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 TX 4x2 is usually managing a golf course, a park, a campus, or a mid-size farm operation where they need a reliable, easy-to-run utility vehicle that holds up day after day without a lot of fuss. They want something their crew can jump in and go, not something that requires a manual every time something sounds different. The TX 4x2 brings a rated 11.6 kW (15.5 hp) engine to that job, and the Toro Workman MDX doesn't publish a horsepower figure at all, which makes it hard to compare on paper and harder to plan around when you're spec-ing out a fleet.
We'll be straight with you: the Workman MDX does carry more in the box, rated at 1,250 lb versus the TX's 600 lb, and it pulls slightly more with a heavy-duty hitch. If hauling heavy loads is the primary mission every single day, that's worth noting. But the TX 4x2 counters with a fully enclosed, oil-bath final drive that protects the drivetrain in dusty and wet conditions where an open system wears faster. The TX also runs on a 5-gallon fuel tank that keeps the machine lighter and more maneuverable across turf without sacrificing a full day's work.
Where the conversation really shifts is what happens after the sale. Koenig has stores across Indiana and Ohio, which means genuine John Deere parts, factory-trained technicians, and real uptime support when your operation can't afford a machine sitting idle. The Gator TX 4x2 also holds its resale value in a way that matters when it's time to trade up. Stop in and talk with your local Koenig team about how the TX fits your specific property and workload.
| Specification | John Deere Gator TX 4x2 | TORO WORKMAN MDX |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.6 kW 15.5 hp | |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1143 x 305 x 1320 mm 45 x 12 x 52 in. | Internal dimensions: 113 x 125 x 26 cm 44.5 x 49 x 10.25 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 272 kg 600 lb | 567 kg 1250 lb |
| Towing capacity | 454 kg 1000 lb | With heavy-duty hitch: 544 kg 1200 lb |
| Front suspension | Independent spring-over-shock, single A-arm | Independent A-frame with coil-over shock absorbers |
| Rear suspension | Semi-independent coil over shock (COS) system | Trailing arm with coil-over shock absorbers |
| Final drive | Fully enclosed; oil bath | |
| Four wheel drive | No | Two-wheel drive only |
| Fuel capacity | 18.9 L 5 U.S. gal. | 24.6 L 6.5 U.S. gal. |
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