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JD Gator

10-05-2000 18:20:56

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I do not own one yet, but what do you guys think of them? I cannot afford a 6x4 or 6x4 Diesel, so I'm going to go with the 4x2. What is your guys opinions on them? Thanks!

-Joe

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Pedro Coco

08-09-2002 05:11:13

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Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to JD Gator, 10-05-2000 18:20:56

Hi,

The best things to do is to go to clubcar vehicles and look for the carryall line or the Pioneer line. You will get a best value. We own 4 of those vehicles and they are the right choice.

Good luck

Pedro

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Jim

01-26-2002 18:08:42

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Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to JD Gator, 10-05-2000 18:20:56

I have used John Deere AMT 600's 626, Gator 4x2 and 4x6 in my fleet for conservation area operations. Gators are stable units, simple for person of all ages to drive, easy to maintain. If you plan any kind of back country ue I recommend the front bumper, brush guard and side fender guards. Plastic front fenders are easy to crack wthout this front end equipment.

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Mike

10-15-2000 07:13:25

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Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to JD Gator, 10-05-2000 18:20:56

I've had one a year or so the Gator is great for fence repair,hauling small ammounts of material arround the farm. The answer that they arn't worth much in a creek is true the belt gets wet and slips profusely untill it drys out. I've used mine to chase cows when I want to move them to another field.All in all a good investment for a small farmer in a rough train. Four wheelers are not as stable in the follage when your chacing annimals.

Mike//

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G Taylor Argo? for wet lands

10-12-2000 13:58:31

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Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to JD Gator, 10-05-2000 18:20:56

Gator for damp to dry land operation. For damp to wet there is the North American built Argo from Ontario Drive and Gear in New Hamburg. www.actionargo-atv.on.ca .

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G Taylor Gators used for fire trucks

10-06-2000 03:17:32

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Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to JD Gator, 10-05-2000 18:20:56

Haven't looked at a Kawasoki so can't compair. Gators have a rigid rear axle(s) bolted to the frame. Tires soften bumps. Fronts suspension are single or double "A" arms. Seem to ride alright. We have two 4x2 gasoline units with cabs, two 4x2 propane (horible homebrew conversions) and two 6x4 gasoline units. One with ambulance chassis. All are loaded to the ears with fire fighting equipment and hard driven daily with practice drills, 1st aid calls, equipment maintenace,tours, towing carts with 600 to 1100lbs of fire/hazmat/radiation gear,errand running and an occasional joy ride. These are used by the Pickering Nuclear Emergency Response team inside and outside the station. A full size firetruck/ambulance cannot be driven through all areas of the complex. To date the only complaint are noisy cabs without heat and balky starting from the butt backwards propane conversions which uses BBQ components. The optional 40A alternators should have been ordered. Short stop/start service and extra electrical loads leave the batteries 1/2 charged at best. Drive belts are fine so far but stay out of deep water if pulling a load or traveling uphill in tough going.

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ROD MUNRO

08-02-2002 08:58:45

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Re: Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to G Taylor Gators used for fire trucks , 10-06-2000 03:17:32

Noticed your mention of starting and charging probs-- we have the same problems.

I have developed an alternator bolt on kit which I can build and sell for $475 Canadian, if you are interested.

Mounting is easy-- about two hours, and you have to drill only one hole.

My e-mail is [email protected].

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ray

10-05-2000 19:35:16

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Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to JD Gator, 10-05-2000 18:20:56

I'm a jd man,but i drove a Kawasaki the other
day and it's a lot more machine than the jd.
It has leaf springs,2 speed transmission,a lot
heavier built bed hoist.A lot better quality
for the money.The jd is belt drive like the old
combines 40 years ago and very slow,my sons golf
cart will out run it.

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tom

10-05-2000 19:42:07

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Re: Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to ray, 10-05-2000 19:35:16

Bought a new gator last year,nothing but trouble.
Variable speed hasn't worked right since new.My
neighbor has a lot of bearing trouble with his.
You see a lot of used one's for sale at auctions,
guess that's why.

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Alternator

08-02-2002 09:08:52

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Re: Re: Re: John Deere Gator 4x2 in reply to tom, 10-05-2000 19:42:07

Wow-- we use gators for golf course construction-- they are amazing. We have four with over 1000 hrs on them and the only real problem is the electrical-- charging to be exact-- which I have solved.

The guys load these machines to the hilt with sand and gracel, and they just keep on going.

We do regular maintenance every 50 hours, and often have to change drive chains and sprockets, and belts, but all told they are wonderful.

By the way, I now sell the alternator kit for $475 Cdn--$320 US.

Rod

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