| 2011
John Gator XUV 625i - Gas Engine |
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| 2011
John Deere Gator XUV 625i, which features
617cc liquid cooled V-twin engine with
23 HP & 30 MPH top speed |
The John Deere 625i is back for 2011, and it features
a Kawasaki 617cc liquid cooled V-twin engine,
which produces 23 HP with a top speed of 30mph,
and the 625i also features electronic fuel injection
for good throttle response and provides instant
starting in all types of weather.
As with all Gators, it has Independent rear suspension
and offers 11” of ground clearance, and
like all John Deere Gator XUV models, it is available
in three color choices of olive and black, Realtree
Hardwoods HD Camo or traditional John Deere green
and yellow.
| 2011
John Gator XUV 825i - Gas Engine |
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| 2011
John Deere Gator XUV 825i shown in the
Realtree Hardwood HD Camo |
The Gator 825i was the machine that we had our
eye on when we arrived and we were looking forward
to getting a chance to see what it had to offer
and we were quite impressed with this work horse.
The 825i features a 3 cylinder automotive style
engine, which increases the durability and life
of the engine, and has a top speed of about 44
MPH. Additionally, the gas pedal is electronically
controlled so that even if the terrain you are
on is rough, you will be able to maintain a steady
speed and stay in control.
John Deere offers a surprisingly large choice
of options for their vehicles and tires and
wheels are no exception with to that. First
we tried a base model set up and the base model
tire and wheel combo is very responsive. The
tires are light weight and offered good acceleration.
John Deere offers three different tire options
and two different wheel styles in your choice
of three colors.
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Ancla
XT Tires Mounted on Yellow painted Steel
Wheels |
Maxxis
Big Horn 2.0 Mounted on Stylish Aluminum
Wheels |
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| 25"
Terra Hawk AT Tires |
We also were able to test a model with 26”
Bighorn tires, and while the Bighorn’s hooked
up great the weight of the tires seemed to slow
the machine down a bit. We also got to check out
a unit with 25” Terra Hawk AT’s and
we really liked the way those tires performed.
They were light weight and provided excellent
traction, so if you don't plan on taking the Gator
into extreme conditions off-road conditions, the
Terra Hawk AT tires would be our suggestion, but
if you plan on riding over rocky or rugged terrain,
it would be well worth the upgrade to the Big
Horn 2.0 tires mounted on Aluminum wheels, but
you will sacfrice some performance from the added
weight of the wheels and tires
