Factory UTV introduced its Ultimate UHMW protection package for the original four-seat Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R. Designed for rocky trails, desert racing and other demanding terrain, the package replaces the limited factory underbody protection with thicker, more comprehensive coverage.
The complete Ultimate package combines a full-length UHMW skid plate, rock sliders and four A-arm guards. Factory UTV offers the main skid plate and rock sliders in either 3/8-inch or heavier-duty 1/2-inch UHMW, while the A-arm guards use 3/8-inch material.
Factory UTV Maverick MAX Protection Package
UHMW, or ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene, is well suited to UTV undercarriage protection because it is impact resistant and has a low-friction surface. Instead of catching on rocks in the same way that some metal skid plates can, UHMW can help the vehicle slide across obstacles while shielding vulnerable components above the chassis.
The Ultimate package includes:
- Full-length UHMW skid plate
- UHMW rock sliders
- Four UHMW A-arm guards
- Choice of 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch material for the skid plate and rock sliders
Factory UTV currently lists applications for the 2013–2018 Maverick MAX 1000 X rs and X mr, along with the 2015–2017 Maverick MAX X ds. Owners should confirm their exact model and year before ordering.
Proven Through UTV Desert Racing
Factory UTV promoted the Maverick MAX package using the same type of UHMW protection supplied to its supported race teams. During the 2014 season, Marc Burnett used Factory UTV protection on his Can-Am Maverick while winning the Pro UTV class at the SCORE Baja 500 and San Felipe 250.
Factory UTV-supported racers also earned victories and podium finishes at major events including King of the Hammers, the Mint 400 and Silver State 300. That racing experience helped demonstrate why undercarriage protection matters in terrain where a damaged skid plate, fuel tank, hydraulic line or drivetrain component can end a race or trail ride.
Protection for the Original Maverick MAX
The Maverick MAX’s long wheelbase gives it excellent stability and four-passenger capability, but it also creates more underbody area that can contact rocks and ledges. A continuous skid system and rock sliders provide additional coverage through the center of the chassis and along its vulnerable outer edges.
This package is intended for the first-generation Maverick MAX rather than the later Maverick X3 MAX or Maverick R MAX. Learn more about the vehicle in our 2014 Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R guide.
For current fitment, thickness options and availability, visit the Factory UTV Can-Am Maverick MAX Ultimate Skid Package product page.
About Factory UTV
Factory UTV is a family-owned UTV parts manufacturer based in Sacramento, California. The company specializes in UHMW skid plates, rock sliders, A-arm guards and other protection products for recreational and competition side-by-sides.
