Our new Gator

[Bunky]

The wife stopped by the JD dealer to pay for the Gator while I was at work and took the opportunity to take some pics. After it is delivered tomorrow, I will take some higher rez shots with the good camera.

Order place: July 15, Arrived at dealer: 8/19 (supposedly shipped last Tuesday)

Options:

Bucket seats
Poly Roof - looks difference than the 2012 model I saw
Guards front/rear
Bed with sprayed in liner
Taillights
Mid-range lights aimed to the rear
Rear Screen
CV Guards
Matts
Glass Windshield
Alloy wheels with fancy tires (ride a lot better than stock)




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I think it needs a winch...

I will also apply some Mothers Spray Wax for some basic protection.

[GATORaide]

Looks bad ass. I dig those lights in the back. I have the stock tires on mine and your right about the ride. It's feels like rumble bars when coming to a stop.

[dieselsmith]

Nice buggy. Superwinch Terra 4500 fits ever so nicely in that hole. Great winch for the money. Lots of guys use Superwinches on here. I use mine for everything including plowing.

[Dane]

I can't believe how much I use my rear facing lights. Since the tools & stuff are in the bed I end up using them a lot as work lights.

[vanderrt]

Sweet!!!! 825i some real go power looks great!:yum:

[Bunky]

It was delivered today and did a quick spin in the field and up in the woods -- rides so nice with the upgraded tires.
After turning around on a narrow trail, power steering would be a nice but not a must. The guards are definitely a must and looking at the CV joint guards also a definite must have given they are exposed for running over saplings, etc.

The most interesting aspects so far: 1) dinky oil filter. My Scotts (JD) and Husquarna mowers (both use Koehler engines) use a larger oil filter and 2) interesting air intake with a rubber small mouth opening.

It looks very maintainable with most parts seem to have obvious attachments.

[Bunky]

After delivery and in the woods.....We took it up today with a trimmer, chain saw, and limb cutters to clear out the old logging road..then it started to rain..

In the garage...
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Angle shots

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CV Joint shields...

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Chery motor

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Tail light guards


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the dumper...no power assist

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air cleaner with inlet nipple

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more CV joint shields..dealer left plastic ones in place

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ready for a winch and something to fill those holes

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Under the hood with storage tray (fairly flimsy no secure attachment...just gravity) in place. The wiring harness seemed to prevent it from sitting properly. Radiator and brake reservoir

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Under the storage tray.. area where JD winch solenoid mounts

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Accessory fuses attach to a frame member,, I assume asscessories are the 12V ports on dash and console

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Circuit box. includes a tie wrap around box
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Battery under passenger's seat. The spec sheet says 340CA but battery is 450CA / 45 AH
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Windshield motor and Switch box for rear lights*

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Rear pointing work lights

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Instrument panel

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CV joint shields again

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Lower shields..access to oil filer

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[DIXIEDOG]

Very nice, I'm drooling over that fuel gauge but can't bring myself to trade in my 12' for a 13' or 14' to get the nice fuel gauge.:lol:

[Mule]

Great looking ride!!! I will be ordering one in the next week or so. 825i in camo. Not quite as many options as yours...yours is bad ass.

[Harry Ferguson]

I saw that rubber nipple on the air filter, too. I think that thing is a water drain for the separator stage in the filter, which actually draws air from inside the battery box. I like your glass windshield a lot. Your 4wd switch is different from mine. Also different headlight switch to match style. Instead of I/O, mine has 2wd / 4wd and the 4wd illuminates when selected (also has icon in dash same as yours). I was able to move my switch a slot to the left so I can see it while driving, couldn't do that on your dash. Where you have the 4wd / 2wd labels and a picture of the icon, I just have a smooth place on the dash that puzzled me until now. Mine was built in May but shipped in late June when I ordered it.

[Harry Ferguson]

I meant to say a slot to the right.

[Deputy347k9]

Bunky: You have one beautiful machine there! I have a 2011 825i with about all the options you have EXCEPT the glass windshield/wipers and the fuel gauge. Both of those are a must. After using my 825i for about 5 years, both in Maine and NC, I can tell you that all the extras you purchased are a must to have. The CVC guards have saved me many time, not to mention the bumper and fender guards! I wouldn't know what to do without a windshield/roof/mirrors! The power bed has saved my back more times then I can count. When living in Maine I would usually cut up 7-9 chord of wood yearly, the Gator was a life saver. Here in NC I no longer burn wood but have a neighbor who thinks it's great. He will do about 2 chord a year, of course I help him with the Gator, he now looking at purchasing a Gator too.

One option that I have, you didn't mention was the John Deere front basket. Before I installed mine I cut out thin plywood and covered the inside (painted JD green). I have used the basket as much as the bed. Chain saw/bar oil & gas all fit well and allows for more space in the bed.

Just food for thought.

Again, you have great looking machine.

Larry in NC

[Bunky]

I did not get the power dumper. I have used it with a load full of cut logs and I found it amazingly easy to dump. I am sure having more load over the CG of the bed helps.

I did not get the front basket thinking it would impact the view. I saw people mostly using it for coolers but the chain saw is an interesting idea. I keep that in the bed.

I am still thinking about an under roof gun rack and some front lighting but do not drive in the dark so no pressing need.

It is now over a year old and the I would have got power steering although I am used to it. You just need to anticipate turns and I have some dead end trails.

I will likely just grease the drive line and check all the fluids and that is it. I *may* change the fuel filter but I have been running ethanol free gas with fuel stabilizer.

[adinallo]

What is the Gilemoore Cammo cover that you reference. I have the same seats you do but I was not able to locate the covers on that website. Thank you.

[Bunky]

What is the Gilemoore Cammo cover that you reference. I have the same seats you do but I was not able to locate the covers on that website. Thank you.

They are not listed. I found them on ebay and you can call them to order or from ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/John-Deere-625i-825i-855D-Gator-Sport-Seat-Covers-Camo-or-Solid-AMERICAN-MADE-/291225794692?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item43ce68f884&vxp=mtr