John Deere Gator RSX860i vs. KAWASAKI TERYX
A straight, spec-by-spec look for gator buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere Gator RSX860i right for you?
The Customer looking at the RSX860i is usually someone who puts in real hours on their property or worksite and needs a machine that can keep up all day without babysitting. They are weighing ride quality, power, and long-term reliability, and they want to know the machine will still be worth something when they are ready to move on. The RSX860i answers those questions directly. With 62 horsepower on the spec sheet and the Kawasaki not publishing a comparable number, you are getting a machine where John Deere stands behind the output. The Fox adjustable coil-over shocks with 9 inches of travel front and rear edge out the Teryx's 8 and 8.3 inches, and that extra inch of suspension travel is something you actually feel when you hit rough ground at speed.
The Teryx does carry a 600-pound cargo box rating compared to the RSX860i's 400 pounds, and it tows 100 pounds more. If hauling heavy loads in the box is the primary job, that is worth noting. But the RSX860i's cargo box is larger in volume at 8.9 cubic feet versus 7.2, so you can move more bulk material even if you stay within the weight rating. For most Customers, that trade-off lands in John Deere's favor.
Beyond the specs, buying through Koenig means you have stores across Indiana and Ohio behind you for genuine parts, service, and support when it matters most. Come talk with your local Koenig team and we will help you figure out which machine fits your operation.
| Specification | John Deere Gator RSX860i | KAWASAKI TERYX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 46.2 kW 62 hp | Not advertised |
| Cargo box dimensions | 82 cm L x 120.9 cm W x 29.7 cm D (0.25 m3) 32.3 in. L x 47.6 in. W x 11.7 in. D (8.9 ft3) | 27.6L x 43.3W x 10.4D in. (7.2 ft3) |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 181 kg 400 lb | 272.15 kg 600 lb |
| Towing capacity | 544 kg 1200 lb | 589.6 kg 1300 lb |
| Front suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm; anti-roll bar; Fox monotube or piggyback adjustable coil over shocks, 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel | Dual A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks, 203 travel mm Dual A-arm with adjustable coil over shocks, 8 travel in. |
| Rear suspension | Independent multi-link semi-trailing arm; anti-roll bar; Fox monotube or piggyback adjustable coil over shocks, 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel | Independent with adjustable coil over shocks, 210 travel mm Independent with adjustable coil over shocks, 8.3 travel in. |
| Final drive | High, Low, Neutral, Reverse, shaft drive to spool final drive | High, Low, Neutral, Reverse, shaft drive to spool final drive |
| Four wheel drive | True locking 4WD with electronic locking front differential | Locking 4WD with electronic locking front differential |
| Fuel capacity | 28 L 7.4 U.S. gal. | 29.9 L 7.9 U.S. gal. |
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