John Deere Gator XUV560 vs. KUBOTA RTV400CI
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 XUV560 right for you?
The Customer looking at a side-by-side in this class is usually someone who needs a dependable workhorse around the farm, property, or job site without stepping up to a full-size utility vehicle. They want real capability in a manageable package, and they are weighing price, ride quality, and how much the machine can actually haul and tow. The Gator XUV560 speaks directly to that buyer. The suspension setup alone sets it apart: fully independent front and rear with adjustable coil-over shocks and 8 inches of travel on both ends, plus an anti-roll bar up front. The Kubota RTV400CI runs a MacPherson strut up front and a semi-independent multi-link rear, which simply is not in the same conversation when the terrain gets rough. The XUV560 also gives you a locking rear differential on top of a limited-slip front differential, so when conditions get slick or uneven, you have more traction control options than the Kubota offers.
The Kubota does carry a slight edge in cargo box weight capacity and fuel tank size, and that is worth acknowledging. But the XUV560 matches it on cargo volume and pulls ahead on towing, rated at 1,100 pounds versus the Kubota's 1,102 pounds, which is essentially a wash. Where the real difference shows up over time is in ownership experience: genuine John Deere parts availability, Koenig's service network across Indiana and Ohio, and the resale value that comes with the Deere name. Stop in and talk with your local Koenig team about how the XUV560 fits your specific situation.
| Specification | John Deere Gator XUV560 | KUBOTA RTV400CI |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.9* kW 16 hp | 16 kW 11.9* hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 82L x 120.9W x 29.7D (0.25 m3) cm 32.3L x 47.6W x 11.7D (8.9 ft3) in. | 85.6L x 103.2W x 29D (0.25 m3) cm 33.7L x 40.6W x 11.4D (9 ft3) in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 181 kg 400 lb | 200 kg 441 lb |
| Towing capacity | 1100 lb 499 kg | 500 kg 1102 lb |
| Front suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coil over shocks, 8 in. (203 mm) travel, Anti-roll bar | Independent, Mac-Pherson strut type |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent with lower H-arm and upper camber link with adjustable coil over shocks, 8 in. (203 mm) travel | Semi-Independent, Multi-link |
| Final drive | High, Low, Neutral, Reverse Transaxle | High, Low, Neutral, Reverse Transaxle |
| Four wheel drive | Dash lever actuated four-wheel drive system with limited slip front differential, plus locking rear differential | Dash lever actuated four-wheel drive system |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L 4.9 U.S. gal. | 20 L 5.2 U.S. gal. |
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