Deere Introduces New Utility Vehicles

Deere Introduces new utility vehicles ATV'S ATV'S 17-2-29 Deere's new GATOR utility vehicles pro-vide a low center of gravity, a wide-stance front for stability and a payload capacity up to 1,200 lbs. The larger 18 hp GATOR "6 by 4" rides on a 6-wheel chassis with 4-wheel drive and differential lock. It's powered by a twin cylinder liquid cooled KHI engine. Total payload capacity (with operator and passenger) is 1,200 lbs. Maximum ground pressure for a fully-loaded 6 by 4 vehicle is only 7.1 psi, allowing you to travel through mud, muck or snow more easily. Retails for right at $6,600. The smaller "4 by 2" GATOR rides on a 4-wheel chassis with 2-wheel drive differential lock. It's powered by a single cylinder air cooled KHI engine and boasts 900 lbs. payload capacity. Retails for about $5,000. Both models have a maximum ground speed of 15.5 mph and, thanks to their continuously variable transmissions, are easy to operateù no gear shifting or clutching to contend with. See them on display soon at your nearest Deere dealer.

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