we just bought one and love it, its way heavier in the back than the Polairs or any other UTV. Be sure to get a windshield for it if you plan to drive faster than 20 alot. Its very well built
My father in law has one. The only problem he "had" was those bars on the seats ,preventing entry. He fixed that though. He cut them off and now he loves it!
I should be picking up a 2012 Gator 825i EFI. I hope it's reliable. It's in very good shape. Just under 60 operating hours. No rust or dents. I'm using this mainly for plowing in the winter and trail riding. It's pretty loaded as well which is a big plus. Has heat I dk if they all do or not.
I have the JD 825i (2013 model ) It was one of the first with power steering. I would never endorse anything but you would be hard pressed to get it away from me. A little pricey but one of the best engineered machines I have ever owned. No green stuff in my yard, all red. It earns it keep every day even during the winter. How did I manage without it? (had an ATV before the Gator )
I think we have the same one at work and it brakes down often. I would recommend try to get a Kubota. we just got a RTV 1100 has a smooth ride hydraulic pto a/c does have a top speed of 25mph and slow down up hill
Gators are the best for work. We have one for four years now it 12,000 miles and 2,000 hours. It's a good machine very little problems we really put it to work.
whats it used for? I mean, what can it do that a 4x4 truck can't and being so, how is that not a waste of money? Not hating or something, I'm just curious because I've never seen anything like that where I live...
+Rene Brtović Gators outshine a small 4x4 pickup because even the smallest pickups are still bigger and much heavier than a Gator. Pickups are also "three wheel drive" where the Gators have a true 4x4 setup. Also, do 30MPH across a field in a pickup vs this XUV and lemme know which one you like better. 😆
we have a new rsx860i and my dad and i say it is the best thing that we have gotten on our farm it is so nice to use and operate. The one you tested is nice but the 860 is more power better torque and you cant go wrong with having to much speed but you can not have enough.
Just an idea, if you would want to spend the extra money up front I would recommend a diesel. We have one and it is great. Also if you have it for a long time the fuel savings would pay for the extra up front cost. Great video!!
i don't know about the new vators, but I know our farm's 620i hpx has had more fuel injection problems than it's worth. the throttle body leaks fuel into the crankcase, so we always have to put a little amount of fuel in and change the oil. also its been to the dealership four ti es in the three years we've owned it.
Ryan: they are awesome ! my neighbor has 1 and we use it for "everything".they are great for when u break done out in the field and have ur tool handy/ or mechanic right there with u. Hope u Buy it!!!
I've heard mules are more reliable. We have 3010 I believe and besides the stuff the previous owners screwed up but once we got it fixed it's worked perfect for us. I've never owned a gator so I don't know how true the statement but my uncle runs an equipment rental place and they say the gators break down more and the mules are more reliable
Don't get why people keep saying get a polaris it's faster but this is made for farm work, why do you need to speed 60mph. As long as the vehicle fits your needs
You should trie out the Polaris Ranger. It has a lot of nice features, like a tilt steeringwheel. And polaris has also med a lot of equipment you can buy from your polaris dealer. Where i live(in Norway), Polaris is the biggest ATV sell.
My boss has a John Deere 620i special edition, it had over 1,200 hours. It's used everyday. Only thing that's went bad is the spark plugs. Jd gators are tanks!
look at a Kubota you won't be disappointed they might not have the speed but they have the power and all the extras you can think of I have a Kubota RTV 900 that's 7 years old with over 2000 hour and never had a major problem
Kubota rtv 1140 only 3 years old 500 hours and no major problem other than a radiator overheat from 2 hours of constant running up and down a hill but it's a good machine to invest in
+Kyle Catchpole we have never had and issues with the radiator and we work the crap out of hours I spent 3 hours taking hay with I making all kinds of dust and never got above half way on the temp guage
+JimsEquipmentShed yeah I love them I have only overloaded them to the point where they wouldn't lift once but that was probably close to 2000 pounds of wet chicken poop and then tried to dump it up hill
+Kyle Catchpole I'd be concerned about the radiator, sounds like a defect. I've run my RTV900 up and down hills loaded with stone, I never broke the half way mark.
jd gators are the best work horse it is like an off-road Cadillac it is so smooth i bought it brand new 2 years ago and it has not been in the shop once and 2 years ago I also bought a Polaris Ranger and it has been in the shop five times buy the jd gator you will not regret it
AWFULCOLD MINER Sometimes a sprayer, i used it today to haul gravel and limestone. We also haul topsoil. We try not to be to hard on it but it gets worked.
can't say i know much about utv's, but i would buy whatever sloan jd is selling. now that's the way to run a business!! here where i live, and this is my opinion only, the jd dealership has never impressed me.
