A straight, spec-by-spec look for gator buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
The Customer looking at a utility vehicle in this class is usually managing a farm, a golf course, a large property, or a light-duty work site where they need to haul materials and tow equipment day in and day out without a lot of fuss. Power is a wash here since both machines put out the same 13.5 hp, so the real question becomes what you can actually do with that power. The Gator TS 4x2 answers that clearly: 500 lb of cargo capacity versus 325 lb on the Cushman, and 900 lb of towing capacity versus 500 lb. That is a meaningful difference when you are moving mulch, feed, or a small trailer across your property.
The Gator also gives you a larger cargo box footprint and a fully enclosed, oil-bath final drive that protects the drivetrain from dirt and wear without much maintenance attention from you. The Cushman does carry a bit more fuel, so it has a slight range edge, and that is worth knowing. But for most Customers, the ability to haul more and tow more in a single trip saves more time than an extra gallon of fuel ever would.
Beyond the specs, you are getting Koenig's service network across Indiana and Ohio behind this machine, with genuine John Deere parts on the shelf and technicians who know these units well. Stop in and talk with our team about how you plan to use it and we will make sure it is the right fit before you ever sign anything.
| Specification | John Deere Gator TS 4x2 | CUSHMAN HAULER 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 10.1 kW 13.5 hp | 10.1 kW 13.5 hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1003 x 1245 x 229 mm 39.5 x 49 x 9 in. | 113 x 72 x 30.5 cm 44.5 x 28.5 x 12 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 227 kg 500 lb | 147.7 kg 325 lb |
| Towing capacity | 408 kg 900 lb | 226.8 kg 500 lb |
| Front suspension | Independent spring-over-shock, single A-arm | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Two high-floatation, low pressure tires (solid axles) | Leaf springs with hydraulic shock absorbers |
| Final drive | Fully enclosed; oil bath | Transaxle 11.47:1 forward, 14.35:1 reverse |
| Four wheel drive | No | Two-wheel drive only |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L 5 U.S. gal. | 22.6 L 5.96 U.S. gal. |
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