gator HPX4x4 vs Kawa 3010

gordon21 · May 28, 2006

I think I have narrowed my decision down to these two models. They both use the same engine. It appears that these are the main differences. If I have missed something, can one of you guys chime in.

Gator has bucket seats and Kawa has bench seat.
Gator has aggressive tires as standard equip. Kawa=extra $
Gator has a governor set at 25MPH. Kawa does not.

And Obviously the color. Dark green versus bight green.

I have not got to the point of discussing prices, but the JD lists for $599 more. I know JD will sell below list. What is the norm for the Kawa dealers. I love my new JD tractor and years ago had 4 Kawasaki motorcycles so I will definitely buy one of these two. Any last comments before I start price shopping?

One last question. Is the diesel really worth the extra $1200 when the UTV will never be used to go mudding? It will be used on gravel roads and well developed trails only.

gordon21 · May 28, 2006

I think I have narrowed my decision down to these two models. They both use the same engine. It appears that these are the main differences. If I have missed something, can one of you guys chime in.

Gator has bucket seats and Kawa has bench seat.
Gator has aggressive tires as standard equip. Kawa=extra $
Gator has a governor set at 25MPH. Kawa does not.

And Obviously the color. Dark green versus bight green.

I have not got to the point of discussing prices, but the JD lists for $599 more. I know JD will sell below list. What is the norm for the Kawa dealers. I love my new JD tractor and years ago had 4 Kawasaki motorcycles so I will definitely buy one of these two. Any last comments before I start price shopping?

One last question. Is the diesel really worth the extra $1200 when the UTV will never be used to go mudding? It will be used on gravel roads and well developed trails only.

Tractors4u · May 28, 2006

( Gator has a governor set at 25MPH. Kawa does not.
)

You better double check that. At one time I know the 3010s were limited to 25 mph. Personally I went with the Polaris 700 at 44 mph /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

( Is the diesel really worth the extra $1200 when the UTV will never be used to go mudding? )

Where the diesel will shine is the towing department. I am not really sure if it will out perform in the mud. That diesel will out last the gas burners though.

Tractors4u · May 28, 2006

( Gator has a governor set at 25MPH. Kawa does not.
)

You better double check that. At one time I know the 3010s were limited to 25 mph. Personally I went with the Polaris 700 at 44 mph /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

( Is the diesel really worth the extra $1200 when the UTV will never be used to go mudding? )

Where the diesel will shine is the towing department. I am not really sure if it will out perform in the mud. That diesel will out last the gas burners though.

JDGREEN4ME · May 28, 2006

( Is the diesel really worth the extra $1200... )
Not for me it wasn't. We have had our gas HPX for 17 months and have just over 24 hours on it! For our needs the gas model works just fine! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

JDGREEN4ME · May 28, 2006

( Is the diesel really worth the extra $1200... )
Not for me it wasn't. We have had our gas HPX for 17 months and have just over 24 hours on it! For our needs the gas model works just fine! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

RollTideRam · May 28, 2006

If you don't like JD green, get the trail gator. I liked the bench seat on the Mule, but think the gator looks alot better. I mainly got it because they financed it with the tractor and I got a good price on it, $8100 with a rear hitch. JC

RollTideRam · May 28, 2006

If you don't like JD green, get the trail gator. I liked the bench seat on the Mule, but think the gator looks alot better. I mainly got it because they financed it with the tractor and I got a good price on it, $8100 with a rear hitch. JC

TOMMYHPX4X4 · May 28, 2006

i would get the hpx. it's got the same engine and it does 30mph or better. i just clocked mine yesterdayand it was goin 29mph and thats with 27''itp589's. then i would look at the frame structure the gator hpx has a car like frame where the mule has tubing. the tires only cost me 560.00 and that was with the rims/lugs included.the mule is havin some problems with water too. checkout www.ridesidebyside.com you'll see that in the forum's. they post problems they are havin with thier mule and in the hpx or gator forum we don't have any problems posted.
because we have no problems with the hpx. to me the hpx beats the mule anyday. if your gonna pay money for something that has the same engine why not get the one thats built to last!!!!! J.D all the way!!

if you realy want a hpx make me an offer. i'm thinkin of gettin a new one .

TOMMYHPX4X4 · May 28, 2006

i would get the hpx. it's got the same engine and it does 30mph or better. i just clocked mine yesterdayand it was goin 29mph and thats with 27''itp589's. then i would look at the frame structure the gator hpx has a car like frame where the mule has tubing. the tires only cost me 560.00 and that was with the rims/lugs included.the mule is havin some problems with water too. checkout www.ridesidebyside.com you'll see that in the forum's. they post problems they are havin with thier mule and in the hpx or gator forum we don't have any problems posted.
because we have no problems with the hpx. to me the hpx beats the mule anyday. if your gonna pay money for something that has the same engine why not get the one thats built to last!!!!! J.D all the way!!

if you realy want a hpx make me an offer. i'm thinkin of gettin a new one .