Now it’s easier than ever to conquer tough terrain and bring yourbuddies and gear along for the ride. The new John Deere Gator ™ Mid-Duty XUV550 and 550 S4 crossover utility vehicles offer off-road performance, improvedcomfort, cargo versatility, and the ability to transport up to 4 people across themost challenging landscapes.
“These new vehicles provide an unparalleled balance of off-road performance andwork capability at a very affordable price,” said David Gigandet, tactical marketing manager, Gator utility vehicles. “The new John Deere Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4are a great compliment to our popular line-up of XUVs, and offer the mostcomfortable way to get you, your crew, and all your supplies to those hard-to-reachdestinations.”
With best-in-class, fully independent, double wishbone suspension, the Gator XUV550 and 550 S4 provide 9-inches of wheel travel, and up to 10.5-inches of groundclearance to smooth out the ride. In addition, for the 550, you can choose fromeither standard high back bucket seats or bench seats. The 550 S4 comes standardwith 2 rows of bench seats.
“Operators will not only appreciate the smooth ride, they’ll love the all newergonomically designed operator station,” continued Gigandet. “The developmentof these new Gators started in the operator’s station, so they offer ample leg room,storage and dash mounted, automotive-type, controls.”
The Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4 deliver mid-duty work capability with speed andease. Both vehicles have a top speed of 28 mph, and 4-wheel drive to quicklytraverse all types of terrain. The 16-hp, 570 cc, air-cooled, v-twin gas engineprovides greater speed and horsepower than most vehicles in its class, and thecargo box can carry up to 400 lbs of gear. In addition, the 550 is small enough tofit in the bed of a standard pick-up truck.
For a larger crew and cargo versatility, the 550 S4 provides rear seat flexibility.Two additional passengers can be transported in the rear seat, or if more cargocapacity is needed, the rear seat flips down to become a cargo rack.
“The rear seat flexibility in the Gator XUV 550 S4 is truly innovative,” saidGigandet. “The S4 can transport up to 4 people, but for the times when you needto carry more gear, the back seat can become more useful in seconds and increaseyour cargo space by 32 percent.”
The new Gator XUV 550 models are available in Realtree Hardwoods™ HD Camo ortraditional John Deere green and yellow.
There are also over 75 available attachments and accessories to customize all GatorXUV models, such as, cabs, brush guards, and custom alloy wheels.In addition to the XUV 550 and 550 S4, John Deere also offers the 625i, 825i andthe 855D to round out its full line of crossover utility vehicles.
Visit your local John Deere dealer or www.JohnDeere.com/Gator to learn more.
About John Deere
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and servicesand is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those whocultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’sdramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, JohnDeere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.For more information, visit John Deere at its worldwide website at www.JohnDeere.com.