IS THIS GATOR GROWING ON ME? JOHN DEERE 865R 1 YEAR REVIEW! REMEMBER, IT COST $35,000! 😱🤯🐊

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IS THIS GATOR GROWING ON ME? JOHN DEERE 865R 1 YEAR REVIEW! REMEMBER, IT COST $35,000! 😱🤯🐊

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2 жыл бұрын

If you have been watching our channel for a year, you can probably guess our opinion of our Gator. But as it turns out, in the right circumstances away from what turned out to be worst-case-scenarios, it ain't so bad. Maybe even good! To see what we think about the Gator after a year, watch today's video. My one year review of a John Deere Gator XUV865R UTV.
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@motor2of7 2 жыл бұрын

JD is very proud of the Gators, and it shows in their ridiculous pricing. Considering the new Ford Maverick pickup base model is about $20k, $35k for a Gator is just stupid.

@CliffsideStables 2 жыл бұрын

You might want to consider buying a NEW Japanese Mini truck: AC/heat, 6’ long hydraulic dump bed, 4 wheel drive, differential lock and a LOT less expensive than your Gator. Tim

@gckshea 2 жыл бұрын

What is the best way to research and eventually import/buy a Kei Japanese mini truck? How do I land on legit sellers?

@CliffsideStables 2 жыл бұрын

@@gckshea there are several Facebook groups dedicated to Japanese mini trucks. Two dealers I follow are Mudbug Mini Trucks and US Mini Truck Sales; both have KZfaq channels. Tim

@gckshea 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I wasn't dure how to proceed...don't want to get wrapped up in some grey market Chinese import scam. Alibaba-style.

@DPMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

Many are hard on the price tag I am loving your videos btw and I have just ordered an 865R with some options at 41 thousand Canadian dollars expected arrival date is in August because of the John Deere backlog. I have used a Gator for 21 years of business doing property maintenance for large properties and it is an excellent tool. This will be the last John Deere machine I ever buy new as I am 10 years or less from retirement. I don't think it is mistake but appreciate your review. I pass by many of these channels but Good Works Tractors has caught my attention. I appreciate all your attention to detail and your honesty on machines. Thank you really enjoy your channel. D.P. Property Maintenance .

@waynead754 2 жыл бұрын

I have the original version of the Gator that I bought in 1986 or so. Four driven wheels in the back, one with motorcycle steering in the front. Hard to steer, but the handiest thing I ever bought! Still using it!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

That's so cool, ever needed to be restored or still looking decent?

@elball5661 2 жыл бұрын

Sold my fully equipped 825i Gator this summer with 140 hours on it. I was happy to see it go. There are just better options out there.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

I hear ya!

@vono360 2 жыл бұрын

What are some of the cons you discovered with the gators?

@BrickyardPowerMan 2 жыл бұрын

Thumbs up for the excellent editing, good music which I normally don't care for in YT videos plus the link to the Yard Glider - neat product. Lastly, I bought my wife a 2021 Can-Am Defender HD10 Limited this past August. It wasn't cheap either. It is is a lot of fun but I do worry about its long term reliability having already experience a few little issues. That said, we've taken the unit trail riding to the Badlands in Attica IN, Redbird SRA in Dugger/Linton IN and Interlake SRA in Lynnville IN. It does an amazing job on trails (inclines, mud & water (though we try to avoid both ), rough terrain, etc). Give me fun, utility and reliability and I'll give someone a check.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett! Thought about going Can Am, we have a 570 ATV and love it, but we have some Polaris as well that we like.

@BrickyardPowerMan 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors With your property, you have plenty of acreage to ride. However, if you are looking for additional content then consider taking your new unit to some of the many off-road places in Michigan. I'm always looking for information on places to ride in the midwest. So far, most of them point me to KY, TN and WV in addition to the ones in IN where I live. I shared the yard glider link with my wife and a Christmas tree emoji - hopefully she gets the hint and picks a Pro X8.

