The gas engined model uses a Chinese-made powerplant. They look nice, but I think I may wait until they come out with the Power Steering as a factory option. Supposedly this will be in spring of 2011. I really like the Gators I have had in the past. They have been more-heavily made than the Ranger I currently have. The reason I like my ranger so much is that it is much faster (and looks like it still will be) and drives literally like a car. The factory power steering is really nice. If I did not have a tractor also and had to carry really heavy things in the bed I think the JD is the better choice. I rarely carry more than 250# in back so the Ranger handles that load without any notice.
John M