Easy Access UTV for 80 year old

[marrt]

I'd like to buy my father a UTV. He's 80 and lives with my Aunt, who's 70. The number one criteria is easy access. A lot of UTV's strap you in like a formula one car. Although they're both in good physical health, that won't work for them. Any recommendations?

P.S...a golf cart would work in theory. However, they'll be going through some wooded areas that get a little muddy. Plus, I'll use the UTV to help maintain their 24 acres. Something with a bed would be nice to haul trimmers, chain saws and the occasional load of firewood.

Tom

 

[4570Man]

My mule 600 is easy to get in. It is even easier to get in than a golf cart because the steering wheel doesn't lay so far back.

 

[TMR]

One of my purchase criteria when I bought my Polaris Ranger 800XP in 2010 was ease of entry. I primarily use it to work in the woods on trails, etc. and get in and out frequently.

The Polaris has VERY easy entry...I liken it to and old bread truck from years ago with flat floors and wide open entry point. I have no regrets.

Also note that the new Rangers have a "safety net" that you clip on behind you so you don't fall out IF I had a new model the first thing I would do is unclip the safety net and put in in storage. I trust I won't fall out...also there are seat belts for three passengers that will hols you in.

Hope this helps a bit...must go get in and out of one a few times...Tom R

 

[Xfaxman]

I am 75 and our Polaris Electric Ranger is easy to ingress and egress. (That is the first time I ever used those words)

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Kubota 500...

That's one of the things I really like about my 500, very easy to get in and out of. Also, it starts easy, is reliable and is decent on fuel...

SR

 

[PapaPerk]

Kubota 500... That's one of the things I really like about my 500, very easy to get in and out of. Also, it starts easy, is reliable and is decent on fuel... SR

I vote for the Kubota 500 as well for this application.

 

[herringchoker]

Kubota 500...

That's one of the things I really like about my 500, very easy to get in and out of. Also, it starts easy, is reliable and is decent on fuel...

SR

I also vote for the Kubota RTV500....one of the many things I like about mine is the ease of ingress and egress. (First time I've used those words, too. )

 

[Retired Iron Peddler]

I'm not quite 80, but workin' on it (I'm 75) and I also vote Kubota RTV. I've owned a RTV 900 for nearly 10 years. 100% trouble free and easy entry/egress. My wife and I use it daily around our place.

Bill

 

[DIXIEDOG]

Depending on how muddy a "little muddy" is I would also say a Kubota RTV 500 given their age. The RTV 500 is very low so it's easy to get in, the top speed isn't likely to disappoint because it's unlikely they'll ever break 20 mph and it does have excellent engine braking once they get used to the throttle so they don't let off quick and get lurched forward.

If by a little muddy you mean you wouldn't drive a small front wheel drive car through it for fear of getting stuck I would opt for a Polaris Ranger mid size or Gator 625 instead they are far more capable in the mud than the Kubota.

 

[EddieWalker]

Lots of great options out there to choose from. Best way to be sure is to bring both of them to some different dealers and have them get in and out of them. When I bought my Kawasaki TransMule, I wanted something user friendly, able to get anywhere on my land and capable of hauling four people, or a lot of material. Nothing else came close to what I bought.

My dad just turned 79 a few days ago and my mom is 75. I took this picture of her yesterday driving to the mailbox to get the mail after a wedding that we had here. The Mule has been going non stop for three days getting ready for the wedding and has proven to be one of the most used tools that I own. Power steering, fuel injection, electric dump bed, comfortable seats that in a pinch will fit three in front, three in back and I even have a bench that will slide into the bed for a few more people!!! In winter we unroll the plastic windshield to stop the cold air and rain from making it uncomfortable.






Eddie