A straight, spec-by-spec look for gator buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
The Customer who's looking at the Gator TH 6x4 is usually someone who needs a real workhorse on the property, not just a way to get from point A to point B. They're hauling feed, moving mulch, towing equipment around the farm or acreage, and they need a utility vehicle that keeps up without complaint. When you put the TH 6x4 next to the Kubota RTV520, the cargo story alone is hard to argue with: 1,200 pounds of payload capacity versus 441 pounds on the Kubota. That's nearly three times the load rating, and the Gator's box is physically larger in every dimension. Towing capacity runs 1,400 pounds to the Kubota's 1,168, so the Gator pulls more too.
The Kubota does have a true four-wheel drive system with a dash lever, and its suspension setup is more sophisticated on paper. Fair point. But for most Customers doing ground-level property work, the Gator's fully enclosed oil bath final drive means less maintenance exposure and proven durability over years of use. The six-wheel configuration keeps all four rear wheels driven, which spreads the load and keeps traction consistent when the box is full.
Add in the Koenig service network across Indiana and Ohio, genuine John Deere parts availability, and the resale value that comes with the Deere name, and the TH 6x4 is a straightforward choice for serious work. Stop in and talk with your local Koenig team about what your property actually demands.
| Specification | John Deere Gator TH 6x4 | KUBOTA RTV520 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.6 kW 15.5 hp | At 3600 rpm: 17.4 kW 13 hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1143 x 305 x 1320 mm 45 x 12 x 52 in. | 85.4 x 103.3 x 28.6 cm 33.6 x 40.6 x 11.2 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 544 kg 1200 lb | 200 kg 441 lb |
| Towing capacity | 635 kg 1400 lb | 530 kg 1168 lb |
| Front suspension | Independent spring-over-shock, single A-arm | Independent, MacPherson strut type |
| Rear suspension | Two high-floatation, low pressure tires (solid axles) | Semi-independent, multi-link |
| 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 | Dash lever actuated four-wheel drive system |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L 5 U.S. gal. | 19.2 L 5.1 U.S. gal. |
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