John Deere has a new versatile gas Gator XUV 845 and diesel Gator XUV 875. The utility vehicles are slightly bigger, with a larger and more versatile cargo box, and added comfort and convenience elements. They are designed to help growers and ranchers improve productivity in a variety of jobs around the farm.

The new vehicles “are built with farmers for farmers,” said Eric Halfman, John Deere’s go-to-market manager for Gator utility vehicles in a statement. “We worked with farmers across the U.S. and Canada to make this machine more versatile for all the work they do on the farm.”

Improvements include reliability, sound quality due to a new exhaust system, a new CVT air intake and exhaust to pull cleaner air and protect the system from debris, and a relocated air intake. The intake was raised by about a foot so that it can draw air from the best location to protect the engine.

Precision ag upgrades

They’re also ready for precision ag. Each can be customized with a factory-installed GreenStar display and a StarFire receiver. All of the needed brackets and wiring to support installation are included from the factory. A JDLink modem will also be included, enabling the Gator to be integrated into the John Deere Operations Center. The upgrades will let farmers use their Gator to draw digital boundaries.

“This technology package gives farmers a plug-and-play solution for adding precision ag components to the Gator,” Halfman said. “The Gator XUV 845 and Gator XUV 875 make tasks such as boundary and field mapping, tile mapping, and other similar tasks easier to complete with a smaller, more nimble machine at a lower operating cost.”

A new bracket for the integrated technology offers more control and less effort for the operator. An added switch bank features switches for the AutoTrac Resume, ISO implement connector and display. The new on-off switches provide more control of implements such as sprayers and displays.

Additional features of new cargo box include:

To learn more about the John Deere Gator XUV 845 and Gator XUV 875 utility vehicles, visit johndeere.com or contact your local John Deere dealer.