A straight, spec-by-spec look for gator buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
The Customer who lands on the Gator TH 6x4 Diesel is usually someone running a farm, a large property, or a light commercial operation where hauling and towing are the daily job. They need a workhorse that shows up every morning, not a machine that spends time in the shop. On the numbers that matter most for that kind of work, the Gator holds a real edge: 1,200 lb of cargo capacity versus the Kubota's 1,102 lb, and 1,400 lb of towing capacity against the RTV-X900's 1,300 lb. That extra margin adds up across a long season of moving feed, pulling trailers, and loading out material.
The Kubota does have more horsepower at peak rpm and a larger fuel tank, and its independent rear suspension gives a smoother ride on rough ground. Those are honest advantages. But for a Customer focused on work output rather than trail comfort, the Gator's fully enclosed oil-bath final drive means less maintenance exposure and more durability in dirty, wet conditions. The Kubota's fuel capacity advantage also shrinks when you factor in how often a work machine actually needs a top-off during a typical day.
What really tips the scale is what happens after the sale. Koenig's stores across Indiana and Ohio mean genuine John Deere parts and trained technicians are close by when you need them, and Gators hold their resale value well. Come talk with our local team and we can walk through exactly how the TH 6x4 fits your operation.
| Specification | John Deere Gator TH 6x4 Diesel | KUBOTA RTV-X900 GENERAL PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 13.6 kW 18.2 hp | At 3200 rpm: 16.1 kW 21.6 hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1143 x 305 x 1320 mm 45 x 12 x 52 in. | 1030 x 1465 x 285 mm 40.5 x 57.7 x 11.2 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 544 kg 1200 lb | 500 kg 1102 lb |
| Towing capacity | 635 kg 1400 lb | 590 kg 1300 lb |
| Front suspension | Independent spring-over-shock, single A-arm | Independent, dual A-arms with adjustable spring preload Travel: 205 mm 8 in. |
| Rear suspension | Two high-floatation, low pressure tires (solid axles) | Independent, coil-over shock Travel: 205 mm 8 in. |
| Final drive | Fully enclosed; oil bath | Hi-Lo range forward, neutral, reverse |
| Four wheel drive | All four rear wheels are driven, two front wheels are not driven | Yes |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L 5 U.S. gal. | 30 L 7.9 U.S. gal. |
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