John Deere Gator RSX860M vs. CAN-AM COMMANDER 800
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 RSX860M right for you?
The Customer looking at the RSX860M is usually someone who needs a side-by-side that genuinely works on their property, not just one that looks fast on a spec sheet. Yes, the Can-Am Commander 800 advertises 71 horsepower against the RSX860M's 62 hp, and it picks up a small edge in suspension travel at 10 inches versus 9. Those are real numbers, and we won't pretend otherwise. But for the Customer who is hauling materials, towing equipment, and covering ground across a farm or large property, the rest of the comparison tells a different story.
The RSX860M carries 500 pounds in a purpose-built cargo box with published dimensions, while the Commander splits its cargo between an upper deck rated at 400 pounds and a lower rated at 200 pounds. The Gator also holds 7.4 gallons of fuel compared to the Commander's 10 liters, which is roughly 2.6 gallons. That means fewer stops and more time working. When you get into 4WD, the RSX860M uses a true locking front differential with electronic engagement. The Commander's Visco-Lok system is automatic and reactive, not driver-controlled. On tough terrain, that distinction matters.
Beyond the specs, buying a Gator from Koenig means you have stores across Indiana and Ohio behind you for genuine John Deere parts, service, and uptime support when it counts. Come talk with our team and we'll help you figure out which configuration fits your operation best.
| Specification | John Deere Gator RSX860M | CAN-AM COMMANDER 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 46.2 kW 62 hp | 71 hp |
| 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) | Not advertised |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 227 kg 500 lb | Upper: 400 lb (181.4 kg) Lower: 200 lb (90.7 kg) |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg 1500 lb | 680.3 kg 1500 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 | Double A-arm with dive-control geometry / Motion Control shocks, 10 travel in. |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm; anti-roll bar; Fox monotube or piggyback adjustable coil over shocks, 9 in. (228.6 mm) travel | Torsional Trailing arm Independent rear suspension (TTI) with external sway bar / Motion Control shocks, 10 travel in. |
| Final drive | High, Low, Neutral, Reverse, shaft drive to spool final drive | High, Low, Neutral, Reverse, Park, shaft drive to spool final drive |
| Four wheel drive | True locking 4WD with electronic locking front differential | Visco-lok™ front differential |
| Fuel capacity | 28 L 7.4 U.S. gal. | 10 |
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