{"id":25816,"date":"2019-04-08T15:19:41","date_gmt":"2019-04-08T05:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/?p=25816"},"modified":"2022-06-22T15:39:32","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T05:39:32","slug":"atv-brand-comparison-john-deere-vs-kubota-vs-toro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/mag\/atv-brand-comparison-john-deere-vs-kubota-vs-toro\/","title":{"rendered":"ATV Brand Comparison: John Deere vs Kubota vs Toro"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to getting the odd jobs done around your farm or property, a good ATV does wonders. As their name suggests, ATVs are versatile all-terrain vehicles and are perfectly suited for carrying small loads or getting across the property in a flash. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help you find the right ATV for your farm, we have taken a look at 3 of the most popular ATV brands on the market at the moment, John Deere, Toro and Kubota, and broken down the benefits of each.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To start us off, we\u2019ll be looking at one of the biggest names in agriculture, John Deere, specifically, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/gator-855d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gator XUV855D ATV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. A full-size utility vehicle with all the power and grit to handle the odd tasks on the property, the XUV855D is a great place to start when it comes to ATV.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gator XUV855D Specs<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-cycle diesel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23 hp (17kW)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Max Torque<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50Nm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Front Suspension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rear Suspension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fully independent dual A-Arm with adjustable coils &amp; sway bar<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Turning Radius<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3.8m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Towing Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">680 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Payload Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">635 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The powerful engine combined with the durable frame and well-designed chassis means the John Deere XUV855D can handle all off-road tasks. And, with a towing and payload capacity over 600kg, it\u2019s more than enough to cart hay, manure, small fencing or anything else your farm needs. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For complete monitoring and information tracking, the XUV855D ATV comes standard with a digital dash. This lets you quickly monitor:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fuel levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RPM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coolant temperature<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also includes a clock, trip and lifetime odometer, 4WD indicator and an hour meter. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">John Deere ATV Price<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The John Deere XUV855D ATV has been in production for a few years, this means it has a varied used price range. The price range for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/john-deere\/gator-855d\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">XUV855D ATV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for sale is between $13,000 and $20,000*. Of course, age, condition and use will influence the price. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving on, next we look at another big name in farming\u2014Kubota. With a 21.6 hp engine and a variable hydraulic transmission, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/kubota\/rtv900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota RTV-X900<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a tough workhorse that can work on the farm any time of day or night. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RTV-X900 Specs<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota D902-E4-UV, diesel 3-cylinder, 4 cycle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21.6 hp (16.1 kW)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Front Suspension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent Dual A-Arms with adjustable spring preload<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rear Suspension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent with coil over shock<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Turning Radius<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4m<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Towing Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">590 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Payload Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">755 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota specs are based off RTV-X900 General Purpose model<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than powerful enough to handle light\u2013medium farm work, the Kubota RTV-X900 has limited-slip front differential for true 4WD and dynamic braking. Meaning it truly is an all-terrain vehicle. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The digital meter cluster is bright, easy-to-read and show you the important information you need to know, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hours<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kilometres travelled<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The built-in overheat alarm helps to prevent engine damage with light and audio warnings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A heavy-duty cargo box\u2014with manual dumping tilt\u2014is designed to handle a range of cargo, like firewood, tools, hay, fencing supplies and more. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota ATV Price<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with all machinery, pricing depends heavily on age, new or used, and any added extras you buy. A used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/kubota\/rtv900\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kubota RTV-X900<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> averages at $14,000. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toro ATV<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To round off the list we have the Toro Workman MDX. Built to be tough, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/toro\/workman-mdx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workman MDX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an ATV that is designed to be used all year-round. The optional all-terrain tyres and canopy mean this ATV can handle almost any terrain and weather you throw at it. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workman MDX Specs<\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Engine<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Briggs &amp; Stratton Vanguard &#8211; 2-cylinder<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Power<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16 hp (11.93kW)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Front Suspension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent A-Frame with coilover shock absorbers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Rear Suspension<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trailing arm with coilover shock absorbers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Turning Radius<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6.53 m (outside front tyre)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Trailer Towing Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">182 kg with standard hitch<\/span>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">545 kg with heavy-duty tow hitch<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Total Vehicle Payload Capacity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">750 kg<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Toro Workman MDX may be less powerful than the John Deere or Kubota, but it\u2019s powerful enough to handle day-to-day work around a farm or large property. The double-walled plastic tray provides a great payload capacity while being more affordable than a metal or aluminium option. While the four-wheel hydraulic brakes and coilover shock absorbers make driving over rough or bumpy terrain no issue at all. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toro Workman MDX Price<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lower towing capacity and lighter materials help to lower the price of the Toro Workman MDX to make it the most affordable of the 3 ATVs we are looking at in this article. You can get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/brand\/toro\/workman-mdx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used Workman MDX<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for somewhere between $7,000 and $10,000*. While a new Toro ATV will cost you around $16,000*. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, Which ATV is Right For Me?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similarly powerful, well-built and durable, all three of these ATVs have got the stuff to handle most workloads on any property. Making the choice will come down to price vs performance for your situation. If you only need a light utility vehicle for some cargo carrying around the property, the Toro is probably enough. If you need an ATV to handle the heavy-duty towing and heavy payload carting, then the powerful John Deere XUV855D is the way to go. Or, go middle of the road with the Kubota for optimal price vs performance\u2014there\u2019s really no wrong answer here. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse through our available <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/atv-589\/atv-utility-2993\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ATV listings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/browse\/farm-machinery\/atv-589\/atv-auctions-4980\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ATV auctions<\/a> to find the right utility vehicle for your property. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*All prices in this article are averages taken from data from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.machines4u.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.machines4u.com.au<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Always consult with your dealer\/seller before purchasing. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 8pt;\">**Sources: www.toro.com.au, www.deere.com.au and www.kubota.com.au. John Deere product brochure, Toro product brochure, Kubota product brochure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to getting the odd jobs done around your farm or property, a good ATV does wonders. As their name suggests, ATVs are versatile all-terrain vehicles and are perfectly suited for carrying small loads or getting across the property in a flash. 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