Test drove used John Deere Gator 6x4, have questions

[deserteagle71]

I can't swear to it, but I think that model has (internal) wet brakes kind of like this. A dealership could tell you more about the how big a problem that grinding noise is.,

Well, I've never owned a Gator. But I own an old John Deere tractor with the internal wet brakes and those brakes have been making all kinds of noises when I press on a brake pedal for the past 25 years...but they work just fine.

 

[Rustyiron]

So much for me thinking that it's overpriced.
This Gator forum is pretty good, slow response but good info.

 

[Hay Dude]

Well, I've never owned a Gator. But I own an old John Deere tractor with the internal wet brakes and those brakes have been making all kinds of noises when I press on a brake pedal for the past 25 years...but they work just fine.

That’s what this Gator was like. The brakes worked, but made a loud groaning noise at the bottom of the pedal.