Defender XT vs Gator 825i

Comparing the CAN-AM Defender XT to the John Deere Gator 825i.

[@sethtemple5477]

Good review. It looks like that gator pulled a lot of their designs from their lawnmower or at least used the same designers. The Can-Am looks to be an fresh design that is well thought out.

[@chrisroach6371]

That bar that is at both sides of edges of the seat is a nice feature for those of us who either have lower stregenth or have bad balance or like me are paralyzed. We can rely on that bar to make shure we dont just slide out of the machine accidentally bacause we cant feel our rear end.

[@johnb7566]

The gator is work vehicle with a little sporty edge. The Can Am is cute little toy

[@tomh225]

One looks way better than the other but one would last way longer than the other

[@lucascrisp4161]

You can lift the bed from both sides, but if you’re too lazy to walk around just get automatic dump!

[@jacobjohnson2603]

As i am a 6' 4" 15 year old boy from South Eastern MN, I believe that Gators have plenty of leg room in all models.

[@donkeyballs5950]

Jacob Johnson your dumb. Go back to school fool

[@jacobjohnson2603]

A. It's You're, not your. B. What exactly makes me "Dumb" and "A Fool"? C. What makes you think that I am not currently in School? D. You shouldn't get mad at someone for just stating their own personal experience with machinery, as well as going ahead to assume that they are foolish/unintelligent just based on age. E. I might be going out on a limb here, but I'd say you're a butt hurt, Can-Am/Polaris guy (Most likely in his Teens) who can't accept that the Gator is a fine top competitor for both Work and Sport purposes. I really think that you should learn to accept that people can offer online advice from personal experiences, and that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover.

[@hamiltoncouple01]

Jacob Johnson speaking from personal experience. I’ve owned John Deere for years on my property. Finally switched my equipment to Toro and I never looked back. Comfort, reliability, to name few that John Deere was lacking. As far as UTV world, Polaris is overall leader, dominating market with 60% of sales followed by CanAm. These machines are tough, fast, handling is excellent, work and play rolled into one. I used to think that John Deere was this no nonsense tough macho machine that never broke down, was I ever wrong. Keep your options open. Try new things, they might even surprise you.

[@unclebilly1353]

Your to kind. That gator has not been up dated in 20 years. Not sure what the appeal is to an antiquated

[@hamiltoncouple01]

Bars that ride up your rear end and gaping holes. Must be a new farm trend, lol.

[@aidanahearn5072]

"Grease is the life of the machine" simply not true, maintaining your equipment is always how you keep em running, greasing is just part of maintaining the machine

[@GunfighterWyo]

One of the things that he faulted the JD for was non-waterproof storage, but none was waterproof on the Defender. It appears that the man is using a standard issue JD while they have a top of the line Defender. Does not fail on the parking brake? Yeah, right.

[@markkropf8295]

John deere has a much bigger bed. Some of us value a big bed. As for the sealed bushings they are the way to go. Can am is behind on this. This is the future and can am will be following suit in a matter of time. That is not to say that a greased joint wouldn't outlast the other in a perfect situation where everything would be greased perfectly on time. But in the real world it doesn't work that way. Most atvs and vehicles have went the sealed route long ago.

[@WilliamStewart1]

I hate sealed bushings to be honest, not hard to run around with a grease gun after you wash it off.

[@txlonghornremodeling]

I’ll put my money on the John Deere to run longer and be more dependable. Any day

[@austinmyers2445]

I live on a farm, and my uncles Gator just blew its transmission from standard use and maintenance.

[@jordanbowey4175]

brian robinson we have big on the farm and the gators always fucked and it’s less capable. If we only had the gator we’d be completely fucked without the dogs.

[@hamiltoncouple01]

Had John Deere, nothing but headaches

[@drameday]

My 9 year old Gator 825i has been used hard on the farm since new. All I’ve done is basic maintenance, and it’s never failed. Most of the farmers and ranchers I know with Can-Am or Polaris machines have had lots of issues. I’ll stick with JD.

[@txlonghornremodeling]

@@jordanbowey4175 I hunt on a 22,000 acre ranch. The only machines that have lasted are the gators. We have 6 825’s and not one single issue. Sorry you got a bad one

[@genius-no5sl]

The defender is obviously better for me

[@Ryan-jx4vh]

John Deere needed a tilt wheel, the shifter in the middle of the seat was beyond dumb from a design perspective.

