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Inferno Cab Heaters
Inferno builds the coolant cab heater that most UTV owners end up with, and there is a specific reason for that: every kit uses a SPAL blower and a heavy-duty aluminum heater core. SPAL is the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance fans and blowers, and it is the component that decides whether a heater still moves air in year five. Most competing kits use a generic blower. Inferno does not, and it is the single clearest spec difference in this category.
They manufacture in the USA and they are not only an aftermarket company — Inferno also builds cab heaters as an OEM supplier for major brands, which means some factory-fitted heaters are Inferno units under someone else's badge. That is unusual for an aftermarket brand and it is the strongest quality signal available on any heater we sell.
Every Inferno UTV kit is a complete coolant heater with defrost, not a supplemental 12-volt unit. It taps your engine's cooling system, runs the heat through the aluminum core, and blows it into the cab through ducts including a dedicated defrost outlet aimed at the windshield. We carry 92 Inferno products.
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Why an Inferno Costs What It Costs
The SPAL blower. The blower is the part that runs constantly and the part that fails first on a cheap heater. SPAL makes the fans and blowers used in motorsport and heavy equipment, and putting one in a UTV heater is over-engineering in the direction that actually matters.
A heavy-duty aluminum core. Aluminum transfers heat efficiently and does not corrode the way lesser cores do when they sit full of coolant through a summer.
Defrost as standard, not an upgrade. Every UTV kit includes a defrost outlet. This matters more than people expect — a warm cab with a fogged or iced windshield is a safety problem, and no 12-volt heater clears a full windshield.
Multiple duct adapter configurations. Each Heater Series ships with options for routing the ducts, which is what lets one core work across different dash and floor layouts rather than forcing a compromise install.
Model-specific kits. Hoses, brackets and ducting are cut for your machine, so you are not fabricating adapters in the driveway.
The Pricing Is Unusually Simple
Most of the Inferno UTV line holds a flat $427.00 regardless of machine. A Can-Am Defender kit, a Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000 kit, a CFMoto UForce 600 kit and a Polaris General kit are all the same price.
That is worth stating plainly because it removes the most common worry in this category — that an uncommon machine will cost more. It will not.
| Tier | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard cab heater with defrost | The core line. Complete coolant kit, SPAL blower, aluminum core, defrost outlet. Covers most machines | $427.00 |
| Premium Edition | Upgraded enclosure and configuration on select machines, including the Can-Am Defender | $473.00 – $475.00 |
| MAXX Edition | The larger-output version for bigger cabs, including the Polaris General and Ranger XP 1000 | $475.00 – $479.99 |
| Accessories | Thermostats, pass valves and install hardware | $24.99 – $87.95 |
When to step up from standard. Go Premium or MAXX if you have a crew or MAX cab, if you run a fully sealed hard enclosure, or if you routinely work below 10 degrees. For a two-seat cab in ordinary winter, the standard kit will roast you out.
Fitment: The Three Things That Trip People Up
1. Mount location varies by machine, and sometimes you choose. The Can-Am Maverick X3 is offered as a premium in-dash enclosure or an under-seat mount — same heat, different install and different footwell space. Other machines use below-dash mounting. Check which configuration you are ordering.
2. Audio systems change the part number. If your Polaris General 1000 has the Rockford Fosgate Stage 3 or Stage 4 audio system, there is a specific Inferno kit for it, because the standard kit and the audio system compete for the same dash space. Ordering the wrong one means the heater does not fit. This is the single most common Inferno ordering mistake we see.
3. Year ranges are tight. Inferno cuts kits to specific generations — a 2013-2019 Ranger XP 900 kit is not the 2020-plus Ranger 1000 kit. Filter by your year, not just your model.
If any of that is unclear for your machine, tell us the year, model and whether you have upgraded audio, and we will confirm the part number before you order.
Machines Inferno Covers
Coverage here is wider than any other heater brand we carry.
| Make | Models |
|---|---|
| Polaris | RZR XP 1000, XP Turbo, Turbo S, Pro XP, Pro R, Turbo R, RZR 900, RZR 1000 · Ranger 1000, XP 1000, XP 900, XP 1000 MAXX · General 1000, General MAXX · Xpedition |
| Can-Am | Defender, Defender Premium Edition · Maverick X3, Maverick Sport · Commander |
| Kawasaki | Teryx, Teryx 800, Teryx KRX 1000, Mule, Ridge |
| Honda | Talon · Pioneer 700, 1000, 520 |
| Yamaha | Wolverine, Wolverine X2, Wolverine RMAX, Viking |
| CFMoto | UForce 600, UForce 800, UForce 1000, ZForce 950 |
| John Deere | Gator XUV 835, 865 |
| Others from the manufacturer | Arctic Cat and Textron, Kubota, Bobcat, Gravely, Tracker |
If you do not see your machine, ask. Inferno's own catalog extends past what we list, and they also build for ATVs, agricultural machinery, construction equipment and RVs.
Best-Selling Inferno Products
- Can-Am Defender Cab Heater with Defrost ($427.00) — the Defender is the machine most likely to be working when it is genuinely cold, and this is our best-selling Inferno kit. A Premium Edition is available at $475.00 for a fully enclosed cab.
- CFMoto UForce 1000 Cab Heater with Defrost ($427.00) — CFMoto owners have fewer heater options than most, and Inferno's coverage across the UForce 600, 800 and 1000 is the deepest available.
