John Deere Gator XUV 855E Diesel vs. KUBOTA RTV X1120D GENERAL PURPOSE
A straight, spec-by-spec look for gator buyers across Ohio and Indiana. The numbers are only half the decision.
Is the John Deere Gator XUV 855E Diesel right for you?
The Customer looking at the XUV 855E Diesel is usually someone who puts their utility vehicle to work every single day, whether that means hauling feed across a large property, towing implements around a farm, or keeping up with a commercial operation where downtime is not an option. They want a machine that can pull serious weight and handle rough ground without beating them up in the seat. The 855E delivers on both counts: its towing capacity of 1,500 lb edges out the Kubota's 1,300 lb, and the rear suspension adds a sway bar that the RTV X1120D simply does not have, which makes a real difference in stability when you are moving a loaded trailer across uneven terrain.
The Kubota does carry a slight edge in raw cargo box capacity at 1,102 lb versus 1,000 lb, and its fuel tank is a touch larger. Those are honest advantages worth knowing. But the 855E counters with on-demand true four-wheel drive, where the Kubota relies on a limited slip differential, and a two-speed oil bath final drive that holds up well under sustained heavy use compared to a hydrostatic system in demanding conditions.
At the end of the day, the combination of stronger towing, a more capable four-wheel drive system, and the Koenig service network across Indiana and Ohio means you have a machine and a support team behind it when it matters most. Come talk with your local Koenig team and we will walk you through how the 855E fits your specific operation.
| Specification | John Deere Gator XUV 855E Diesel | KUBOTA RTV X1120D GENERAL PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 22.8 hp 17.0* kW | 18.5* kW 24.8 hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 1143 x 304.8 x 1320 mm 45 x 12 x 52 in. | 1029 x 1466 x 284 mm 40.5 L x 57.7 W x 11.2 D in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 454 kg 1000 lb | 500 kg 1102 lb |
| Towing capacity | 1500 lb 680 kg | 590 kg 1300 lb |
| Front suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils | Independent, Dual A-arms w/ adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils and sway bar | Independent, Coil over shock |
| Final drive | Two speed, oil bath | Hydrostatic |
| Four wheel drive | On-demand true four-wheel drive system | Limited Slip Differential |
| Fuel capacity | 7.3 U.S. gal. 27.6 L | 30 L 7.9 U.S. gal. |
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