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NEW GATOR™ DELIVERS EXCEPTIONAL CROSSOVER PERFORMANCE BETWEEN WORK AND TRAIL
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Cary, N.C. (January 16, 2007) — John Deere is extending its industry-leading line of utility vehicles with the introduction of the Gator XUV 4x4, available in electronic fuel injection (EFI) gas and diesel versions. These new vehicles are designed to deliver outstanding performance at the job site and on the most challenging off-road trails.
| The New Gator XUV 4x4
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"The utility vehicle market has been growing substantially for the past few years," notes Kevin Lund, utility vehicle group product marketing manager for John Deere. "A large portion of this growth has been occurring in what we classify as Trail and Heavy Duty vehicles. We've been participating in this growth with our Gator High-Performance Series (HPX) models, and the XUV is an extension of our line that provides even more benefits that buyers are looking for."
Lund adds that customers are doing more with their utility vehicles than ever before.
"When shopping for a utility vehicle, customers want it to be capable of putting in a hard day's work, but they also want to be able to turn it loose trail riding, hunting or fishing on the weekend," he says. "They're looking for a vehicle that combines the ability to do work and the capability to operate in all types of terrain. Today's buyer needs excellent comfort and ride quality, they want a vehicle that offers power and acceleration, and they want the stability to handle a wide range of loads. We're able to deliver all of that with the new XUV."
The new Gator XUV 4x4 has been designed and engineered to meet the needs of the evolving utility vehicle customer base.
The Gator XUV gas model features EFI with an industry-exclusive electronic governor and throttle body.
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To meet the demand for superior terrain capability, for example, the Gator XUV features a best-in-class True 4WD system with an on-demand locking front differential that provides greater operator control than competitive products. This system allows the operator to select 1-, 2-, 3-, or 4-wheel drive operation, to optimize for turf friendliness or for rugged terrain, and everything in between. Also contributing to the exceptional terrain capability of the Gator XUV is its 11-inch ground clearance and a full-clutch enclosure that is standard on all gas models.
The John Deere Gator XUV also features a new Advanced Suspension System that provides customers with a high-quality, comfortable ride, even when tackling the most rugged terrain. Equally important, the suspension has been optimized to handle everything from light or no-load operations to maximum cargo capacity (1,000 pounds for the cargo box, 1,400 pounds total payload capacity). This helps operators avoid the instability, the difficulty in steering, and the poor overall handling that some competitive vehicles experience when loaded to full capacity.
The Advanced Vehicle Systems of the new Gator XUV deliver the acceleration and power to better handle increased loads. The Gator XUV gas model features EFI with an industry-exclusive electronic governor and throttle body. This system allows the vehicle to autocompensate for belt wear and to deliver power and speed under heavy loads better than other EFI systems.
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
Media Contact:
Dan Kirkpatrick, Osborn & Barr Communications
KirkpatrickD@osborn-barr.com
Phone: 515-727-1718
Fax: 515-727-1713
For general information, learn more
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