- Yamaha Wolverine RMAX Cab Heater with Defrost — our highest-traffic Inferno product page. The RMAX is a genuine four-season machine and this is what makes the fourth season usable.
- Polaris General Cab Heater MAXX with Defrost ($479.99) — the higher-output MAXX build for the General. Worth the step up on a four-seat cab or if you run a full enclosure.
- Kawasaki Ridge 1000 Cab Heater with Defrost — for Kawasaki's newest platform. Inferno was early to the Ridge, which is typical of how quickly they support new machines.
- Teryx 800 Cab Heater with Defrost ($427.00) — the Teryx kit, and one of the better-performing Inferno pages on our site.
- Polaris General 1000 Cab Heater with Defrost for Rockford Fosgate Stage 3 & 4 Audio ($427.00 – $477.00) — the version built to coexist with the upgraded factory audio. If your General has Stage 3 or 4, this is the kit, not the standard one.
- Thermostat Pass Valve for 1" Radiator Hose — the install accessory that lets you shut coolant flow to the heater in summer. Small part, and the one experienced installers add without being asked.
Browse all 92 Inferno products above, or filter by your year, make and model.
Inferno at a Glance
| Company | Inferno™ Cab Heaters |
| Manufacturing | USA |
| Blower | SPAL — world leader in high-performance fans and blowers |
| Heater core | Heavy-duty aluminum |
| Also operates as | OEM supplier to major brands |
| Every UTV kit includes | Defrost outlet |
| Duct configuration | Multiple adapter options per Heater Series |
| Beyond UTVs | ATV, automotive and truck, agricultural, construction, RV, transportation |
| Sister brand | Arctic Fans — radiator fans |
| Products we stock | 92 |
| Typical price | $427.00 flat across most of the line |
Is Inferno Right For You?
Buy Inferno if you want a real coolant cab heater with defrost, if the machine works through winter, or if you are already running a sealed cab and want the heat to match. The SPAL blower and aluminum core are the reason to pay $427 instead of $90.
Look elsewhere if your cab is open. A coolant heater in an open machine is heating the outdoors, and it is the most common ordering mistake in this whole category. If the machine stays open, a 12-volt unit pointed at you or a seat heater kit will do more for under $200.
Before you order, close the cab. Doors, a hard windshield, a roof and a rear panel. Get that right and a $427 Inferno will run you out of the cab. Get it wrong and no heater on this site will make you comfortable.
Buying From Us
- 90-day returns, free and easy
- Best price guarantee — find it cheaper and we match it
- Extended 1- and 2-year warranties available at checkout, on top of Inferno's own coverage
- Free shipping over $250, which covers every complete kit
- Affirm financing at checkout
- Part-number confirmation before you order — call (414) 219-0509, text (920) 644-5280, or use live chat. On this brand it is worth the two minutes, because of the audio and mount-location variants
Inferno Cab Heaters Frequently Asked Questions
What makes an Inferno different from a cheaper cab heater? Two components. Every kit uses a SPAL blower — SPAL is the world's leading maker of high-performance fans and blowers, and the blower is what fails first on a cheap heater — and a heavy-duty aluminum heater core. Inferno also manufactures in the USA and builds heaters as an OEM supplier for major brands, which is a level of validation most aftermarket companies do not have.
Is a coolant heater better than a 12-volt heater? For a sealed cab, yes, substantially. A coolant heater draws its heat from the engine rather than from your electrical system, so it produces far more warmth and only needs power for the blower. It also includes defrost. The trade-offs are a several-hour install, a couple hundred dollars more, and no heat until the engine warms. For an open machine, a 12-volt unit is the better buy.
Why do almost all the kits cost the same? Because the heater is the same. Inferno holds $427.00 across most of the UTV line regardless of machine, with Premium and MAXX editions at $473.00 to $479.99 for bigger cabs and upgraded enclosures. Your machine does not change the price.
Which kit do I need if my machine has upgraded audio? A different one. On the Polaris General 1000 with Rockford Fosgate Stage 3 or Stage 4 audio, there is a dedicated Inferno kit because the standard heater and the audio system need the same dash space. If you have upgraded factory audio, tell us before ordering.
How long does installation take? Plan on an afternoon. You are mounting the core and blower assembly, tapping the coolant lines, routing and clamping hoses, running ducts to the footwell and defrost outlet, and wiring the blower and switch. Model-specific kits make it considerably easier than a universal core. Clamp-off tools save you draining the system, and a thermostat pass valve lets you shut the heater off in summer.
Will it hurt my engine cooling? No. It is a small additional loop off a system designed with margin, and if anything it adds a little heat-rejection capacity. Check your coolant level after the install, since you have added volume.
How many BTUs do I need? Three to four thousand handles a typical two-seat cab in ordinary winter, and Inferno's standard kits are built around that. Step up to Premium or MAXX for a crew or MAX cab, sustained deep cold, or a cab sealed with soft doors rather than hard ones. Sealing matters more than the number — the same heater feels weak in a leaky cab and overpowering in a tight one.
Written and reviewed by the Side By Side Source team — Wisconsin riders who run these heaters through real winters. See what UTV owners say about us on our customer reviews page. Spot an error, or have a suggestion that would make this page more helpful? Email marketing@gearup2go.com — we read every note.
Last updated: August 2026