2018 John Deere Gator RSX
2018 John Deere Gator RSX welcome to our website for the latest compact tractor reviews, ratings, prices and comparisons. Last year, we traveled to Little Goose Ranch in Big Horn, Wyoming. The work ranch, complete with horses, cattle, and 4,000 acres of flat fields, wavy pastures, and narrow mountain paths, was the perfect place for our latest UTV assessment. The John Deere Gator RSX 850i, represented on the left, turned out to be the race horse of the evaluation.
Little Goose Creek, which runs through Little Goose Ranch, gave us the opportunity to test the machines in the water.
When you are driving a high speed machine, like the RSX, you want to feel safe and protected. The Gator accomplishes this with high-backed bucket seats. “The seats provided the necessary support from side to side and back while driving more aggressively,” says John Lumkes, an AG engineering professor at Purdue University.
2018 John Deere Gator RSX
The John Deere RSX offers several high performance suspension options, including cast aluminum for the upper arms, which reduces the unsprung mass and allows the tire contact to stay better during aggressive driving and over the Rough terrain, “says Lumkes. And Fox shocks, a performance brand that is tuned for sport and is more adjustable
The RSX Dash shows the key functions of the machine, such as speed, RPMS and a fuel gauge.
Using the front differential swing switch, you can choose between
Two-wheel drive, unlocked four-wheel drive, and locked four-wheel drive.
Key Specifications
Official Data| Engine Type | Diesel 3/4-Cylinder Turbocharged |
|---|---|
| Horsepower (HP) | 24 - 120 HP (Model Dependent) |
| Transmission | Hydrostatic / PowerShift |
| PTO Horsepower | Independent 540 RPM |
| Fuel Capacity | 6.3 - 24 Gallons (24 - 90 L) |
| Operating Weight | 1,800 - 5,400 lbs (816 - 2,450 kg) |
| 3-Point Hitch | Category 1 / Category 2 |
| Warranty | 2-Year Limited / 6-Year Powertrain |
✓ What We Like
- High power-to-weight ratio and fuel-efficient diesel powertrain
- Ergonomic operator station with intuitive joystick controls
- Extensive dealer support network and straightforward implement attachment
− Things to Consider
- Higher initial MSRP relative to budget entry-level competitors
- Optional hydrostatic cruise control packages sold separately
