Farms and Farm Machinery

WORK horse

The solid, dependable John Deere build makes this the ideal rough and tumble unit for those looking for a crossover utility.

With a list of farm jobs a mile long waiting to be done, the Gator wasn’t long off the delivery trailer before being put to work on the farm.

Like most John Deere designs, this Gator is built to last. First impressions are of brute strength; its wide stance and solid chassis offer plenty of deck space for a variety of farm tasks. With a long wheelbase and low centre of gravity, there is plenty of stability here, which makes it an ideal all-round workhorse. The roll over protection structure (ROPS), or as John Deere calls it, the operator protection system (OPS), adds to the butch appearance and provides a strong base for optional accessories.

HISTORY

John Deere released its first Gator in 1992. The design was based on its earlier (1987) All Materials Transport (AMT) vehicle, which had a small front wheel and four back wheels. Gators first came out as 6x6 or 4x4 and were new and innovative to the market then. The design

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