John Deere Gator XUV

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m1fan

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• Aug 31, 2013

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LAST EDITED ON Aug-31-13 AT 09:44AM (MST)[p]Wondering if anyone has experiences with the Gator line of John Deere side-by-sides? Looking for one around the property, hauling wood, and overall hunting.

Had an older Polaris Sportsman that I was not too impressed with.

 

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craggar

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• Aug 31, 2013

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I have a 2011 xuv and I could not be happier with it,my only complaint is it is a tad loud.150 hours on it and have had no issues at all.

 

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• Aug 31, 2013

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craggar,

Did you buy it off the lot or build it from the JD webpage? Any recommendations on what to get on it if I were to build it? From what I gather the power steering is a must have. Probably a good idea since the wife might drive it every now and then.

 

BeanMan

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• Aug 31, 2013

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LAST EDITED ON Aug-31-13 AT 08:46PM (MST)[p]We have a 2011 at the research farm. I really the automatic choke and fuel injection. It starts first time whether it's hot or cold. I like it much better than the 2007 Kawasaki Mule that we also have. Both are 4 wheel drive. No off road experience with it.

Edited to add: We have the metal roof on it, that is sweet for working in the sun.

 

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craggar

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• Sep 1, 2013

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I bought it off the lot I have a friend that owns a jd dealership.i did not get power steering,just camo with a canopy and windshield.i don't think you need power steering my wife drives it fine and she is small.

 

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m1fan

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• Sep 21, 2013

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Found this today of the XUV getting a workout.

 

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milkie62

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• Nov 24, 2013

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I have wondered how the JD stacks up against the other brands.Mine would be strictly work related hauling and cutting firewood and hunting.No need for speed,just work.