The Kolpin Lock-It Rite is the most directly relevant option here for securing an ATV in a truck bed; the other listed products are cargo racks, hitch baskets, or long-load extenders rather than ATV carriers. Match the equipment to your vehicle and load: confirm fitment, receiver size, and weight limits before hauling. The comparison below identifies what each product is designed to do—and where it may not suit an ATV.
| Product | Best suited for | Important distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Kolpin Lock-It Rite ATV System | Securing an ATV in a truck bed | Requires a 2-inch receiver hitch |
| 2-inch Receiver Hitch Cargo Carrier | Carrying general cargo in a hitch basket | Not identified as an ATV carrier |
| Tusk Above Bed Cargo Rack | Extra storage on specified UTVs | UTV bed rack, not a truck-bed ATV carrier |
| MaxxHaul 70231 Extender | Supporting long loads | Designed for items such as lumber or kayaks |
| JY PERFORMANCE Bed Extender | Adjustable support for long loads | Listed for loads such as canoes and ladders |
Kolpin Lock-It Rite ATV System
Best for: Buyers looking for a purpose-built way to restrain an ATV in a truck bed. The listed features say this system secures an ATV to a 2-inch receiver hitch and is intended to limit forward, backward, and side movement. It uses a locking system instead of straps and ropes, making it the clearest ATV-specific choice in this list.
The product listing gives a 2,000-pound towing-weight rating and a 250-pound tongue-weight rating. Those figures are not a substitute for checking the limits of the truck, receiver, and installation. The stated design also aims to help prevent the ATV from entering the cab in an accident.
Limitation: It requires a 2-inch receiver hitch, and the supplied information does not establish fitment for every ATV or truck-bed setup. Confirm the product’s installation requirements before choosing it.
2-Inch Receiver Hitch Cargo Carrier
Best for: Drivers who need a hitch-mounted basket for general cargo, not a listed ATV loading system. It is designed for 2-inch receivers, has an 8-inch lift for off-road clearance, and uses a fully welded steel basket measuring 46.4 by 20 by 4.2 inches.
Choose this if your goal is to carry smaller cargo in a basket behind the vehicle. Its stated dimensions make it a different kind of hauling tool from an ATV carrier or truck-bed restraint. Do not assume the basket can hold an ATV simply because it attaches to a receiver.
Limitation: The provided product details do not state a load capacity or say that it is designed for carrying an ATV. Verify rated capacity and intended use before loading it.
Tusk Above Bed Cargo Rack
Best for: Owners of compatible Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 models who want additional cargo space on a UTV bed. The rack mounts on the UTV bed and measures 53 inches wide by 16.5 inches deep. Its fitment guide is important because the listing says it fits multiple models.
This is a storage rack for a UTV, not a device for loading or securing an ATV in a pickup truck. It may be relevant to buyers comparing utility-vehicle cargo solutions, but it should not be treated as a substitute for a truck-bed ATV carrier.
Limitation: Fitment is model-specific. Check the guide before ordering; the provided details do not give a weight capacity.
MaxxHaul 70231 Hitch-Mount Bed Extender
Best for: Hauling long items that need support beyond the truck bed, such as ladders, canoes, kayaks, pipes, or lumber. The extender fits 2-inch hitch receivers and has adjustable length and width for different applications. Four quick-release clevis pins support quicker assembly and disassembly.
Choose this when the cargo is long and its support needs to extend behind the truck. It is not described as an ATV carrier, and its features do not specify an ATV load rating or ATV tie-down system.
Limitation: The listed purpose is extending the bed for long payloads. Confirm load requirements and securement separately; do not infer ATV suitability from the hitch-mount design.
JY PERFORMANCE Adjustable Bed Extender
Best for: Buyers who need an adjustable support for long cargo. The listing states a maximum load capacity of 500 pounds and adjustable dimensions: 27.56 to 45.28 inches wide and 18.13 to 27.17 inches high. It is described for items such as kayaks, canoes, ladders, and lumber, with a 2-in-1 adjustable design.
The product is presented for short-bed trucks and other vehicles capable of hauling large loads. That broad description does not confirm compatibility with a particular vehicle or establish that an ATV can be carried safely.
Limitation: Its stated use is long-load support, not ATV transport. Check vehicle compatibility and the load’s securement needs before use.
Buying Guide: How To Choose An ATV Hauling Setup
Do you need an ATV carrier or a cargo extender?
Start with the load. An ATV needs equipment specifically intended to support and restrain an ATV. A hitch basket or bed extender may help with other cargo, but those designs are not automatically suitable for an ATV. Among these five listings, the Kolpin system is the only product explicitly described as securing an ATV.
What should you verify before hauling?
- Check whether the equipment fits your truck, receiver, and ATV. A 2-inch receiver requirement does not guarantee that every vehicle setup is compatible.
- Compare all relevant weight limits, including the equipment, receiver, vehicle, and cargo. Do not treat one listed rating as the limit for the entire setup.
- Confirm how the ATV is loaded and restrained. The product details provided here do not specify ramps or a complete loading system.
- For UTV racks, follow the model fitment guide. A rack intended for a UTV bed is not a pickup-bed carrier.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which listed product is specifically designed to secure an ATV?
The Kolpin Lock-It Rite ATV System is described as securing an ATV to a truck bed through a 2-inch receiver hitch.
Is a hitch cargo basket an ATV carrier?
Not based on the information provided. The 2-inch receiver basket is described as a cargo carrier, and its listing does not identify it as an ATV carrier or give an ATV load rating.
Can a truck bed extender carry an ATV?
The two listed extenders are described for long loads such as lumber, ladders, kayaks, and canoes. Their supplied features do not establish that they can carry an ATV.
What receiver does the Kolpin system require?
The listed features specify a 2-inch receiver hitch. Confirm the hitch and installation requirements for your vehicle before use.