Grilles

Stock grilles on most UTVs are either non-existent or flimsy plastic that doesn't do much to protect your radiator from rocks, sticks, and debris. One punctured radiator from a thrown rock can leave you stranded miles from help with an overheating engine and a several-hundred-dollar repair bill. Side by Side Source carries a complete selection of aftermarket grilles that actually protect your cooling system while adding aggressive styling to your front end, from laser-cut steel mesh that stops everything short of bullets to stylish aluminum grilles that look sharp while providing real protection. Whether you need a heavy-duty steel mesh grille for your Polaris RZR that can handle rock impacts, a custom-designed grille for your Kawasaki Teryx KRX that adds aggressive styling, or a simple protective mesh that mounts behind your stock grille for invisible protection, we've got grille solutions from manufacturers who understand that good grilles balance protection with airflow.

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Buyer's Guide for UTV Grilles: Helping You Shop!

Understanding UTV Grille Types: Mesh, Slotted, and Custom Designs

It’s not all aesthetics, you know. The type of UTV grille you go with can also affect several other parts of your experience, including the type of debris you’re able to protect your machine from, your cleaning and maintenance experience, and more. For example, a steel mesh grille is going to stop rocks, sticks and other common types of debris while allowing healthy airflow at the same time. Plus, these things are crazy durable.

Slotted or bar-style grilles use horizontal or vertical bars rather than mesh. They tend to look more aggressive and automotive-inspired, and they're easy to clean since mud doesn't clog slots the way it can pack into fine mesh. The trade-off is that they don't protect quite as comprehensively—smaller rocks and sticks can slip between bars. They work great for riders in rocky terrain who need serious impact protection but aren't dealing with mud clogging. Finally, custom laser-cut UTV grilles add a nice touch of flair without sacrificing functionality.

Know Your UTV Grille Materials!

It all comes back to materials. The weight, the amount of protection your grille provides, and how much it costs are all heavily dependent on what this thing is made out of. Steel will give you the most protective value, but it tends to run a bit heavier and can rust.

For these reasons, some people prefer aluminum, as it is lighter (while still strong) and is more resistant to corrosion.

If you want a bit of both, you can have your cake and eat it too with stainless steel. You get the raw strength and protective ability of steel with corrosion resistance that resembles aluminum.

UTV Grille Installation and Airflow

How grilles mount and how they affect cooling are critical factors many riders don't consider until problems arise. Mounting systems vary: some grilles replace your entire stock grille area, while others mount in front of or behind stock components. Replace-style grilles often provide a cleaner appearance but require removing stock parts. Overlay or auxiliary grilles leave stock in place and add protection, which can be good or bad depending on whether you want to maintain the ability to easily revert to stock.

Airflow restriction is real with any grille—you're adding material in front of your radiator, which inevitably reduces airflow somewhat. Quality grilles are engineered to minimize this through open designs that balance protection with flow. Still, if you’re riding in really severe conditions, make sure you keep an eye on your coolant temps!

Lastly, cleaning access matters more than most people realize until they're trying to clean a caked-on, mud-packed grille. Removable grilles that come off with a few bolts are way easier to thoroughly clean than permanently mounted designs.

3 Top Selling UTV Grille Brands

Agency Power offers a variety of uber-tough grilles with sweet designs, quality materials, and no-nonsense fitment.
Assault Industries makes rugged, mean-looking (in a good way!) UTV grilles that will take some serious abuse without quitting.
UTV Inc offers model-specific grille solutions engineered for precise fitment and functionality without unnecessary complexity.

5 Top Selling UTV Grille Products

This Orange Premium Grill by Agency Power adds a pop of color that doesn’t cut back on raw protection.
For a class mesh look that will give you all the coverage you need, check out this Black Steel Mesh Grille with Badge by Xprite.
Give your Kawasaki Teryx KRX aggressive styling with this Hellfire Grill by Assault Industries, engineered to look menacing while delivering serious radiator protection.
Get complete front-end coverage with this RZR 2-Piece Grill/Grille Set by UTV Inc, designed specifically for RZR applications with proper fitment and function.
Keep things sleek with this RZR 1000 XP/Turbo Gloss Black Premium Grill by Agency Power, offering refined styling that doesn't sacrifice protective capability.

UTV Grille Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to worry about overheating after installing a UTV grille?

This is a bit of a nuanced answer, so here’s the concise breakdown: not in normal conditions (with a high-quality UTV grille), but possibly in more extreme conditions. If you’re in an extreme heat environment, for example, or running with a heavy load, etc., you will in fact want to keep an eye on coolant temps.

Can I run a grille with my winch installed, or will they interfere with each other?

This depends on your grille, winch, and your UTV’s model. Some pairings will play nicely together, some won’t. Check product specs to confirm.

How often should I clean my UTV grille?

This is another item that depends heavily on how and where you ride. A desert rider, for example, may be able to go months without a cleaning, while mud riders might need to clean their UTV grilles after every single time (worth it though, isn’t it?).