@mtozzy11 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 855D and love it. Yes it's abit slow but it's only a 24hp diesel. If I was to get another I'd get the 865R as I like a/c heating and being able to get out of the rain and wind. We use our gator for farming, feeding cattle grain and hay, moving cattle, fencing spot spraying, refueling, gardening tasks and visiting the neighbours. Unless it spectacularly fails we'll keep it when we do get a new one.

@Bob-vb8lc 2 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about a Gator or other types, but I do know that you have some beautiful property and a lot of it. Thanks for sharing Courtney.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Bob, it is a beautiful piece of land.

@CW-qt1qv 2 жыл бұрын

I have an 825M. I was trying to stay consistent with fuels and drove the diesel version and immediately found what you found. I thought I had left a parking brake on! I don't need the HVAC version or plow, so I paid about half of what you paid. Also got the manual bed, and hardtop with a windshield. The gas version is a lot peppier and fun to drive. What shocked me the most (other than battery placement) was the lack of low gear in reverse. Hope it works out for you or you get a good price on resale. Best.

@lovetractorsmark9724 2 жыл бұрын

Courtney, before you buy anything else, go and try out the Honda Pioneer 1000 with a real 6 speed transmission. It will perform much better than any CVT transmission machine. You also get Honda's legendary reliability and durability. Win Win!!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the Pioneer when I had received one on trade-in. I just wanted a cab and didn't like how small the bed was.

@BrickyardPowerMan 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with what you said but what turned me away from the Pioneers is the excessive amount of heat that comes into the cab from the unit. Rode with a buddy in his 2016 unit and wow. Nobody but my cold natured wife could sit in the middle front seat as the heat was too much. Maybe they've fixed this in newer models but that and availability of new units led me to a '21 Can-Am Defender HD10 Limited.

@lovetractorsmark9724 2 жыл бұрын

Brent, Honda came out with the Pioneer in 2016 and as with any new model, they had a couple issues to work out. By 2017 they had a fix and fixed all units back to 2016 at no charge to the customer. 2018 and forward we have seen no issues. Thank you for your comment!

@brianhillis3701 2 жыл бұрын

@@BrickyardPowerMan I had a 65 VW the heater would melt any plastic in front of it. A friend got a bad hot foot and melted boot soles from it.

@BrickyardPowerMan 2 жыл бұрын

@@lovetractorsmark9724 Good to know - thank you. My #1 requirement for a ATV/UTV is comfort as I'm a big guy. #2 is reliability. #3 is availability as I've learned in these China virus times it isn't what you want but what you can get. My jury is still out on the Defender reliability. Comfort wise it's great. Bought a Limited because it's what was available as I didn't want to wait an unknown amount of time to order plus wanted a local dealer. If it doesn't work out I have no issues selling and looking at a Pioneer 1000--5 again.

@mikeshomin8144 Жыл бұрын

I have a 2018 835r with over 9000 miles on it. Use it for everything except snow plowing. Don't have a plow yet. Runs like a champ. Very versatile.

@frederickburns1739 2 жыл бұрын

Well I don't own a UTV but a neighbor a few miles away is a retired CEO of John Deere and practically every piece of equipment on his farm is green except for the UTV that he and his wife cruise the farm in Kawasaki Mule!?!? And I had to ask him why a mule and not a GATOR??? He didn't hesitate " a mule is better " !?!?!?

@mom22sams 2 жыл бұрын

Your editing and content just keep getting better.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

My brother is a true professional at filming and editing these videos. He gets all the credit :) Happy Thanksgiving!

@DBVogel87 2 жыл бұрын

Should trade it in for the new special edition they released 37k+, from what i see is the led lights, cab lights, leather interior, touch screen nav with back up camera, leather seats. Now with that said that model 835/865 is the one we see least come thru the shop for repairs

@wolfpack4128 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 6 seat 1000 Ranger. I love it except you can high center it real easily. Other than that it's so serviceable and adding accessories is so simple. The pulse bar is nice and there's all kinds of room under the "hood" to mount electronics controls (relays, fuse boxes, etc).

