Owners Review of the 2011 Gator.

[WOEII]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7YjUnLiiJc
:Chers: :cool:

[gatorxuv620i]

Well how does everyone like their new gators?? Any pros and cons over the last gen?? Let's hear what's ya got!

[snowboss]

Rides good plays good hauls good. Had lotsa fun on it . enclosed cab and heat is great in the winter!! Being the bench seat is rather narrow I would now opt for the buckets. Have all the lighting options on the front along with flashers and turn signals. Very good at spotting deer at night!Great traction with the bighorns however if you are in loose deep snow it easily drifts toward the trees at not real fast speeds. Wish list? turbo diesel made in the USA. It is kinda hard to get use to the bumble be in a tin can sound under the box.

[Steve_in_SEMich]

Picked up a green/yellow 825i yesterday - sold my TX a couple of weeks ago, had it for 3 years. I sure liked the TX, but the XUV is in a whole different class. Greatly expands winter time use. The step up from 13hp to 50hp is phenomenal. Throttle response is immediate (similar to a car/truck) - no need to bring up the rpms to start the XUV moving. The poly bed sides and new tailgate is a welcome addition. I don't have all of the add'l lights, brushguard, winch, poly roof, or windshield yet as they are backordered (3 weeks).

Glad I didn't get the Ranger last year when I first started looking for a 4WD UTV.

Steve

[bayou gator]

love everything about it, except the low breather box, low ram air intake cvt and open exhaust cvt placement. everything else is great

[Steve_in_SEMich]

Finally got the email from my dealer letting me know the rest of the accessories have arrived. The OPS poly roof, winch, windshield, brush guard, signal kit, and the mid/long-range lights should be installed and the unit back to me within a week.

[drog451]

How much does the engine rev going 45 mph

[drog451]

I am torn between the diesel and the 825i. Any suggestions?

[Dave Dougherty]

825i all day long!

[purplewg]

You guys are sooooo lucky! lol Mine is still 3 weeks out from being delivered. I am gathering some off-road lights and stuff for it now though.

[825joe]

How much does the engine rev going 45 mph

6 grand

[drog451]

ordering mine tomorrow. Decided on the 825i

[drog451]

isn't that a little high

[GATOR4HUNTING]

Nice video, now I want one even more!. I've heard a lot of comments on the motor ( 825i ) and how it's " made in China ". But the video say's it's a Kawasaki motor and if this is right JD has used them for years on there riding mowers with little to no problems that I've ever heard of and I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Is it a Kawi motor?.

[dieselsmith]

Nope, the video was mistaken. It is a Chery engine from China. Car engine to be exact.

[825joe]

just ordered the long range light kit that goes in the plastic recessed part, and my winch brackets. Can't wait to put em' in.

[825joe]

isn't that a little high

not at all. These motors were built for that.