Best Polaris Pro XD accessories

Start with a winch — it's the one accessory that turns a stuck Pro XD into a five-minute job. A 4,500 lb unit is the right size for a UTV this heavy, and synthetic rope is safer and easier to handle than steel cable.

• Rough Country RS4500SA — my top pick: 4,500 lb synthetic rope, differential planetary gearing and a 1.4 hp motor, the sensible balance of price and hardware for a working machine.
• SuperATV 4500 with wireless remote — for anyone who wants to spool in from outside the cab; the wireless remote is the reason to pay more.
• Warn R45 — for the buyer who wants the brand name and steel rope; it's the most expensive of the group and the least forgiving to handle.
• X-BULL 4500 — the budget route if the winch is for occasional use and you'd rather spend the rest on lights.

Then lights. A 32-inch double-row combo bar is the sweet spot on a Pro XD: the Auxbeam 32-inch 5D Series gives a wide flood/spread mix for the money, while the Black Oak 10-inch Pro Series is the pick if you want a small, sealed (IP69K) bar that shrugs off mud and wash-downs.

Worth adding later: a windshield and roof for weather protection, and a dash switch kit so the winch is controlled from the seat.