@noelbeck9244 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never owned or operated a Gator but I had a diesel Kubota RTV. With my RTV, if you needed more power, you actually let off the throttle a bit. If you want something to just drive around and get you from point A to point B quickly or play, these machines aren’t really designed for that. Diesel side by sides are good for a lot of other farm tasks though. I reluctantly bought one because I thought it would be a bit more useful and safer than a 4 wheeler. I found out that it could do a lot of other tasks that I used to have to do with a tractor. While they pretty slow movers on the road, they’re quite a bit faster than a tractor pulling something like a drag harrow or even a small hay rake and they’ll do it all day long while sipping fuel. They’ll pull them plenty fast too.

@raymondmcdonald7085 2 жыл бұрын

Firstly I love your honesty about your reviews on equipment. You could just be all about the sales blowing smoke up you know who's what! 😅 The glider is so inexpensive who could not afford to have one. How does it do on river rocks? The gator is a good product if you have a purpose for it albeit a steep price. Your new property looks awesome! Thanks for the adventure! 😊

@brianhillis3701 2 жыл бұрын

For $35,000 I would have bought a small pickup. I worked at a large work site (over $ 1 billion in construction in 10 years) where all of the contractors had various utvs. They almost never used the to do anything but go from one side of the site to another and to carry hand tools or parts. They bought lots of attachments but only used them once or twice and went to other equipment after that. No hvac cabs though. They were slowly replaced with golf carts which worked better for their application, were much cheaper and much easier to maintain and transport they also got a couple of smaller pickups for larger items and to move small trailers (light unit, air compressors) short distances.

@tommcmillan3143 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Court for the candid review, I think you confirmed for my property the 3 best pieces of equipment are the tractor, pickup and snowmobile:)

@earlyriser8998 2 жыл бұрын

Courtney, we went with the Kubota diesel RTV-X1140RL and love it...here in Texas. The diesel isn't peppy but it will go anywhere on our property. Opted not to get the cab version. We drove some of the gas version UTV and they were fun but not a workhorse.

@philsmock4943 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 825i S4. With the 2 bench seats it's great with the grandkids. It's great for when I go back to my woods. Always loaded up with chainsaws, axes, chains, straps... It rides very nice. I do have a heater and in the summer time I take the doors off. I couldn't imagine being without it. Thanks for sharing.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

That's perfect Phil. Exactly the kind of stuff I'm looking to do with mine. Happy Thanksgiving!

@philsmock4943 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

@lilyt8578 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always. I like the th series. The 6x4 kind of old fashion that way. Anyway have a great holiday to you and the family!. Stay safe. Tim

@umberto64100 2 жыл бұрын

You should think about a Piaggio Porter 4*4. It is a little truck that can carry a lot more of that big atv and go a lot faster and cost less but you can't attach the snow plow

@Itsa_Mea 2 жыл бұрын

$35k!! That's insane.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

It is not sane

@andrewsamanthamadison3320 2 жыл бұрын

Looks like the yard glide did a better job of clearing your trails then the rake and flail haha! Awesome channel, let’s get some hunting footage in here!

@MrBemma1 2 жыл бұрын

$35k for a Gator, USED?? Oh....MY....GOD.....Loved the video. That Gator stuck in the snow was the funniest video I ever saw.

@genewilliams7497 2 жыл бұрын

YOu will love the Polaris ranger. It will get you where you want to go fast!! Mine easily will do 65mph on top end. The A/C and heat are awesome to have too. I don’t really use it for any work purpose on the farm just get from point A to point B and for the wife and kiddos since my unit is street legal and tagged where we live. Great video on the short comings of the gator. Love your honest reviews.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome. I don't think mine will ever leave the property except maybe to go to the boat launch down the road. Thanks for watching!

@kurt3543 2 жыл бұрын

Look at a Can am defender limited. Friends don't let friend's buy polaris.

