV Storage for your machine, or call 800-596-0785 — a real person in the USA will match the right box to your bed.