John Deere Gator Review FROM A REAL PERSON!!! WOULD I BUY IT AGAIN??

Today's Vlog has me doing a quick run down of my thoughts on the John Deere Gator 825i after 3 years of ownership. I have driven and used several other UTV models and I'll tell ya how it compares

[dwwilliams]

Best UTV review I’ve seen. I get tired of “reviews”, which are comparisons, by dealers trying to sell their product. I appreciate them but call them what they are. I want a real world REVIEW, and you just gave one. THANK YOU!

[scaredhitless]

Love all your VLOGs keep them coming! I really enjoy the content, useful and quality information about life on the farm.

[LoneStarLiving]

Good info. I’m gonna have to store this away and remember to rewatch when I am in the market

[JJRfyb]

thank you for a such an honest and thorough review - definitely useful.

[danielhowsare]

Man I've been looking at SXS until my head hurts, and its nice to see an unbiased end-user review. I have a CAN-AM Defender being delivered this week. Mostly used for property maintenance, but also hunting and trail riding. Hopefully it'll serve me well

[larryweader]

Excellent, honest review. Thank you. Looking at a 2018 825M with 74 hours, for $14, 000. Very clean, seller was honest about a few repairs due to a youngster hitting a tree on the right side. Your review tells me this will work for our lake home maintenance, with some trail fun.

[farnorthpicker]

Great honest review! I have a Polaris ranger that is ok for general running around and plows snow quite well. But it’s no work machine! I also have had a 4x2 gator for 21 years now. It has been severely overloaded countless times. It’s used pretty much every day here. Sips fuel. Unbelievably durable and tough as nails. In 21 years I’ve replaced the tires and one drive belt. I’ve put new seats in too, but not stock, overpriced originals. The little gator has been the best, most trouble free, useable piece of equipment I’ve ever owned. When/if it dies, I will buy the same model in 6 wheel. I don’t need suspension for use around here.

[finncampeau]

Im very happy with my Yamaha Viking. I don’t think it is what you need because it’s not as much of a work horse but it still can do a lot of work and it is fun. You can also seat 3 people with the regular model. If you want more you can seat 6 with the VI model. I can hold 600 pounds too.

[sarahloftin]

We bought the 2018 Polaris diesel crew. We use it on the farm and so far I am impressed with its power. Will haul 1500lbs and tow 2000. Really like your vlog, keep it up.

[cmc]

I am in the market for a new Gator.
Thanks for the review Josh, a lot of great information!

[bcjdwbiernfjherwfbowfib]

Finally, a good review of a utv that's actually been used. I just bought a 2016 honda pioneer 500 for $5100 with 300 hours. It works on my hunting property, but your machine seems a lot better for farm work. My grandpa had a 95 Polaris ranger with 800 hours, and he didn't break it once.
Great video man.

[natewarren]

I bought a used Gator XUV625i about four years ago with 600 hours on it. It's the same as your machine, except it has the 2-cylinder Kawasaki engine. It's been great for work around my property. Never been stuck, but unless you run the snot out of the 2-cylinder models (run them hard and hot) you have to change oil all the time - due to the blow-by of the open loop fuel injection filling the crankcase with gas. It pushes a 72" plow through Maine snow like a champ. Replaced my first axle shaft at 720 hours. Just did brake pads and some CV boots. But other than routine maintenance and a headlight bulb I've had no other issues. Not bad for an 11-year old machine that has spent it's entire life outdoors. I would certainly agree that it's a heavily-built work horse!

[mikegilbert]

Awww, I liked it when I could hear you when you came on the property.

[aretools]

Great review! I am a farmer /hunter and love my can am defender. I highly recommend it. For what your using a sxs for.

[PCMrX.]

Real good presentation. I am looking at a used 4 seat xuv s4 wheel drive with roof and windshield. I liked his remark about 4 seats. Have a GREAT DAY.

[Turtle]

I agree with everything your saying regarding the suspension in this XUV gator. Here’s my list;
400hrs, broke 4 cvt belts, all front ball joints, 2 wheel bearing and both steering rack ends all failed, 4wd drive shaft carrier bearings collapsed also both rear shock absorbers failed and I can’t keep up with the rear outer drive shaft boots splitting. Oh and that’s 2 machines with the same exact failures. Yes my machines get used hard, borderline abused but the machines these 2 replaced didn’t need these kinds of repairs until over 1000hrs and on top of that the fuel economy is getting worse with each new machine

[joelonderee]

This is the video I have been waiting for. Today I am heading off to my local John Deere dealer in Athens, GA, he has 10 Gators in stock. Thanks!

[ronaldmcgill]

I got the 855 D Diesel and love it won't ever get rid of it. Had a few problems but not to bad I don't think the diesels are to loud they start a lot quicker than gas. Was very impressed with that. The dealer told me that they never get used diesel ones in and farmers never get rid of them.Iam glad you like your.

[pauldombrowski]

We have a Can Am Defender HD10. After 2 years of research, testing etc...we went with the Defender. Use it in Michigan for plowing, hunting and some trail riding. Very happy with our decision. Have 2000 miles and no issues yet

[jeweljose]

Great review Josh. I recently got a 590M and I agree with the noise level. Didn’t know that I could solve the problem with the Gator silencer. Going to look into it. Thanks.