SideXSide Action - April 2008 - (Page 68) MAKE: JOHN DEERE MODEL: GATOR XUV 850D Overview APRIL 2008 SIDE X SIDE SHOOT-OUT The John Deere Gator XUV 850D defines utility vehicle. The 850 diesel is our pick for Best Utility Vehicle in its class. Offering many of the same sport utility options as the 620i, the 850 diesel engine buckles down and takes care of business. When completing the utility portions of our testing, the 850 continually amazed us. Whether it was a 1,400 lb. load in the cargo box or a 1,025 lb. loaded trailer, this machine never once hiccupped. The ride in the 850D is comfortable, much like the 620i, and the suspension was unbeatable when it came to hitting the course with a full load. As with the 620i, braking was an issue, but downhill braking was assisted much more with the diesel engine brake. Loading up the bed was made comfortable by a low bed height and getting rid of the load was as easy as pushing the on-the-fly hydraulic bed dump switch. The hitch on the diesel XUV was very sturdy and showed no signs of flex or poor welds. Even off the beaten path, the 850D was all about power, climbing anywhere we pointed it without hesitation. If you’ve got some serious work to accomplish around your property or on the jobsite, the Gator XUV 850D is our top recommendation. BOX CAPACITY TEST: Nick Turning RATINGS: “At 400 lbs. it didn’t even feel like I was loaded down. At the 1,400 lb. max the weight felt very balanced. I had no problems climbing with this much weight in the back and the front end never felt light; steering uphill was easy.” Stopping Acceleration Interior Ease Of Driving Using 4WD Room (2 people) Ease Of Getting In Overall Appear. Safety Fabrication Quality 3-POINT HITCH W/RAKE: “This machine handled the tongue weight exceptionally well and had good speed control for precise raking. The diesel engine makes it nice to control the amount of torque and pull for this type of work. ” Jon “Work is what this machine was made for. I never once felt like I wasn’t going to have enough power pulling uphill!” - Cody Fletcher 68 SIDE X SIDE ACTION MAGAZINE MSRP- $10,699 US Contact www.johndeere.com http://www.johndeere.com
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