@sales21stcentry 2 жыл бұрын

Get the kubota Rtv x 1140

@garymeyer3294 2 жыл бұрын

Even slower than the Gator. I had one. I sold it and bought a Can-Am Defender HD10. Its ten times the machine that Kubota was.

@travislewis9328 2 жыл бұрын

I actually own the 1000 Northstar by Polaris I use it on the farm everyday the cab is quiet and top speed is 60 all the bells and whistles on that model are great just watch out about getting high center on them

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

They get a little tippy?

@travislewis9328 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors not at I'm in SC and we have it all soft sugar sand and even nasty mud and I have no issues with mine I do have 15 in of clearance on mine driving around from field to field it loves some gas but I do have 6500 miles on mine now and no major issues with it just regular maintenance

@travislewis9328 2 жыл бұрын

Also have the JD diesel model with out the doors with the dump bed 30 mph top speed have it because well we have a fuel tank here makes sense also have a 900 Polaris top speed is 50 and has way more pep than the 1000 but it's way lighter no doors freeze in the winter time haha

@jacobstrutner8232 2 жыл бұрын

Worried about getting clearance get a Polaris general.

@bj.roberts6410 2 жыл бұрын

What 35,000.00 why??? If you bought a small pickup with a name to it put knobby tires on it.... Boom 💥 I hat to say it but for the money you should check out Kawasaki way better value and solid.... 😃you are just killing it for the videos you all have learned to create some great content. And eye catching material😄fantastic job👍

@TheRealRenn 2 жыл бұрын

$35K is Can-Am RC Turbo RR territory and to pay that for the JD is laughable…sorry if that triggers someone.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Well at least the name "Gator" is way better than that! 😂

@TheRealRenn 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors ...lol, that is true

@davebarnessr.5805 2 жыл бұрын

I think there are better choices out there then the John Deere, for one? The Kubota sidekick and The Honda Pioneer 1000! Oops that’s two !

@SummertymeJamz 2 жыл бұрын

Locking in number 1 - Happy Tuesday

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Tuesday J-Dub!! 🏆🎉🤩🔥🙌🎇👏🦃👨‍🌾

@markschmaus5580 2 жыл бұрын

Look at U go.....lol

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Morning bro!

@markschmaus5580 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors Good Morning Guys!!

@EOTG_AK 2 жыл бұрын

Tractor time with Tim is working with a company to put a turbo on an 1025. During the video introducing the project the performance company said they have put turbos on Gators. Sounded like they may have a kit for it.

@TODinWY 2 жыл бұрын

There's a new country song out, "Buy Dirt". You must be a country fan. You are a lucky guy to have been able to get such a nice piece of ground. Congrats.

@jamesyates5191 2 жыл бұрын

Well think of it as a small tractor with a cab and dump bed. It doesn’t go fast but it gets you there with your stuff. I have a 560 gas and it goes plenty fast and in low range it’s a mule. It was also only $10,000. 😊

@berryfisher4764 2 жыл бұрын

the love/hate relationship with the gator continues! 😂. i really think you'll find it really helpful on your property. i enjoy the videos. im going to come down and checkout your store someday 👍

@micstraitee01 2 жыл бұрын

Yes you can add a mini turbo for the engine. If you watch tractor time with tim. He is getting one on his 1025r . In the video they do mention they have placed a turbo on a gator to give more power.

@kensalazar5066 Жыл бұрын

Getting stuck with tractors and gators happens in the great outdoors, even when your careful, which often we are not. As do flat tires, by my experience with tractors flat tires are rare

@bendoucette5921 2 жыл бұрын

Hello Courtney, It looks,s like you have a beautiful piece of land there. We hope you and your family have a great Thanksgiving, and thanks for all the great videos. Ben from Nova Scotia

@mikeszwec9551 2 жыл бұрын

You’ll love the Polaris, my mom has a small 500 ranger and it’s an awesome machine. The north stars roomy, powerful and comfortable. I looked at the gators and wasn’t impressed.

