Gator XUV, 2009 vs 2010

[RedHawkRidge]

Saw the message about the 10's getting a higher top end speed (rumor).
Anything else different with the 10's???

I have a hankering to jump on the 12 month no interest/no payment deal that JD is offering until Aug 3, and trade in my 06 HPX. Hoping that the slow economy will loosen up the dealer's dealmaking, too.
But.... I got the 06 HPX after a dealer told me that the changes to the 06 would be the only changes JD was planning for several years. So I don't want to repeat my mistake.
Time is getting short -- any thoughts will be appreciated.
jim

 

[JESSE1]

I'd also be interested to know what's coming down the line for the new XUV's. My HPX is nearly 5 years old and I'm getting ready to upgrade.

 

[shot_gun]

Hopefully they atleast get the new bed. More power and speed would be cool too!

 

[454shooter]

My dealer is saying 50 hp and 44 mph. Gas only

 

[LBrown59]

My dealer is saying 50 hp and 44 mph. Gas only

If I couldn't get a diesel I don't think i'd want one .

 

[ghitch75]

Hopefully they atleast get the new bed. More power and speed would be cool too!

i was wondering what you think is wrong with the bed?........if the 10's are 50hp....i might trade....i talked to my dealer this morning and he said he was going to a JD dealer show next week on the new models coming out for 2010.....he said he didn't know anything yet and hasn't heard about the 50 hp and 44mph......he said give him a call the 21 and he would know more...

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

Hopefully they atleast get the new bed. More power and speed would be cool too!

whats wrong with the beds on them??

 

[shot_gun]

The current bed is ok but dated. The tail gate latch rods get bent alot and when the paint wears off they stick. You cant opperate the tail gate very good with one hand, it rusts out under the plastic fenders, It doesn't expand to a flat bed , the tie downs are not very sturdy and you cant get stadard hoioks to sit reall wel in the tie down. That is just a few little problems. I talked to a JD rep, he said 40 mph top speed and the new bed. Once you see the new bed, you may want to replace the bed that is on your machine.

 

[shot_gun]

Th new bed is on the 2010 tx gator. You can check it out on JD's web site.

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

i didn't see any diference in the beds on the tx. as for as tiedowns i used my bed rails to tie stuff down to and set stuff on and across.the rust under the fenders i never had that problem cause i made my fenders out of aluminum and when i took the stock ones off i sanded and sprayed under coating on the under side of the bed where the fenders go.my fabed fenders look just like the stock fenders only they are made from 1/8th aluminum and you can stand on themthe bed rails well put it this way i used to bind stuff down and i never bent them they are made to last.