John Deere Gator XUV 855M Diesel vs. KUBOTA RTV X1120D GENERAL PURPOSE

Is the John Deere Gator XUV 855M Diesel right for you?

The Customer looking at the XUV 855M Diesel is usually someone who puts serious miles on a utility vehicle, whether that means hauling feed and supplies across a large farm, managing a hunting property, or keeping a commercial operation running day in and day out. They want a machine that can tow heavy loads, handle rough ground without beating them up, and actually be ready when they need it. The 855M checks those boxes in ways the Kubota RTV X1120D does not. The Deere pulls 1,500 lb versus the Kubota's 1,300 lb, and its on-demand true four-wheel drive system gives you real traction control when conditions get ugly, not just a limited-slip differential. The rear suspension also adds a sway bar, which makes a noticeable difference in stability when you are carrying a full load over uneven terrain.

We will be straight with you: the Kubota does carry slightly more in the box by weight, 1,102 lb to the Deere's 1,000 lb, and it holds a touch more fuel. Those are real numbers. But the 855M's cargo box is longer at 45 inches versus 40.5, which matters when you are loading longer materials, and the towing advantage more than offsets the payload difference for most working situations. The two-speed oil bath final drive also tends to hold up better under sustained heavy use than a hydrostatic transmission in this class.

At the end of the day, the 855M is built for Customers who need dependable uptime, not just a spec sheet win. With Koenig stores across Indiana and Ohio, genuine John Deere parts are close by, and our service teams know these machines well. Come talk with your local Koenig team and we can walk through exactly how the 855M fits your operation.