ajo771
05-15-2011, 09:08 AM
Hello. My name is AJ and I have been a ATV enthusiast for the past 25 years. However, I havent been out on the trails for the last 5 years, and am looking at getting rid of my ATV's for a UTV for around the yard. Upon looking I see not all UTV, or more specifically, not all gators are equal.
I have found a 2003 4x2 gator with a plow, but upon further investigation I have developed some concerns. I was surprised to find out is is only 9-10 hp, and only does 15 mph. While this alone does not bother me, I am concerned it will not do the work I want to do with it. First I have a wet hilly property that robs power. I currently have a scag mower with a 27 HP liquid cooled Kawasaki engine that will bog down on my property (even without the mower deck engaged). So my concern will 9 hp be enough? I plan to tow a commercial aerator and a 200 gal spray tank with the gator. I know gearing, torque, etc all will change the way HP will work for me. Thats why I havent assumed it wont work for me. Any input anyone?
Also, what is a 2003 4x2 gator w 1136 hours and a plow worth?
If this is the wrong Gator for me, which model should I be looking at?
Thank,
AJ
I have found a 2003 4x2 gator with a plow, but upon further investigation I have developed some concerns. I was surprised to find out is is only 9-10 hp, and only does 15 mph. While this alone does not bother me, I am concerned it will not do the work I want to do with it. First I have a wet hilly property that robs power. I currently have a scag mower with a 27 HP liquid cooled Kawasaki engine that will bog down on my property (even without the mower deck engaged). So my concern will 9 hp be enough? I plan to tow a commercial aerator and a 200 gal spray tank with the gator. I know gearing, torque, etc all will change the way HP will work for me. Thats why I havent assumed it wont work for me. Any input anyone?
Also, what is a 2003 4x2 gator w 1136 hours and a plow worth?
If this is the wrong Gator for me, which model should I be looking at?
Thank,
AJ