Vehicle
A utility vehicle with ergonomic, safety, and maintenance features is disclosed. A vehicle is also disclosed with improved cooling, suspension and drive systems. These features enhance the utility of the vehicle.
1. A utility vehicle, comprising:
a frame having a front section, a midsection, and a rear section, the frame defining a cab rearward of the front section;
a plurality of ground engaging members operably coupled to the frame and configured for use on a ground surface;
a plurality of body panels including a hood, a first side panel, and a second side panel coupled to the front section of the frame;
an engine supported by the frame and operably coupled to the ground engaging members; and
a cooling assembly fluidly coupled to the engine and supported on a top surface of an upper portion of the front section of the frame, the cooling assembly being angled relative to the longitudinal direction and spaced apart from a line of sight extending from the cab.
2. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the engine is coupled to the midsection of the frame and is spaced apart from the cooling assembly.
3. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein the line of sight of the operator is approximately 45-55 inches from the ground surface.
4. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein an uppermost portion of the cooling assembly is approximately 45-55 inches from the ground.
5. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , wherein air enters the cooling assembly at an approach angle less than or equal to approximately 90 degrees.
6. The utility vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the approach angle is approximately 35 degrees.
7. The utility vehicle of claim 5 , wherein the cooling assembly includes at least one radiator, at least one fan, and at least one auxiliary heat exchanger.
8. The utility vehicle of claim 7 , wherein the radiator includes a front surface to receive the air at the approach angle.
9. The utility vehicle of claim 8 , wherein the front surface of the radiator is proximate the hood.
10. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a front suspension assembly, and at least a portion of the cooling assembly is positioned above the front suspension assembly.
11. The utility vehicle of claim 1 , further comprising a steering assembly, and at least a portion of the cooling assembly is positioned above the steering assembly.