@Rsiikarla 2 жыл бұрын

I have the gas 825I and it has been awesome. I am really impressed with the frame when I bought mine compared to the Polaris. With that though, the Polaris would have been the second choice. Once you get that two row, good thing you have the larger trailers to haul it. Those are huge! When is your deer season? We are in the 9 day gun season right now in Wisconsin!

@user-zm5qs7ti2t 7 ай бұрын

I have a gator 835M and love it drove it 12000 miles and traded for a 2023 gator 835m with heat and air and love it. I took our a 800hr. warranty, thats aboujt 12000 miles for me. the warranty is bumper to bumper.After that I will get rid of it and buy another gator. The gator after 12000 miles starts to nickel and dime you. I had a Polaris Ranger 800 and drove it 18000miles and I spent on parts and repairs about what I paid for it. IT was always broke down.I guess I should got rid of it after 1000 miles, If you are buying one, I am 6ft. 6inches tall and all ths models out there only the GATOR has room for your legs and knees. thank you

@bldlightpainting 2 жыл бұрын

For $35,000 you could have bought a nice pickup, a Jeep, or a hundred other types of vehicles that would do a much better job and last for much longer.

@BobsOutdoorActivities 2 жыл бұрын

You'll love the 4 seater. We splurged on the 4 seater last Fall. We got a John Deere XUV590M S4. Oh, it will go 50mph :-))))))

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Haha nice!

@BobsOutdoorActivities 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors We are glad we went with the 4 seater. You just have to. But it does make the side by side long. I think our Gator is just over 12ft long.

@garrychilders810 2 жыл бұрын

Well at least you have something for your property to do things with no matter what it cost you at least you have it cause it’s better to have and not need it love your channel bud

@paulpassage857 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting that in the woods, I could see the tire tracks but not a thing from the glider. It must slide super easy because it didn't move many leaves!

@larryhobbs8769 2 жыл бұрын

Good video but what was you thinking when you gave $35,000 for a go cart with hvac and a bed. Must have been the color. Haha. Not bashing you just giving you a little hell. Love the channel

@fredsmith6693 2 жыл бұрын

I've had a 855D (diesel) for 10 years - I get to use it in the fall/winter to haul wood around my 45 acre woodlot and a v plow for a 1/4 mile driveway - It's my wife's garden cart during the summer. Over 750 hours - if it dies we'll have another within hours

@erice9536 2 жыл бұрын

Didn't move the needle for me, your lack of enthusiasm for it still shows. ;) Useful machine priced at triple what it's worth. Liking the trails/woods you have going there!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, well I tried! Triple is probably a little steep, but at least 25% for me. However, my Polaris Northstar Crew is still cheaper even though it's a couple model years newer and two rows.

@erice9536 2 жыл бұрын

Yikes, priced the competition. What happened top that 50 cent loaf of bread? lol Cabs are expensive! :) The Ranger will be perfect for your uses.

@acuraintegrar5 2 жыл бұрын

When those gators came out dirtwheels and the other mags said they were super over engineered and if you wanted to you could make them 4-wheel steering pretty easily if wanted.

@rockinrranch1431 2 жыл бұрын

I believe our new Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT is somewhere around the 50hp range (812cc gas engine) so the fact that the gator only has 25hp doesn't surprise me that its very underpowered and sluggish. Kubota diesel UTV's that i've used on farms have all been that way also. Terrible at climbing hills and picking up speed. I highly recommend the new Pro FXT mules! Great machines with lots of power!

@540isilver 2 жыл бұрын

For a little more I got a 6x6 can am defender with a 6ft bed and a defender max and they are beast

@myrandabrown 2 жыл бұрын

I am an outside contractor where they make Green Combines. We get new gators all the time but I’m still driving an original CX. Every model they come out with gets bigger and worse overall. The newer ones are uncomfortable, hard to get in and out of, ride like 💩 due to lack of suspension. Dont get me started on how the brake pedal is 6” higher than the gas pedal 😡

@ayfett4559 2 жыл бұрын

I used to drive an 850 I think? It was diesel for sure, and your absolutely right…you really had to pin the pedal to make it move…great ride though soaked up some stuff that would have you clenching before you hit it

@braxtonwiggins6576 2 жыл бұрын

I test drove one thinking I would like a diesel utv vs gas nope. Thing is geared so low it feels like you are driving around with the parking brake on .

