Legroom in UTVs

s219 · Dec 12, 2015

I am planning on picking up a Kubota RTV-X1120D, but one minor drawback is a lack of driver's legroom for someone tall like me (6'1"), so it's a tight fit and my foot is sideways when on the brake and throttle pedals. I have looked at a few other UTVs in the past, and they are all pretty short on legroom for the driver. Are any significantly better than others? I love everything about the Kubota other than this issue.

Thall303 · Dec 13, 2015

My Kawasaki Mule 4000 is also tight.
I am not that tall and it is the only complaint I have with the machine.

DT86 · Dec 13, 2015

6' with a 12 1/2 foot. Love my RTV 900, it's the older one but it's probably even smaller in the foot well.

With the Kubota you won't need the brake anyway.

DIXIEDOG · Dec 13, 2015

Gator 825's are also snug on leg room....you're going to have a huge list of cross offs on this topic I think, seems most UTVs aren't built for the long legged....it's one of the times it's good to be under 6'

s219 · Dec 13, 2015

Yeah, I was also thinking that foot size is not working in my favor -- size 11.5, and workbooks are the norm when I am working on my property.

nybirdman · Dec 13, 2015

I'm about your size and have no problem with my Yamaha Rhino.

biffnh · Dec 13, 2015

I am 6 foot and have a Kubota X900. With its tilt steering wheel and adjustable seat I find it fine. I'd like to have the seat slide back one more notch, but it can't. After a year I have found it large enough and comfortable. The high headroom makes it easy to find a comfortable position and getting in behind the wheel.

PRCWI · Dec 14, 2015

I'm 6'-2" We like our Atlas though the legroom isn't extravagant. If you really like the Hydrostatic drive you could take a look at the polaris Brutus. I liked the one I drove, didn't feel cramped but my wife didn't like that drive setup and she's the primary operator of our unit so I deferred on that item.

ovrszd · Dec 14, 2015

nybirdman said:
I'm about your size and have no problem with my Yamaha Rhino.

Yep, I have a Rhino and an RTV900. The Rhino definitely sits the best. But for work use, there's no comparison. The RTV could easily haul the Rhino around. Or in this case, a bale of hay. Excuse me Derek for posting your pic

I didn't like the seating in the RTV at first. But I've gotten used to it. If I was buying an RTV just to cruise around in with the heat/AC and radio on I'd probably not be happy. But I work mine like a truck/tractor so don't pay much attention to seating comfort anymore.

Wild Bill the 2nd · Dec 14, 2015

6'3" RTV owner here. Same complaint.
It works but is uncomfortable at times. Especially if your spending time looking behind you. Hate the location of the ignition switch and the fact that you can turn it off with your knee accidentally.

That all said I've gotten used to it and it is an absolute beast of a machine. Plows snow like nobody's business.

Will_C · Dec 14, 2015

I am only 5'10", but I know all about bumping the ignition key-my RTV went from 12 to 57 hours without being started!

Will

kwbretired · Dec 17, 2015

Try looking at the Intimidator, it has plenty of room, I'm 6' myself.

PRCWI · Dec 17, 2015

If you don't have an intimidator dealer near you they are also rebranded as the Mahindra mPact utv

kwbretired · Dec 17, 2015

The intimidator is the same machine still being sold. The mahindra line of utv is being made by intimidator but lesser quality.

PRCWI · Dec 17, 2015

I've never seen either in person. From my research it seemed the Mahindra line was more expensive. What is the difference in quality?

kwbretired · Dec 17, 2015

I don't remember the differences now, it's been a few months ago I read the article. I have the intimidator classic DX4 diesel 2014 year model. If you google intimidator merges with mahindra I think you will come up with several articles & discussions about intimidator building utv's for mahindra but at a lesser quality.

PRCWI · Dec 17, 2015

No worries I was just curious, I had figured that the differences were basically the paint/fabric color. I just made a purchase so I'm not in the market now anyway.

ovrszd · Dec 18, 2015

There's just something about "rebranding" that bothers me.....

So,,,, if the maker can rebrand their product and sell it to another label at a profit. Then that label can sell it to me at a profit. Isn't the original maker horribly ripping me off when I buy from them??? And if there's a serious problem with the product aren't I at the mercy of the original maker for resolution? And aren't the original maker and the rebrander going to throw me back and forth between themselves for resolution to my problem??

This is an exaggeration, but it would be like buying a new Ford truck and later going to the carwash. As I wash it the label begins to peel off and I find myself in a Chevy..... :confused3:

MMagis · Dec 18, 2015

ovrszd said:
There's just something about "rebranding" that bothers me.....

So,,,, if the maker can rebrand their product and sell it to another label at a profit. Then that label can sell it to me at a profit. Isn't the original maker horribly ripping me off when I buy from them??? And if there's a serious problem with the product aren't I at the mercy of the original maker for resolution? And aren't the original maker and the rebrander going to throw me back and forth between themselves for resolution to my problem??

That’s not how it works. The ones re-branding the machine aren’t going out and paying retail. They enter into an agreement with the manufacturer and both sell the machines at similar retail prices. Warranty issues fall to the one that sells the machine.
Maybe check out the Mules. They LOOK roomy to me, but I haven’t set in a newer one. I have a midsize Ranger and it’s not all that roomy either. Though I’m not tall enough for it to be an issue.

EddieWalker · Dec 18, 2015

I have a Kawasaki TransMule 4010 and it's OK for legroom. I wouldn't say it's great and I'm only 5ft 11in tall.

I spent a few days that past October riding around in the front seat and back seat of a Kawasaki Pro FXT and it was HUGE. There where four of us in it at one time for about 6 hours. All rough off roading in Sonora TX, going over rocks and through cactus. It was very impressive. The side doors turned out to be a real bonus with all the cactus we drove through.

https://www.kawasaki.com/Products/2016-Mule-PRO-FXT