I have no idea what he is talking about this "easy service points" the oil filter is nearly impossible to change. there is 2 fuel filters one is sorta easy to get the the other is impossible. they are a good machine, but they definitly have toom to improve.
Polaris are total crap , all the Rangers round here are always breaking down ... Ball joints and bushes are major problems , JD Gator is an awesome piece of kit
Gators are twice the machine of a Polaris. Our Ranger has 1100 hours, needed an engine rebuild, ball joints, EFI problems, and an ECM. No hood prop either. Our 6x4 Gator has 2900 hours and has only needed belts and tires.
Austin is right, gators are twice the machine. We has a 825i s4 gas and traded up to a 855d s4 diesel. Both the gas and diesel put any Polaris to shame. Especially when you factor in dealer support.
Dont do a gator. We have a friend that has the exact model as that one basically brand new and has had nothing but problems and is going to trade it in for a Can Am which is what we run.
we just bought one and love it, its way heavier in the back than the Polairs or any other UTV. Be sure to get a windshield for it if you plan to drive faster than 20 alot. Its very well built
it also has a front storage compartment under what would be a hood
My father in law has one. The only problem he "had" was those bars on the seats ,preventing entry. He fixed that though. He cut them off and now he loves it!
I remember the newer one Y'all got later. I loved the fact it had A/C!!!
@Steve Holsten what?? Their 825i don't have AC
I should be picking up a 2012 Gator 825i EFI. I hope it's reliable. It's in very good shape. Just under 60 operating hours. No rust or dents. I'm using this mainly for plowing in the winter and trail riding. It's pretty loaded as well which is a big plus. Has heat I dk if they all do or not.
Bought one last fall . Love it use it all the time to feed gain, fence ,spray weeds. check cattle Get a windshield you wont be sorry
I have the JD 825i (2013 model ) It was one of the first with power steering. I would never endorse anything but you would be hard pressed to get it away from me. A little pricey but one of the best engineered machines I have ever owned. No green stuff in my yard, all red. It earns it keep every day even during the winter. How did I manage without it? (had an ATV before the Gator )
I think we have the same one at work and it brakes down often. I would recommend try to get a Kubota. we just got a RTV 1100 has a smooth ride hydraulic pto a/c does have a top speed of 25mph and slow down up hill
This guy must really love himself. Show himself much more than the gator.
Gators are the best for work. We have one for four years now it 12,000 miles and 2,000 hours. It's a good machine very little problems we really put it to work.
whats it used for? I mean, what can it do that a 4x4 truck can't and being so, how is that not a waste of money? Not hating or something, I'm just curious because I've never seen anything like that where I live...
+Rene Brtović
Gators outshine a small 4x4 pickup because even the smallest pickups are still bigger and much heavier than a Gator. Pickups are also "three wheel drive" where the Gators have a true 4x4 setup. Also, do 30MPH across a field in a pickup vs this XUV and lemme know which one you like better. 😆
But the question is now would this be a machine to consider purchasing for your farm? Even it being a demo unit would you consider it for your farm?
we have a new rsx860i and my dad and i say it is the best thing that we have gotten on our farm it is so nice to use and operate. The one you tested is nice but the 860 is more power better torque and you cant go wrong with having to much speed but you can not have enough.
Seems like a nice machine, but it all comes down to the price tag. What will this one set a guy back?
Just an idea, if you would want to spend the extra money up front I would recommend a diesel. We have one and it is great. Also if you have it for a long time the fuel savings would pay for the extra up front cost. Great video!!
I still like the old original gators from the 90's
We have the same one but with a full cab as well as a heater that is installed where the glove box would be
i don't know about the new vators, but I know our farm's 620i hpx has had more fuel injection problems than it's worth. the throttle body leaks fuel into the crankcase, so we always have to put a little amount of fuel in and change the oil. also its been to the dealership four ti es in the three years we've owned it.
Ryan: they are awesome ! my neighbor has 1 and we use it for "everything".they are great for when u break done out in the field and have ur tool handy/ or mechanic right there with u. Hope u Buy it!!!
I've heard mules are more reliable. We have 3010 I believe and besides the stuff the previous owners screwed up but once we got it fixed it's worked perfect for us. I've never owned a gator so I don't know how true the statement but my uncle runs an equipment rental place and they say the gators break down more and the mules are more reliable
Don't get why people keep saying get a polaris it's faster but this is made for farm work, why do you need to speed 60mph. As long as the vehicle fits your needs
Rounding up cattle.acceleration is a must.Racing across field to help contain herd from breaking away.