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

That's an excellent way to describe it

@braxtonwiggins6576 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors I really wanted to like it because the cab is so nice but I could not get over the gearing being so low. The machine felt so much better built quality wise than my can am defender but I like the way the can am drives much better.

@maxball6388 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that my 4Runner was 1k more hurts my head. Having said that, including initial purchase, Im 29k into my BX23S. Added the Premium cab after the second winter. Grabbed a front mount snow blower, flail mower, made pallet forks. Daaannng!

@AlittleSmokey 2 жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your property… I’m sure hopeful to buy some too. Fantastic place.

@cartergrant6636 Жыл бұрын

I think you would like the boss v-plow for this machine a lot better. I use one in the winter and the boss controller is handheld and is so much easier to use

@Bobbyd603 2 жыл бұрын

You could have mounted plow controls anywhere and can’t blame gator for falling in ice I love the gator you had over expectations

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Controls were already mounted. Didn't fall in ice, got stuck in mud. It was 35k. It should be darn near perfect. It isn't.

@nicholassmith3899 Жыл бұрын

Great video

@GreyMassey 2 жыл бұрын

They make detailing stuff for that black plastic I use some and it works really well.

@billchriswell2925 2 жыл бұрын

Have a ‘16 590i. Is perfect for my property and 500 tree apple orchard. That being said…. 4 different occasions of ebrake and shift cables breaking, along with the same # of calls to JD corporate probably has me buying something else next time.

@machone7580 2 жыл бұрын

I have a HPX615E gator. Paid 12.5K for it new with a few options. Not nearly as fancy as your gator, but I love it. I think I can agree with a lot of what you said at a 35K price point however.

@OnlyAura 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃🦃

@szki272 2 жыл бұрын

You can get or make jumper cables with the same plug as your winch. Then you just plug the cables into that plug since those plugs should be going straight to the battery.

@LarryMusgrave 2 жыл бұрын

I decided on the Mule Pro DX EPS (Yanmar diesel) that I added hydraulic dump bed, heat and full cab, HD coils and grooved the tires a bit more. It was $21k with a 6 year warranty (3 comes with, added 3 more) from Kawasaki. I don't have AC....

@ronaldsimmons8346 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, 35k is a ridiculous price for that thing. I got a 35 hp Bobcat tractor with cab with heat and ac and loader for 30k.

@shawnboss5542 2 жыл бұрын

Just a great piece of property you have there !

@earsmalloy 2 жыл бұрын

Well Courtney, I'm thinkin that you could have bought two really nice UTV's that probably would have performed a whole lot better than the green goblin. I like the enclosed cab but I don't think the heat and ac are worth the extra cost. Even with 140 beautiful acres the UTV is going to get you to a heated building quick enough that unit will have enough time to pump out enough heat to warm you. I have a diesel unit that I use for work and I park it for the winter and use a truck because with our cold upstate NY winters the thing is close to useless trying to get it started. Glad to hear your going with a gas unit. If I may, what was the name of that hunting blind you bought and set up a couple of videos ago? I'm still waiting to see a picture with you smiling over a buck you shot. ;)

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

See, that's the difference. I get a HVAC cab whenever possible, haha! Man, I'm out and about in the field for hours and hours sometimes with no shelter in site. Even if I'm outside working and not in the cab, it is a great option to have a little relief from time to time. That blind is branded Orion. So far, very very comfortable, quiet, and spacious. Pricey as everything is, but huge and built very well, plus easy to assemble. Still waiting on that big buck! I saw 22 deer last night, but just two small bucks running all the does around :)

@exhilaratingbass 2 жыл бұрын

A few years back I bought a 2017 Can-Am Commander XT-P 1000 for $13k and I absolutely love it. Not to mention the guy gave me a brand new snow plow for it and gave me a 2014 dual axle 7klb 16’ trailer. She’s a little light for heavy snow plowing but it sure is handy. Got her up to 72mph down hill😂 0-60 really quick. I can’t believe it. Only thing I wish is that it had climate control. It’s also a pain to work on, I replaced the CVT belt on it after about 1200miles and all those damn plastic pop rivets drove me crazy.

