Roll Cages

Sure, that OEM roll cage will provide basic occupant protection for moderate riding, but push into aggressive terrain, high-speed desert running, or competitive racing, and suddenly those factory cages show their limitations. By limitations, we’re not talking cosmetics. We’re talking about inadequate tube diameter and wall thickness, insufficient triangulation and bracing, or designs that prioritize manufacturability over maximum protection. Side by Side Source carries a selection of aftermarket roll cages engineered to provide serious protection, from sport cages that improve on stock designs with better materials and geometry to full race-spec cages meeting sanctioning body requirements for competition use.

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Buyer's Guide for UTV Roll Cages: Helping You Shop!

Sport Cages vs. Race UTV Cages: Design Philosophy Differences

A sport cage is carefully engineered to one-up stock with a performance-heavy approach while still allowing the possibility of rec riding. Usually, you’ll see thicker tube diameters and bracing in key areas to improve strength. Nowadays, you can find plenty of side-by-side sport roll cages that are compatible with stock doors, roofs, and even some aftermarket accessories.

Race cages are almost exclusively focused on protection at all costs. They use super-heavy-duty material and are designed with triangulation and heavy bracing throughout. Depending on your existing setup, you’re probably looking at an increase in weight, but it’s well worth it if you are hitting the track.

There are also hybrid designs meant to give you racing-quality durability while still playing nicely with doors and keeping to a more manageable weight. These are popular among recreational riders who still want to have high-level protection.

Know Your UTV Roll Cage Materials (and Construction!)

No matter how it’s designed or marketed, no side-by-side roll cage is going to live up to the hype if it isn’t made of the right stuff, literally speaking. You want DOM, or Drawn Over Mandrel steel tubing if you’re looking for a race cage. This type of tubing is made with seamless construction, meaning there are no weld seams that could potentially offer a failure point in the event of a (really) hard impact.

Make sure you check out the weld quality when considering a new side-by-side cage. TIG welding is typically going to give you cleaner welds than MIG welding when it comes to structural pieces like this.

In the world of steel, Chromoly steel provides a better overall strength-to-weight ratio, especially when heat-treated. Powder coating will protect against corrosion while providing that attractive, finished appearance.

Pairing Your New UTV Cage With Doors, Roofs, and Other Accessories

Whether or not your cage will work around doors, roofs, and other UTV components and/or accessories has to do with several factors, including the type of cage, your vehicle, the cage manufacturer, and more. Some sport cages will work with stock doors, for example, but others will require you to make modifications in order to keep them.

Roof systems typically need to be made to match your cage design; you won’t often find a stock roof that will fit well with an aftermarket cage. The good news on this front is, many cage manufacturers make matching roof panels to go along with them if that’s your leaning.

Finally, mounting other accessories like lights, mirrors, GPs, and so on may look different with different cage types and manufacturers. Some aftermarket UTV cages come integrated with accessory tabs or mounting points to make it easier for you, but that’s certainly not a guarantee, so make sure to check for this feature if that’s what you’re looking for.

3 Top Selling Side-by-Side Roll Cage Brands

Madigan Motorsports manufactures competition-proven roll cages designed for serious racing and high-performance applications.
L&W Fabrication produces quality cages, including their popular low-profile designs that balance protection with usability.
SDR Motorsports offers sport cage solutions that improve protection while maintaining recreational-use practicality.

5 Top Selling Side-by-Side Roll Cage Products

Ultimate desert protection for your RZR XP 1000/XP Turbo comes with this Dune Edition Speed Cage 2-Seater by TMW Offroad, engineered for high-speed dune running.
Can-Am Maverick X3 Max owners get improved protection with this Sport Cage by SDR Motorsports, balancing strength with practical features.
Complete protection for your X3 2-seat with this Roll Cage and Roof by Madigan Motorsports, deliveringa comprehensive upgrade in one package.
Get the popular low-profile design for your RZR 1000/Turbo/Turbo S 4-seater with this Gordon Low Cage by L&W Fab, proven in demanding applications.
Race-grade protection for your RZR 4-seat comes with this Pro Stock Point Roll Cage and Roof by Madigan Motorsports, meeting competition requirements.

UTV Roll Cage Frequently Asked Questions

Will I need a pro to get my roll cage installed?

In most cases, yes. Unless you’re a certified welder with fabrication experience and all the equipment you need, professional installation is a must.

Will throwing on an aftermarket cage compromise my warranty?

Probably. Installing aftermarket cages requires cutting and modifying the factory cage structure, which manufacturers consider a major structural modification. They'll likely deny warranty coverage for anything they can reasonably connect to cage modifications—frame damage, suspension issues, or even unrelated claims, since the modified cage indicates you're using the machine aggressively. If warranty is important, wait until it expires before installing aftermarket cages.

Should I wear a helmet if I’m running a race-worthy UTV cage?

Most definitely. Even when the cage holds in the event of a serious impact, there’s no guarantee your head won’t make contact with the cage tubing.