We have a John Deere 620 gator and we love the power dump for hulaing wood ! And
does that gator have power steering?
You should trie out the Polaris Ranger. It has a lot of nice features, like a tilt steeringwheel. And polaris has also med a lot of equipment you can buy from your polaris dealer. Where i live(in Norway), Polaris is the biggest ATV sell.
If you buy one, I would encourage you to get a led light bar for the front
We have one, no complaints so far.
the power dump is sweet
Before you make a decision I would recommend looking at a Honda pioneer if you like the Honda atv you got.
good looking gator, but those bean are disappearing in the weeds. Have you sprayed them??
Actually chemical doesn't need rain to work, plant will take in the spray in liquid form and travel through the plant to the roots
+John McGinn My dad and I farm in South Georgia close to the Florida border and we don't want rain when we spray.
Yea the beans were sprayed the day before Ryan made video.
They're turning yellow. I'd say they're sprayed.
Buy it! You won't regret it!!
is that thing a 4Cyl.? it seems to sound like it is.
Its a three cyl. sounds like e diesel.
Three banger Suzuki Wes, the thing hauls ass!
They are absolitly Great. Ours has the cab option. Real nice
Does the 825i use the Chinese engines from Chery? Like its sibling products?
I just got the 2014 John Deere gator 825M sold my gator 855D 2010
You know you want it, buy it! Install a light bar though.
You will learn to come to hate those damn mesh screens and end up getting doors!
Liked the older 6x4 gators better. Larger capacity to if I remember correctly vs today's gators.
if my info is correct, thats the same engine thats in my kawi pro fxt. check them out....they seem to be converting a lot of polaris owners.
Are you still looking for another r series tractor? Really enjoy your videos!!
oMG I just got that's same gator but with a wind shield like 30mins ago
pls make an vidoe about daily maintenance of an tractor. Im at begining and it will be veri helpfull to me.Ty :D
My boss has a John Deere 620i special edition, it had over 1,200 hours. It's used everyday. Only thing that's went bad is the spark plugs. Jd gators are tanks!
If you decide to do a deal, highly recommend the diesel.
Or a Polaris ranger
You guys need to buy that. Screw the mule
how much?
Test out a Kubota RTV 900 or 1100!
I have one, it has became an indispensable tool. :)
Ryan did you kinda say test ruin it???
good choice on the gator
had a ranger, engine blew up wont buy another one. Try the Can Am Defender. Great machine.
What's happening with that john deere windrower
How fast will it go?
Dose any body grow canola where your from? I'm a grain farmer from Alberta and canola is a very common grain crop
No canola. Mostly soybeans, corn and alfalfa.
look at a Kubota you won't be disappointed they might not have the speed but they have the power and all the extras you can think of I have a Kubota RTV 900 that's 7 years old with over 2000 hour and never had a major problem
Me too, I like the kubotas hydro lift better as well, the electric push ram doesn't give me warm and fuzzies.
Kubota rtv 1140 only 3 years old 500 hours and no major problem other than a radiator overheat from 2 hours of constant running up and down a hill but it's a good machine to invest in
+Kyle Catchpole we have never had and issues with the radiator and we work the crap out of hours I spent 3 hours taking hay with I making all kinds of dust and never got above half way on the temp guage
+JimsEquipmentShed yeah I love them I have only overloaded them to the point where they wouldn't lift once but that was probably close to 2000 pounds of wet chicken poop and then tried to dump it up hill
+Kyle Catchpole I'd be concerned about the radiator, sounds like a defect. I've run my RTV900 up and down hills loaded with stone, I never broke the half way mark.
What size trailer is needed to haul it? Thanks.
O my Ryan you better get them beans sprayed!!
Nice machine. I don't think it's the one you bought though
Just tell Alex that he won't need to come back for it ;)
jd gators are the best work horse it is like an off-road Cadillac it is so smooth i bought it brand new 2 years ago and it has not been in the shop once and 2 years ago I also bought a Polaris Ranger and it has been in the shop five times buy the jd gator you will not regret it
Why Polaris? They shit out faster then a gator! Plus gators are more heavy duty.
That ruler will get rubbed off pretty quick considering you'll tip more with the power tip
have one with 2600 hours and the ruler is still there, minus the 10" number being nicked out.
