John Deere Gator XUV865M (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 XUV865M (Diesel) right for you?
The Customer shopping a diesel utility vehicle in this class is usually running a working farm, a large property, or a commercial operation where the machine needs to pull its weight every single day. You might be hauling feed, towing equipment across uneven ground, or covering a lot of acres between fuel stops. The Kubota RTV X1120D is a solid machine, and we will be straight with you: it edges out the XUV865M by about two horsepower and carries roughly 100 more pounds in the box. Those are real numbers and worth knowing. But when you look at the full picture, the Gator pulls ahead in the ways that tend to matter most on a working property.
The XUV865M tows 2,000 pounds versus the Kubota's 1,300, which is a meaningful gap if you are moving a loaded trailer or a skid steer attachment. The Gator also carries 11.2 gallons of fuel compared to the Kubota's 7.9, so you are making fewer trips back to the pump on long days. The on-demand true four-wheel drive system gives you real traction engagement when conditions get rough, and the rear suspension delivers 9.1 inches of travel with a sway bar, which translates to a noticeably more controlled ride when the box is loaded.
Beyond the specs, you are buying into the Koenig service network across Indiana and Ohio, with genuine John Deere parts on the shelf and technicians who know this machine. When something needs attention at harvest or in the middle of a busy season, that support matters. Stop in and talk with your local Koenig team about how the XUV865M fits your operation.
| Specification | John Deere Gator XUV865M (Diesel) | KUBOTA RTV X1120D GENERAL PURPOSE |
|---|---|---|
| Engine power | 17.0* kW 22.8 hp | 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 | 907 kg 2000 lb | 590 kg 1300 lb |
| Front suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils; 7.9 inches (200.7 mm) of travel | Independent, Dual A-arms w/ adjustable spring preload |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils and sway bar; 9.1 inches (231.14 mm) of travel | 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 | 42.4 L 11.2 U.S. gal. | 30 L 7.9 U.S. gal. |
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