Hand controls put the throttle and brake of a UTV at the steering wheel, so drivers with limited or no leg function can operate the machine safely and independently. Sure Grip hand controls are the established name in adaptive driving equipment, and their UTV kits bring that same push/pull control style — familiar to anyone who already drives an adapted car or truck — to Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Kawasaki, Kubota, John Deere, Yamaha, and more.
For a lot of our customers, this is the purchase that reopens hunting, farm chores, and trail rides with family. It's also a purchase worth talking through — call 800-596-0785 and a real person will walk your machine and needs before you spend a dime. Or browse everything in our Hand Controls department.
How Sure Grip UTV hand controls work
A lever mounted near the steering wheel connects mechanically to the machine's factory pedals: push the lever to brake, pull to accelerate. The factory pedals keep working normally, so an able-bodied family member can hop in and drive without any changeover. The push/pull motion is the same convention used in adapted road vehicles, which makes the transition natural for experienced adaptive drivers.
Which machines are covered?
Sure Grip builds machine-specific kits, all at $679.99:
- All Polaris — Ranger, General, and more — plus dedicated kits for RZRs with telescopic columns and the Polaris Xpedition
- Can-Am Commander / Maverick / Defender
- Honda Pioneer & Talon and Big Red
- Kubota RTV-X series and RTV 400/500
- John Deere Gators, Kawasaki Mule and Teryx, Yamaha Viking/Wolverine RMAX, Arctic Cat Wildcat, Bobcat, and Hisun — see the full list in Hand Controls
What about installation?
Kits bolt to the machine's existing pedal assembly and column area with ordinary hand tools — no cutting or permanent modification, and the machine can be returned to stock. Most installs are done in an afternoon by the owner, a family member, or any small shop. Every kit ships with model-specific instructions, and we're a phone call away if a step isn't clear.
Questions worth asking before you buy
- Who else drives the machine? Sure Grip's design leaves factory pedals functional — important for shared family machines.
- Steering effort: most modern UTVs have power steering, which matters for drivers with limited upper-body strength. If your machine doesn't, tell us — it affects the recommendation.
- Funding help: veterans may qualify for adaptive equipment benefits, and some state vocational or agricultural programs (like AgrAbility) help fund adaptive farm equipment. It's worth a call to your case worker before you buy out of pocket.
Frequently asked questions
Can the UTV still be driven normally with hand controls installed?
Yes. The factory pedals remain fully functional — hand controls add a second way to drive, they don't replace the first.
Are these the same style of controls used in adapted cars?
The push/pull operating convention is the same one used in road-vehicle adaptive driving equipment, so the muscle memory transfers directly.
My exact model isn't listed — can I still get controls?
Probably — coverage is broad and fitment questions are exactly what we're here for. Call 800-596-0785 with your year, make, and model.
Do hand controls ship free?
Most of what we sell ships free to the lower 48 — each product page shows its shipping terms.
Get back in the driver's seat. Shop Sure Grip Hand Controls by machine, or call 800-596-0785 — a real person in the USA will make sure the kit fits your machine and your needs before you order.