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 side-by-side in this class is usually running a working property, a farm operation, or a large acreage where the machine needs to haul real loads and handle rough ground without beating up the driver. That is exactly where the XUV 825E separates itself. The cargo box on the Gator holds up to 1,000 lb compared to 350 lb on the Mule Pro-FXT, and the 52 hp engine edges out the Kawasaki's 50 hp, so you are getting more muscle and more carrying capacity in the same category. When you need to move feed, fence posts, or equipment across a field, that payload difference is not a small thing.
The Kawasaki does pull ahead on towing at 2,000 lb versus 1,500 lb on the Gator, and that is worth knowing. But for most Customers, the combination of fully independent dual A-arm suspension front and rear with adjustable coils and up to nine inches of rear travel means the XUV 825E rides and handles terrain in a way the Mule simply cannot match. That suspension setup protects the machine, the load, and the operator over long days on uneven ground.
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| Specification | John Deere Gator XUV 825E Gas | KAWASAKI MULE PRO-FXT |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 39* kW 52* hp | 37 kW 50 hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1143 x 304.8 x 1320 mm 45 x 12 x 52 in. | 55.9 x 136 x 28 cm 22 x 53.7 x 11 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 454 kg 1000 lb | 159 kg 350 lb |
| Towing capacity | 1500 lb 680 kg | 907 kg 2000 lb |
| Front suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils; 8 inches (203 mm) of travel | Double Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils and sway bar; 9 inches (228.6 mm) of travel | Double Wishbone |
| Final drive | Two speed, oil bath | F,N, R |
| Four wheel drive | On-demand true four-wheel drive system | Shaft Selectable |
| Fuel capacity | 7.3 U.S. gal. 27.6 L | 29.9 L 7.9 U.S. gal. |
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