Best UTV for Leg Room?

PoorPlowboy · Aug 28, 2011

I dont know how you're measuring leg room, but the teryx and rhino have less leg room than all others. I'm a current teryx owner, and former rhino. I spent some money in gas pedal modifications to make it "acceptable."

TOMMYHPX4X4 · Aug 28, 2011

i drove the ranger around for a few days and it was too close i had a hpx gator and it had a bit of room but not as much as the rhino so my comparison is for the hpx/ranger and the teryx and rhino.the others i can't comment on.i think the best one for comfort is the razor it has a laid back seat and has a bit more leg room .now the seats are way to skinny for big people.

grouseridge · Sep 7, 2011

Looked at a bunch and went with the Polaris 500 crew. Being 6'4" and 230lbs the Ranger fit best, plus it is a power house and runs 48mph {down hill} then the rev limiter kicks in. The 900 rtv and the Mule crews do have the extended bed which is nice though. But speed, work horse and comfort is what I was after.

4Papa · Sep 8, 2011

Comfort and working heft is also more important to me than bed size or even speed. My property has hills and if I try 48mph on those, whatever I get better have good seat belts and a strong ROPS!

The Ranger looks to be heading the top of the list. I'll see if I can find one to sit one this weekend.

Anyone have any experience in the New Holland Rustler 120 or 125?

dmrp6510 · Sep 8, 2011

I would take a look at the Jd 825i or 855 diesel I am 6'3" and 300 pounds and find there is plenty of room with bench seat and there a solid work horse

grouseridge · Sep 9, 2011

4Papa said:
Comfort and working heft is also more important to me than bed size or even speed. My property has hills and if I try 48mph on those, whatever I get better have good seat belts and a strong ROPS!

The Ranger looks to be heading the top of the list. I'll see if I can find one to sit one this weekend.

Anyone have any experience in the New Holland Rustler 120 or 125?

If you go with the crew or reg. cab the 500 has been around for a long time and it is very durable. At first I was driving slow then found the fun speed it makes you feel like your 21 again. With 4 wheel disc brakes it stops great.

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4Papa · Sep 10, 2011

Checked out the Bobcat UTV and no joy with leg room. Turns out Polaris makes the Bobcat (with some beefy modifications, so the salesman tells me) so I guess I can pretty much expect the same from the Ranger. Stopping by Kubota today and maybe Arctic Cat for kicks. They're both local.

grouseridge · Sep 22, 2011

4Papa, which one did you get?

4Papa · Sep 22, 2011

Still looking. I have narrowed down to the JD Gator 855D and Polaris Ranger (was wrong that since Polaris makes the Bobcat, it would configure the same). The small difference I found between the JD and Polaris and all the others I've tested is the design of the accelerator. Both have spring-plate, hanging pedals. Whereas the others I've tested have through-the-floor-based pedals. This is most uncomfortable (for me) as it requires your heel to be off the floor (at least until you floor it). The hanging pedals allow heel rest on the floor. The newer Kawasaki Mule was/is close and I really want to find a New Holland Rustler 120 (with it's 13-way driver's seat adjustment) before I pull the trigger. Can't find any in my area, though. Plenty of NH dealers but no one stocks the UTV's. Maybe that's telling me something. <g>

jcummins · Sep 22, 2011

4Papa said:
Still looking. I have narrowed down to the JD Gator 855D and Polaris Ranger (was wrong that since Polaris makes the Bobcat, it would configure the same). The small difference I found between the JD and Polaris and all the others I've tested is the design of the accelerator. Both have spring-plate, hanging pedals. Whereas the others I've tested have through-the-floor-based pedals. This is most uncomfortable (for me) as it requires your heel to be off the floor (at least until you floor it). The hanging pedals allow heel rest on the floor. The newer Kawasaki Mule was/is close and I really want to find a New Holland Rustler 120 (with it's 13-way driver's seat adjustment) before I pull the trigger. Can't find any in my area, though. Plenty of NH dealers but no one stocks the UTV's. Maybe that's telling me something. <g>

Your foot will bounce on the hanging pedals.....unless you have something to plant your heel. I have a Teryx, and I resolved by simply screwing a half round of about 3" pipe to the floorboard. If I was buying today, I'd take a long look at JD diesel.

gatordone · Sep 23, 2011

You can purchase a extended warranty through deere for up to 3 yrs full coverage for about $280.00, that is cheap insurance for a $12k gator. Also the yanmar diesel engine is proven reliability and very easy on fuel.:thumbsup:

4Papa · Sep 23, 2011

JD's warranty extension price is well worth it. New Holland offers a 24 month/2,000 mile standard warranty and Polaris is only 6 months. Pretty chintzy of Polaris, if you ask me. Not getting a full year warranty cycle out of a piece of year-round mobile equipment is a big negatory. Hard to fathom as Polaris is not known for making four-wheeler junk.

grouseridge · Sep 25, 2011

I was worried about the 6 month warranty with the Polaris also, but my dealer said since the 500 has been around for so long not to even worry about the ext. warranty. So far he was wright.

2fast2 · Sep 25, 2011

Not so sure I'd agree Deere's extended warranty is well worth it. I would agree it is reasonably priced, but we had only one issue with the parking brake, and it was covered under the 2 year warranty. I think the XUV 850D is so well built that you don't need to extend the warranty. We're up to 250 hours on our 2008. Perhaps other models don't have the same reliability but I think JD knows enough not to loose money on extended warranties.

gatordone · Sep 26, 2011

The original factory warranty from Deere on the gators is 1yr.

2fast2 · Sep 27, 2011

Interesting you say that because my dealer said TWO and stood by TWO.
Whatever.
The only issue was the parking brake, an inexpensive part.

tratliff · Oct 17, 2011

You may want to consider a Can-am (BRP) Commander. I had a 2004 Rhino since new. Put 8K miles on it and never had any problems. Started looking for something new and considered the RZR, Rhino, Artic Cat..... After taking a close look and test drives I found the Commander to be the most powerful and comfortable. Its fit and finish are way above and beyond any of the others mentioned. I have only put 5 hours/50 miles on it so time will tell if it stands up to my demands like the rhino did.

Campyman · Dec 28, 2011

ok 4papa, what did you get, I was going to suggest the cub cadet volunteer, the seat is adjustable and can be set back pretty far.

4Papa · Jan 18, 2012

Still UTV-less, and now that we're dealing with ice-covered fields, will probably have to wait until spring. So, the Cub Cadet Volunteer can get a look. I also have a CC dealer within 10 miles, hopefully they'll have the Volunteer. Still trying to track down a New Holland Rustler with the 13-way bucket seat option. Closest dealer with one in stock was four states over in PA. Would like to get there before I pull the trigger.