Abstract: An offroad utility vehicle comprises a carrier deck, a demountable platform that is movable between a mounted position in which the demountable platform is carried by the carrier deck and a demounted position in which the demountable platform is deployed onto the ground. The offroad utility vehicle includes a hook and lift mechanism for moving the platform between the mounted and demounted positions. The hook and lift mechanism comprises a hook for hooking onto the demountable platform. The hook and lift mechanism comprises a power lift mechanism that includes an actuator and a rotatable frame for rotating the demountable platform into an inclined posture relative to the carrier deck. Alternatively, a drop-leg mechanism may be used to deploy the demountable platform.