@christopherdawson3708 2 жыл бұрын

Get you a Honda or Polaris and throw some bkt or assinator mud tires and a little lift kit and ull be happy

@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 2 жыл бұрын

For the graying of the plastic parts, this has worked very well for me, Turtle Wax brand Trim Restorer. I have a 13 year old Sprinter van, all the black trim has grayed and this product works the best by far and last for about a year. I have tried $30 plus professional products and they do wonders for a week to a month. Application it like this (screw the directions on the label) apply one coat, let it sort of dry but quickly apply a second coat and kind of buff it off (yeah, extremely clear directions. I know). Of course cheap child labor and brothers makes the job a lot easier on you. Success is achieved through vigorous micro management. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

I like that and might have to give it a shot. I think it would work best if a little warmer though...I have a feeling it's gonna be chilly for awhile...give or take 6 months!! 😂

@blackhawkinternationalsecu6962 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors No excuses, you got a garage.😁

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Fair enough :)

@jacobstrutner8232 2 жыл бұрын

Polaris general beats it in every aspect including comfort and ride

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@douglasbuhr5741 2 жыл бұрын

I have been eyeballing the Honda PIONEER 700-4 or PIONEER 1000-5. can converts from 4/5 seats to flat bed depending on need

@johngouker3887 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe a turbo can be added to the gutless diesel ???

@belindakt 2 жыл бұрын

You lucky devil- I absolutely love your place!

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas Belinda :)

@belindakt 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors thanks Hun, hope your holidays are great!

@wolfpack4128 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, now I decided I am going to add a foot pedal to operate my hydraulic left/right for my plow. 😆

@brianworley7705 2 жыл бұрын

Why not mount the plow control joystick to the shifter handle. I have an old pickup truck with manual transmission and the control is on the shifter rod just below the knob where it is within finger reach even while shifting.

@musicgroopie1 2 жыл бұрын

For 35,000 dollars it would have to be street legal and get me to work every day. I'm old enough to remember buying a brand new Chevy truck for nine thousand dollars.

@kurt3543 2 жыл бұрын

People all over the United States are buying side-by-side’s and ATVs for that money, you only live once, twice in order to ride a lot of the trails in Minnesota zoo need a side-by-side or an ATV, that is all that is legal on most of the trails

@mitchelljude4198 2 жыл бұрын

it took me 4 months to get my ranger crew well worth the wait

@kurt3543 2 жыл бұрын

What good is a Ranger Crew if you want to go trail riding, at least in Minnesota do you need a side-by-side or an ATV

@russellrogers3260 2 жыл бұрын

Curious to see your opinion on the Polaris

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Me too, can't wait to get it

@danielbeaulieu8339 2 жыл бұрын

You can get a cheap Nissan Frontier in great shape for 10 grand! I think the UTV market is out of control. You can use the Frontier for your beer run, just saying. Lol

@justinkarst2012 2 жыл бұрын

You could turbo it, Tractor Time With Tim is doing one for his 1025R right now. Would be interesting to see how it would change the gator.

@jacobstrutner8232 2 жыл бұрын

Still $15k over priced before spending money on a turbo. Gators are junk just buy a Polaris general and be done

@JCWren 2 жыл бұрын

I don't know what the snow plow and salter represent out of that $35K, but I didn't pay that much for a custom ordered 2021 Ford Ranger XLT w/ the FX4 package. That's just insane the prices those things are commanding.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

I sold that used salter for around $1,500. New cost is a lot more, but I wanted it gone quick. I think that plow is several thousand. I would have a tough time with a Ranger navigating most of my property.

