Farm Industry News recently published a generally favorable review of the new John Deere Gator 825i. Not surprisingly, the review is based on the vehicle’s performance in an agriculture setting. What I like about the review is that it evaluates the vehicle based on application specific performance e.g. straddling 30 in. corn rows. The author suggested the vehicle would be a good alternative to a used pickup truck. Here is a quick summary of the review.
Some of the good:
- Engine
- Instrumentation/gauges
- Underside protection
- Build, Ride & Handling
- Cargo box & organizer
- Winch
- Lighting
Needs improvement:
- No power steering
- Position of steering wheel
- Position of shift and parking brake levers
- Operation of parking brake
- Air intake for clutch
- Downhill braking