Taylor Dunn Bigfoot XL Custom Cab Enclosure

 

Custom project • Taylor-Dunn

Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL – Custom Framed Cab

This Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL showed up with no overhead guard and no factory cab options, but the customer needed full weather protection and better operator safety. They sent the unit to our shop, and our team engineered a complete framed cab system from scratch.

Custom framed cab on a Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL in the snow

Project Overview

The Bigfoot XL is a solid platform for moving people and material, but running it year-round with an open cockpit isn’t ideal. The goal on this project was to turn an open-air cart into an enclosed, all-weather unit without giving up visibility, access, or serviceability. Because there was no existing overhead guard to build from, our team designed a complete steel structure that serves as both the cab frame and protective guard, then wrapped it in polycarbonate for clear sightlines in every direction.

What We Built

A fully framed cab system built specifically for this Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL.

  • Custom steel overhead structure acting as both cab frame and protective guard
  • Full-height polycarbonate windshield with wide visibility
  • Framed side panels for weather protection while keeping sightlines open
  • Sliding windows built into the doors with interior and exterior handles
  • Clean tie-in to the original chassis without heavy modification
  • Weather-ready design for snow, wind, and cold-weather operation

Built by Our Engineering & Fab Teams

This build started as a bare Bigfoot XL and a simple question: “Can you turn this into a real cab?” Our engineers handled the structure and geometry, making sure the new frame tied into the cart safely and cleared all controls. From there, our fabrication crew brought it to life with tight welds, accurate bends, and clean panel fitment.

It’s a great example of what happens when you give our team an open-ended problem and a blank platform to build from.

Project Photos

A closer look at the framed cab structure, polycarbonate panels, and how the system ties into the Bigfoot XL.

Side view of Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL with custom cab
Side profile of the full cab enclosure on the Bigfoot XL.
Front view of Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL cab and windshield
Front view showing the full-height windshield and framing.
Interior view of the Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL cab
Interior view with clear polycarbonate panels and controls.

Watch the Build

A quick look at the custom cab installation and final setup.

How This Custom Build Came Together

For this project, the customer shipped the Bigfoot XL directly to our facility. Once it arrived, our team:

  • Documented key dimensions, mounting points, and operator space
  • Engineered a new overhead frame that ties into the chassis at multiple points
  • Test-fit and refined the cab structure directly on the vehicle
  • Installed the finished steel frame and polycarbonate panels for an OEM-style look
ProEnclosures team working on the Taylor-Dunn Bigfoot XL custom cab

Project Requirements

Because this custom build was engineered specifically around the actual unit, we do not ship these as kits. The equipment must be brought to our facility so we can handle all measurements, fabrication, test-fitting, and installation directly on the machine.

  • Customer arranges transport of the machine to and from our shop
  • We complete all engineering, fabrication, and installation onsite
  • The finished machine leaves ready to go directly to work

If you can ship your equipment to us, we can build a cab that fits it perfectly.

Need a Custom Cab Solution?

If you’ve got a cart, burden carrier, or utility vehicle with no factory cab option, we’d be happy to take a look. Send us photos and model details, and we’ll help you figure out what’s possible.

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