@JCWren 2 жыл бұрын

LOL, yeah, it might be a bit large for those trails. It was really a comparison of how much sheet metal and engine you get for your dollar. I understand they make a lot more Rangers than the 865R, and you've got scale of economy going there, but still... That's a lotta $$$. If I looked at that without knowing the cost, I'd say the bare 865R should be a $12K machine. Clearly, painting it green upped the price :)

@adamstone6123 2 жыл бұрын

That cab is really nice!! Doesn't that gator have the same engine as the 1025r? Nice video editing is great! 👍

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a very similar engine to the 1025r except the 1025r is faster! 😂

@Karl_Degraa 2 жыл бұрын

@@GoodWorksTractors maybe JD needs to imitate Kubota and make a Gator with a HST transmission?

@Guitaural. 2 жыл бұрын

Thank Courtney. Wow! I just cannot believe the money people spend on these little things... that's worth 15k tops, brand new, in my opinion. It's not a new car. I guess as long as people keep paying it they'll keep charging it. They are nice looking, I'll give them that - and I do love JD stuff...

@pjs5191 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, recently came across your channel and am enjoying it. Random question, what kind of work boots are those you’re wearing?

@victorlesperance2947 2 жыл бұрын

Also had my doubts when I first received my Gator. I must say I’ve grown to like it. I did add a supplemental muffler and use my noise cancelling headsets most of the time. If they produce an electric version, I’ll place my order. :-)

@joshwagner5414 10 ай бұрын

Can’t really complain about speed or quickness when you buy a diesel side by side

@GoodWorksTractors 10 ай бұрын

I can complain about anything I want :)

@ralphfarmer7621 2 жыл бұрын

Check out American Land master. I love mine designed and built in Indiana

@happyrocklawncareandsnowre2141 2 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with Polaris. I've purchased my third one although they all have been the sportsman quad bikes. Currently the 2021 xp 1000. I use them for work such as plowing snow and dirt Jd gator can be turbocharged from what I've seen on Tractor time with Tim.

@kurt3543 2 жыл бұрын

Friends don’t let friends buy Polaris

@DPMaintenance 2 жыл бұрын

btw when you get a chance to slip away from all this hard work is there any fish in that lake? Bass? :)

@braydenlowe1745 2 жыл бұрын

Hello good works tractors can you please get a John Deere honor edition Gator?

@mikesickles8821 2 жыл бұрын

Do you plan on showing any of the deer harvested on the property? Good luck

@gckshea 2 жыл бұрын

$35K? I had no idea their cost. Nope. In theory, such a vehicle promises to be a motorized Swiss Army knife, but the list of shortcomings rises up after using it...$35K too late.

@GoodWorksTractors 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, a good accessory vehicle, but man is it expensive.

@Karl_Degraa 2 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost to buy a small utility vehicle in the U.S.A?

@YMF1891 2 жыл бұрын

@@Karl_Degraa An imported Chinese made 2 wheel drive can be had for 6 to 7 thousand US dollars and a top of the line name brand machine can cost over 35 thousand with many choices in between.

@newhampshire-bob1604 2 жыл бұрын

I am wondering if JD having union workers bumps up the prices of their equipment too much.

@Redrunner95 2 жыл бұрын

I honestly hope the Polaris serves you well and that they have improved their quality since I last owned one in 2016. I have owned a Polaris ATV and it was just junk compared to the Honda's I have owned. Was not impressed by the plastics, the CVT was sluggish and I bent the frame within the first year of ownership carrying a load on the rear (I've carried comparable loads on my Honda). I live in Alaska and it is not uncommon for people to load an entire caribou or half a moose on their ATV during hunting season. Yes its above the manufactures ratings, but its commonplace in Alaska to overload these machines, especially during hunting season, and the Honda's just seem to take the abuse a lot better.