The Polaris RZR 170 leaves its young driver fully exposed to sun, rain and low branches, and the UTV Zilla hard plastic roof closes that gap with a 1/4-inch high density plastic panel that mounts straight to the stock cage.
The panel is cut from outdoor-grade high density plastic that is water and UV proof, and UTV Zilla states it will not break when hitting branches - the failure that ends most thin roof panels on a tight trail.
It is 3D CAD designed and CNC cut and formed, so the edges are clean and the mounting points line up with the factory tube positions. Every bolt and washer is black stainless steel, which keeps the hardware from rusting into the cage after a season of wash-downs, and installation instructions plus all needed hardware are in the box.
Key Features
- 1/4" thick high density plastic that is water and UV proof
- 3D CAD designed, CNC cut and formed for clean edges and an accurate fit
- Will not break when hitting branches, per the manufacturer
- Black stainless steel bolts and washers for extreme corrosion resistance
- Includes installation instructions and all needed hardware
- Designed and made in the USA
Built To Solve: Sun, Rain And Branch Strikes On A Polaris RZR 170
- A bare RZR 170 cage puts a young driver in full sun for the entire ride, which is what cuts most hot-weather rides short
- Rain and trail spray land directly in the cockpit with nothing overhead
- Low branches and brush hit the driver and passenger on tight, overgrown trails
- Thin or brittle roof panels crack on the first solid branch strike and have to be replaced
- Plain-steel aftermarket hardware rusts into the cage and seizes, turning later removal into a fight
Best For: Parents Outfitting A Youth Polaris RZR 170 For Trail And Desert Riding
- Parents adding shade and overhead protection to a youth machine
- RZR 170s ridden on tight, brushy trails where branch contact is routine
- Hot-climate riding where sun exposure is the thing that limits ride length
- Owners who want a bolt-on, platform-specific roof with hardware included rather than a universal panel they have to drill
- Riders building a full cab - the roof pairs with the RZR 170 glass or polycarbonate windshield and the polycarbonate rear window
- Not the right pick if your 170 already runs an aftermarket cab enclosure or roof-mounted audio, which this panel may not clear
Specifications
- Material: 1/4" thick high density plastic
- Properties: water proof and UV proof, outdoor grade
- Construction: 3D CAD designed, CNC cut and formed
- Hardware: black stainless steel bolts and washers, included
- In the box: roof panel, all needed mounting hardware, installation instructions
- Origin: designed and made in the USA
- Manufacturer note: plastic may expand and contract with temperature, so minor bowing is normal and bends may relax over time
- Manufacturer Part Number: ZL-RZ170-RF-HD
Fitment
Fits the Polaris RZR 170, all model years. UTV Zilla publishes fitment for this roof as RZR 170 (all years) and does not state a year range, so no year restriction is applied here either.
Designed around the stock RZR 170 configuration. It may not fit alongside aftermarket windshields, rear windows, cab enclosures, roof-mounted audio systems or mirrors with oversized clamps. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications that are not listed - check your machine's current configuration before ordering.
FAQ
Will this roof crack if my kid hits a branch?
That is the specific failure this roof is built to avoid. UTV Zilla makes it from 1/4-inch outdoor-grade high density plastic and states plainly that it will not break when hitting branches. Thin or brittle panels split on the first solid strike; a quarter inch of high density plastic flexes and absorbs it instead.
Does the roof keep rain out of the cockpit?
The panel is water and UV proof and covers the seating area, so it stops rain and trail spray coming straight down. It is a roof, not a cab enclosure, so wind-driven rain can still come in from the front, sides and rear. Adding a windshield and the rear window closes most of that off.
Which RZR 170 model years does this roof fit?
UTV Zilla publishes fitment as RZR 170, all years, and does not list a year range for this roof. No year restriction applies on our side either, because the manufacturer has not stated one. It is designed around the stock RZR 170 cage.
How thick is the roof and what is it made of?
It is 1/4-inch thick high density plastic, 3D CAD designed and CNC cut and formed. All bolts and washers are black stainless steel for corrosion resistance. Note that the manufacturer advises the plastic can expand and contract with temperature, so minor bowing is normal and bends may relax over time.
What is included and how hard is it to install?
The roof ships with installation instructions and all the hardware needed, so nothing extra is required. It mounts to the factory cage tubes with the supplied black stainless bolts and washers. The install sheet is attached to this listing.
Is there an aluminum roof option for the RZR 170?
Not from UTV Zilla. The hard plastic roof is the only roof they build for the 170; their aluminum roofs cover larger platforms like the RZR XP 1000, Pro XP and Turbo S. On a youth machine the plastic panel is the lighter choice, which keeps weight off the top of a short cage.
Why UTV Zilla
UTV Zilla builds windshields, roofs and rear windows across a long list of Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki and Arctic Cat platforms, and the line exists to put genuine protection on a machine without the cost of a premium billet-mounted setup. Panels are 3D CAD designed and CNC cut in the USA.
The company standardises on black stainless hardware across the whole line rather than mixing in plated steel. On a youth machine that matters more than it sounds - a RZR 170 gets hosed off often and usually lives outside, and seized bolts are what makes a roof permanent whether you wanted it to be or not.
Finish Your Polaris RZR 170 Cab With A Matching Windshield
A roof stops sun and rain from above, but wind, dust and roost still come straight over the hood. Pair this hard plastic roof with the UTV Zilla RZR 170 full glass windshield for the most protection, or the clear polycarbonate windshield for the same coverage at a lower price, then add the polycarbonate rear window to shut out the trail dust that gets pulled in from behind. Before you order, confirm your 170 is in stock configuration - this roof is built around the factory cage and may not clear an aftermarket cab enclosure or roof-mounted audio.
