My family is buying a used JD Gator 4x2 that is 2-3yrs old with turf tires from a local golf course. It has a slight dent in the bed, its only visual problem i can see. Is there any concerns, wear items or problems etc., i should look out for?Any 4x2 owners have any problems with theres? All opinions on ownership and use are greatly appriciated.
USED 4x2 JD Gator????
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I've had one for 5 years, and no problems whatsoever. Kinda surprised, as when I bought it, I thought it was a bit lightweight, but it has proven to be the opposite. Handled many chores, hills, and ravines including woods brush that I didn't think it was capable of.
Cold blooded on cold starts which just means hanging onto the choke until in gear and moving. Need to idle to get into gear, and then pull choke as accelerating. But once moving, no more choking necessary. Positraction available when needed. I am putting on an oil filter, which may (or may not) be overkill. If idled a lot, plugs can lose some umph, but a good 'cruise' down the drive or road on occasion keeps them in good shape.
Cold blooded on cold starts which just means hanging onto the choke until in gear and moving. Need to idle to get into gear, and then pull choke as accelerating. But once moving, no more choking necessary. Positraction available when needed. I am putting on an oil filter, which may (or may not) be overkill. If idled a lot, plugs can lose some umph, but a good 'cruise' down the drive or road on occasion keeps them in good shape.
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Those are extremely reliabe machines. All you should have to do is maintenance. There have been no real problems with them. Just drive and enjoy. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
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With my elderly 6x4 gas (almost 1900 hrs, 1996 model), the only real problems I have had are related to the electrical connections between battery and machine and frame.
We just took ours thru the woods today and went over logs, brush, etc. Wife did not like my route back thru some briars; oh nag, nag nag...{whap!} /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif OK, back to the grass, so sorry, dear.
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A fun machine, the only concern I would have is 4x2 vs 4x4 or 6x4. Where we live I need my 4wd. YMMV.
Jim
With my elderly 6x4 gas (almost 1900 hrs, 1996 model), the only real problems I have had are related to the electrical connections between battery and machine and frame.
We just took ours thru the woods today and went over logs, brush, etc. Wife did not like my route back thru some briars; oh nag, nag nag...{whap!} /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif OK, back to the grass, so sorry, dear.
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A fun machine, the only concern I would have is 4x2 vs 4x4 or 6x4. Where we live I need my 4wd. YMMV.
Jim
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i hate to be nose /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gify but what year and how much they askin??? are you gettin a deal or what? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
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A 3 year old gator in my neck of the woods would be a steel at $1500 and at $800 I would be ashamed of my self. Where are the others located, maybe I could suplement my retirement income? I drove my last one for 800 hours and had very few problems. They are a lot of fun!
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that sounds like one **** of a deal. i haven't had any problems with mine but it's only a year old so i guess thats considered still new huh? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif
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No kidding that's beyond a deal!!! I will take the other two if you don't want them or someone else doesn't. Where are they located at?