John Deere Gator 825 Review and Specs

Very excited to get our hands on the John Deere Gator 825i for a off-road test review.  Once you turn the key and this Gator comes to life you quickly realize this is not the typical farm tough work horse.  The exhaust tone is throaty and sounds like a pack of mad bumble bees. Once in gear the throttle response is immediate due to a reliable fuel injection system.  The CVT transmission seems to always keep the 825i in the power band of the engine and is very smooth.  Push button 4X4 and a rear differential lock allow this Gator XUV to climb or overcome most any obstacle. The 825i Gator tested did not have power steering and placing it in 4wd or differential lock mode does make the steering a bit stiff.  The independent front and rear suspension really soak up whatever you throw at it and it is a surprisingly comfortable ride.  You'll find CV joints on all the axles, a rear sway bar and disc brakes all around that really stop this Gator 825i.  Comfortable ride, but not what I would consider sporty. The instrument cluster has more than enough information to keep the driver informed, including speed, mile and hour. The finish quality on this Gator 825i is top notch and better than some of the others. It's not quite as sporty as the Polaris Rangers styling, but a definite contender of the 800 in off road trail situations.
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SPECS:

50HP - Highest power output in its class with superior low end torque 812cc liquid-cooled inline 3-cylinder with dual overhead cams, electronic fuel injection, 4 valves per cylinder, aluminum heads and cast block with painted interior walls. Largest displacement engine in this class Only 3 cylinder model in this class Only DOHC in this class Lowest noise/vibration Best-in-Class Ride, Safety & Stability Advanced Double A-Arm Suspension Fully independent and adjustable suspension 8in front and 9in rear suspension travel Load ready ride: Light- to no-load smooth with max load ride balance Greatest stability in its class Wide stance, long wheelbase and predictable handling Operator Protection System (OPS) SAE, ANSI, OSHA ROPS certified overhead structure 3 pt. automotive seat belts Multiple handholds Best-in-Class Utility Deluxe Cargo Box with 16.4 cu. ft. cargo, (Best-in-class) with 1,000 lbs capacity, 1,500 lbs towing and 1,400 payload Auto style tailgate Integrated attachment system 20+ tie down points Convertible to flat bed mode Integrated brake and tail lights Quik clamp attachment system Factory installed spray-on liner Advanced Suspension to provide a level & stable ride through the entire load range John Deere Gator™ XUV 825i Specifications: Engine 4-cycle gas, Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Cylinders/Valving: 3, DOHC, 4 valves per cyl. Horsepower: 50 (37.28 kW)* Displacement: 812cc Maximum torque 47 ft-lbs. (64 Nm) Dimensions Length 119 in. (3035 mm) Width 62 in. (1571 mm) Front/Rear-tread Centers 44.8 in. (1137mm)/47.9 in. (1216mm) Height (with OPS) 75 in. (1903 mm) Wheelbase 79 in. (2007 mm) Weight (dry weight) 1630 lb. (739 kg) Towing Capacity 1,500 lb. (680 kg) Payload Capacity 1400 lb. (635 kg) Sound rating (driver's ear) 89.4 dB(A) Cargo Box Material Hybrid steel/glass-fi led poly Dimensions, in. (mm) 45 x12 x52 (1143 x304.8x1320) Volume 16.4 ft3 (0.46 m3) Weight 1000 lb. (454 kg) Dump Manual with lift assist shock (factory installed power lift option) Tailgate Center truck-style latch Tires Front Maxxis Big Horn 2.0, Radial 27x9xR14 Ancla MT (Mud Terrain) 26x9xR12 Terrahawk AT (All Terrain) 25x9xR12 Tires Rear Maxxis Big Horn 2.0, Radial 27x11xR14 Ancla MT (Mud Terrain) 26x11xR12 Terra Hawk AT (All Terrain) 25x11xR12