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NEW JOHN DEERE GATOR™ COMPACT SERIES: PACKED WITH POWER, VERSATILITY AND COMFORT
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Cary, N.C. (January 20, 2006) — Since joining the John Deere family two years ago, the Gator Compact Series has proven itself to be one of the most versatile and easy-to-use utility vehicles a homeowner could have for yard-and-garden chores. Now, for the 2006 model year, John Deere is introducing new enhancements designed to help the handy Gator CS and Gator CX deliver even more performance, comfort, and value.
New features to the Compact Series include triple-rate spring-over-shock front and rear suspension, with adjustable preload for optimal ride quality even with heavy loads. Added isolation of the frame from the engine and transmission carrier helps reduce vehicle sound levels while improving overall sound quality. The new seat base improves comfort, entry and exit, and "in-the-seat" feel. Knobby tires, available on the Gator CX, provide increased traction for all types of terrain.
"One test drive of the Gator Compact Series is all it takes for customers to see just how practical, affordable, and useful these machines can be around the home," says David Thorne, John Deere Group Brand Marketing Manager for Vehicles. "The compact design of the Gator CS and CX makes them easier to maneuver in tight space, while the towing and pulling capabilities combined with the variety of attachments will remind customers just how powerful and versatile these machines are."
The 249cc Gator CS and 284cc Gator CX are equipped with a cargo box with a 400-pound, 5-cubic foot storage capacity, and are available with more than 20 optional attachments, which include a new 10-cubic-foot all-terrain utility cart, 25-gallon bed sprayer, cargo box extensions for additional cargo capacity, and vehicle and seat covers.
Since the needs of customers vary, John Deere also offers optional packages for the Compact Gator. The Property Care Package, ideal for day-to-day landscape and maintenance chores around the home, includes a cargo box power lift kit, front bumper and rear hitch. The Transporter Package, ideal for customers using the Compact Gator for transporting passengers, includes a sun canopy, floor mat and brake and tail light kit.
For more information on the John Deere Gator Compact Series, and all models in the John Deere Gator lineup, visit your local John Deere dealer or the Web site www.JohnDeere.com/vehicles.
John Deere (Deere & Company -NYSE:DE) is the world's leading manufacturer of agricultural and forestry equipment; a leading supplier of equipment used in lawn, grounds and turf care; and a major manufacturer of construction equipment. Additionally, John Deere manufactures engines used in heavy equipment and provides financial services and other related activities that support the core businesses. Since it was founded in 1837, the company has established a heritage of quality products and services providing performance that endures to customers worldwide.
For further information, the news media should call:
Bill Klutho, Manager, Public Relations
John Deere Worldwide Commercial &
Consumer Equipment Division
KluthoWilliamJ@JohnDeere.com
Phone: 919.804.2735
Fax: 919.804.2343
Editorial contact:
Dan Kirkpatrick, Osborn & Barr Communications
KirkpatrickD@osborn-barr.com
Phone: 515-727-1718
Fax: 515-727-1713
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