We had the unit professionally serviced at the
local John Deere shop, Finch Service Center in
Westminster, MD, and it was fixed in just a couple
days and the customer service, as always, was
unmatched. We have worn out belts during test
rides on other brands of UTV’s as our testing
process isn’t always gentle, most recently
on the Polaris RZR 4 800. This is not a new experience
for us, and does not indicate a quality issue
with any machine because belts wear out over time,
and it is always important to use low gear with
towing or climbing any steep inclines because
the quickest way to shorten the life of the belt
is doing either of these in high gear.
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The
John Deere Gator 825i features a center
console storage box & two cup holders |
The Gator provides excellent in cab safety, good
ergonomics and comfortable seats. We do wish that
it had a little more leg room, however, as the
wheel wells encroach on the interior of the cab
and limits leg room for both the passenger and
driver. We hope this is something that John Deere
will take into consideration and improve on in
future models.
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The
Gator 825i dash features a digital display
along with the 2wd/4wd & lights switch
along with a 12V outlet |
The
upgraded high peformance sport seats our
a great addition to the Gator as they
provide for a very comfortable ride |
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Unfortunately
the Gator doesn't feature a digital gas
gauge & the CV & air intakes on
the Gator are both mounted low, which
we hope to see relocated in future models |
Inside, the Gator 825i has a digital display that
keeps track of speed, RPM’s, coolant temp
and includes a clock, trip and lifetime monitor
and 4wd indicator. The display is easy to read
and is user friendly. The Gator 825i comes in
three different color options, traditional John
Deere Green and Yellow, Olive and Black, and Camouflage.
John Deere also provides and exceptional inventory
of aftermarket accessories that are available
directly from the dealer and allows the consumer
to customize their Gator during the purchase
process and have it delivered already equipped
with the options they have chosen. John Deere
also provides excellent customer service and
is able to do repairs and maintenance at most
dealerships adding to the convenience of its
customers.
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The
2011 John Deere Gator 825i lived up to
our expectations after several months
of using it at the Peace & Plenty
farm |
While we already have a high opinion of any John
Deere products from out previous tests on other
machines, our test rider was equally impressed
with the Gator 825i. “I really liked it.
The Gator was able to do everything we needed
it for on the farm and it was really a lot of
fun to just take out on the trail and for hunting.
I have to give it a nine out of ten,” stated
our tester, Davis Schwartzback.
The John Deere Gator 825i RUV is a machine
that is of exceptional quality and lives up
to the high standards that the company prides
itself on. The Gator gets the job done and is
always ready for more, whether it is work or
play. Overall we think the John Deere Gator
825i is a great machine and we highly recommend
it for farming, working, or hunting applications
and we hope that the folks at John Deere keep
us in mind for any testing of future models.
