John Deere Gator XUV560E vs. KUBOTA RTV520
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 XUV560E right for you?
The Customer shopping in this class usually has a farm, a large property, or a light commercial operation where they need something dependable for daily hauling, towing, and getting across rough ground without beating themselves up. They are weighing price, ride quality, and whether the machine can actually keep up with the work. The Gator XUV560E answers those questions well. Its cargo box carries 500 lb versus the Kubota's 441 lb, and it tows 1,500 lb compared to 1,168 lb on the RTV520. That gap matters when you are pulling a loaded trailer or stacking feed bags in the bed at the end of a long day.
Where the XUV560E really separates itself is the suspension. Fully independent dual A-arm up front with adjustable coil-over shocks and 8 inches of travel, and a fully independent rear setup with the same travel, means the ride stays controlled on uneven ground. The Kubota runs a MacPherson strut front and a semi-independent rear, which is a step behind. The Kubota does edge out the Gator slightly on fuel capacity, and that is worth acknowledging, but a half-gallon difference is not going to change how you work.
What seals it for most Customers is knowing that Koenig has stores across Indiana and Ohio with genuine John Deere parts on the shelf and technicians who know this machine. Resale holds strong on Deere iron too. Come talk with your local Koenig team and we can put you on one to see how it feels.
| Specification | John Deere Gator XUV560E | KUBOTA RTV520 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 11.9 kW 16 hp | At 3600 rpm: 17.4 kW 13 hp |
| Cargo box dimensions | 820 x 1209 x 297 mm 32.3 x 47.6 x 11.7 in. | 85.4 x 103.3 x 28.6 cm 33.6 x 40.6 x 11.2 in. |
| Cargo box capacity (weight) | 227 kg 500 lb | 200 kg 441 lb |
| Towing capacity | 680 kg 1500 lb | 530 kg 1168 lb |
| Front suspension | Fully independent dual A-arm with adjustable coil-over shocks, 203 mm (8 in.) travel, anti-roll bar | Independent, MacPherson strut type |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent with lower A-arm and upper camber link with adjustable coil-over shocks, 203 mm (8 in.) travel | Semi-independent, multi-link |
| Final drive | Park, high, low, neutral, reverse transaxle | Hi-Lo range forward, neutral, reverse |
| Four wheel drive | Dash switch actuated four-wheel drive system | Dash lever actuated four-wheel drive system |
| Fuel capacity | 18.5 L 4.9 U.S. gal. | 19.2 L 5.1 U.S. gal. |
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