Nursery Life What kind of stuff are you putting into the back?
AWFULCOLD MINER Sometimes a sprayer, i used it today to haul gravel and limestone. We also haul topsoil. We try not to be to hard on it but it gets worked.
Nursery Life Looks like my comment is wrong
naw I think the gator will do fine... we have a 800 polaris ranger 6x6 and its does a good job. But I love my commander 1000!!
can't say i know much about utv's, but i would buy whatever sloan jd is selling. now that's the way to run a business!! here where i live, and this is my opinion only, the jd dealership has never impressed me.
We have a gator. It's camo instead of green and yellow. The roof Isn't fully on because we beat the heck out of it. I should take it off.
How fast does it go
TheMuricanTropics 44 mph
Guys Guys. Did you notice that the John Deere Gator 825i (Sloan Implement) is from sloan Implement. I only got a slight impression
No, I think it's from that other place, you know, Sloan implement. ;-).
It can't be! It's from Sloan implement
Andy Rousonelos
Oh, yea, SLOAN! Thanks, I missed that part.
+JimsEquipmentShed Are you sure it is from Sloan's?
@@sartainja No, it was from another dealer with the same name.
Woohoo something else to put on JDF!!
good review
Is your corn getting tassels yet? Some corn here is starting to pop em out!
How much is that gator
We have a 855d JD cabed gator 20,000 brand new
Your dogs got hops😂
tell Jamie its for her
that guy Alex looked well nervous...
That guy Alex looked like he came to deliver a Gator and got auditioned for a commercial.
He knew what he was getting himself into.
Nice!
You gonna spray them beans or let the grass take them over lol
I have no idea what he is talking about this "easy service points" the oil filter is nearly impossible to change. there is 2 fuel filters one is sorta easy to get the the other is impossible. they are a good machine, but they definitly have toom to improve.
we took one of those on a poker run
Polaris are total crap , all the Rangers round here are always breaking down ... Ball joints and bushes are major problems , JD Gator is an awesome piece of kit
nice gator
Ruler doesn’t rub off
Ask Sloan JD to throw in the trailer to be legal on the road, for the free advertising.
Try out a kubota rtv 900
Devan Loa no they suck
You called the roof the ruf
Brendan Wagner thats common in the midwest
Before you get another utv you need to try a Polaris ranger first
Agreed Polaris is better
chase kerkhoff get a 825i
Get one of those can ams with a turbo
Maverick, but they are for fun not work
They're great for work. But gutless to run fast
Everything Outdoors he just needs it for work
You should get a Polaris ranger
Should of got a Polaris ranger
+John McGinn no there not it might just be around where u live over here it's fine
Our fire department has one of those for brushfires in we put flashing lights in it
Get a Polaris ranger,
You guys will like the gator...until you need to change the starter
roof not ruuf
Forget the gator and buy a Polaris Ranger, it's faster, stronger, and smoother. Easily the hardest working machine we have.
+nick guebert I don't have the money to buy a new one every year
Gators are twice the machine of a Polaris. Our Ranger has 1100 hours, needed an engine rebuild, ball joints, EFI problems, and an ECM. No hood prop either. Our 6x4 Gator has 2900 hours and has only needed belts and tires.
Austin is right, gators are twice the machine. We has a 825i s4 gas and traded up to a 855d s4 diesel. Both the gas and diesel put any Polaris to shame. Especially when you factor in dealer support.
nabor had a gator grand kids ran the piss out off it traded it in for polaris 800 has had all kind of issues nothing runs like a deer
Gators suck there as slow as fuck Polaris all the way Polaris can beat a gator any day
Dont do a gator. We have a friend that has the exact model as that one basically brand new and has had nothing but problems and is going to trade it in for a Can Am which is what we run.
To be fair that is only a very basic one
Get a ranger
I have acrually drivent he Mule and a Gator. The Gator beats it hands down
Why is he making dog sounds at 5:20ish? Lol
second
No you aren't
buy a Polaris Ranger, they are better workhorses, and the Gator is overpriced. not to mention, they are a lot more Rangers out there
or a Polaris Brutus, which comes with a pto
Why?
+John Haas when?
+John Haas well, Polaris works for my family, so do Can Ams
Polaris is junk. The farming work at has both a gator and ranger and the ranger is always broke,mainly engine issues. The gator is the go to machine.
ya'll should try out the Kubota rtv 1140 diesel
Nice machines but boy are they expensive... a used pickup is cheaper (if not handier)...
Used ones aren't so terribly bad on price...
Later! OL J R :)
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