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 08-21-2009, 13:33 Post: 165151
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 Choosing a new Gator

I have the 4x2 with the knobby tires and it far exceeded my expectations, though I'm not in the mountains. Climbs steep hills, goes through soft sand and mud, plows snow in the winter, and hauls my sailboat down to the lake. If the going gets tough you just lock the rear diff. Never gotten stuck except for occasionally getting hung up on logs due to low clearance (which may be why it isn't the one for your situation- plus 6 inches is it for water or you risk soaking the converter belt). My elderly parents love it as it is easy to use. And being about 48" wide I can fit through tight places in the woods others can't and it fits in the back of my pickup so I don't need a trailer. But then I'm doing mostly property maintenance and trail/off road recreational riding. You may need something with more oomph and ground clearance.

BTW this is 2 years old which is the CX- larger motor than the older CS.






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 08-21-2009, 15:50 Post: 165154
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Hopefully this picture URL will work. The Deere knobbys are larger diameter and high flotation vs. the smaller turf tire. The terrain in the picture is dry sand. Not a problem even with the diff lock off. Can't imagine getting through it with turf. My only complaint is that the front tires are so large that the knobs can actually rub on the wheel opening plastic bumper when loaded and turning at just the right angle on very uneven terrain. No damage just a bit of an annoying brrrrr sound.





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