[@behrlock]

You’re not comparing apples to apples. Compare the Defender to a Ranger 1000. More equally matched.

[@boostromboost2088]

Polaris ranger 1000 and can-am defender is so much the same they are the best😁

[@ericwegner1175]

DID NOT MENTION ANYTHING ABOUT PRICE? I WONDER WHY

[@TheCamaro5]

the none xt model 800 is 11k gator is almost the same.

[@CowtownUSAInc]

Call Brian at 573-885-6300

[@Harvesttimebluegrassgospel]

Got my can am $1500 cheaper than a gator. I had narrowed down to the two UTV’s and ultimately the price and the leg room of the can am swayed me to the can am.

[@hamiltoncouple01]

Because once you know the price, you’ll laugh how much you pay for how little.

[@emiliarev5120]

I guess they don't want to scare the public

[@Adam_Newman]

Defender is awesome.!

[@sinfuldebauchery]

A gator designed 40 years ago. So much competition against it.

[@JamesWallaceBigPOTUSA]

Which one is noisier? Is power steering an option for either one? How useful are the lights (fore and aft) for working after dark?

[@donnacrawford1024]

Go gator!

[@JimNorman-xf8bs]

A little biased from “hello” lol. Run Green

[@Kolleo5.3]

Maybe review something the same damn size because you can easily see the gator is a lot smaller then the polaris

[@anthonybouris-wilson4222]

Captain Corvette it’s a can-am dumbass

[@Kolleo5.3]

Oh I’ve been watching Polaris shit all day and I didn’t care what brand it was

[@hamiltoncouple01]

But gator has bars that go up your ass and gaping holes for those lonely farm nights, lol

[@MDC2020]

It would be nice if he would have used a Gator that was equipped like the CanAm instead of using a basic 825i. That one there is the bone stock no frills Gator suited for 100% work. My 825i looks nothing like this one.

[@austinmyers2445]

What if I told you the XT was the work model of Defender so the comparison was fair?

[@hamiltoncouple01]

That is true, this CanAm is the work machine. This is almost basic vs what you can get from higher models.

[@David-ll8bt]

Nothing runs like a Deere

[@thedeere1012]

Look at the 550-590i gators they have more footroom than the 825i

[@thomasaboyle]

I knew this guy was for the CamAm. He is so obvious. The real comparison is on the farm or trail. He knows BETTER!!!!!! John Deere all the way.

[@averagedudeforyou4916]

Also my Gator has a hydraulic lift on the bed 1000lb

[@donkeyballs5950]

Average Dude For you u mean dat my nigga

[@WilliamStewart1]

Average Dude For you You can get a power lift on the Defender HD as well.

[@keithcerce8445]

I like the defender but i saw cupholders in the deer. Lmao

[@ianhengl7054]

K0eith cercvh

[@wayneowen7313]

nice comparison

[@ammerudgrenda]

Are they comparable in price?

[@arnoldlindon5547]

John deer made in Wisconsin

[@edwardbrimmer5678]

because the defender cost three times as much as the john deere

[@svt89]

Sorry but the gator is built like a tank go do a comparison of the frames and tell me which one is built better .

[@douglasfloyd6810]

This is just a salesman putting down his competition. John Deere gator 825i can be purchased with many options

[@averagedudeforyou4916]

This guy is spouting bs about the Gator I own one and I know for a fact they are built for work not to ride for fun, and yes they do have grease fittings on the swing arms.

[@TheCamaro5]

There is no comparison. He wasnt spouting bs he was simply describing what he was showing us.

[@WilliamStewart1]

EJSFilms2K Its nowhere near as fun, don't kid yourself.

[@austinmyers2445]

Trust me, the difference in a "play vehicle" and either of these is incredible. My brother has a Maverick X3 Turbo R, and neither one of these could keep up on any surface. The Gators are not bad, but the Defender is every bit as tough, and more comfortable. @EJSFilms2K

[@hamiltoncouple01]

Had John Deere and it’s seriously not much to brag about. And you still pay top dollar. They are built more old school, more manual, less electronics. Better for some, worst for others. I used to use John Deere around my property and switched to TORO. Never looked back. Comfort, speed, dependability, things John Deere just couldn’t deliver. Top contenders are still CanAm and Polaris. Polaris cornered the Off-Road/Utility market with 60% over all sales. Both companies are very innovative, but if you’re looking for more accessories, softer ride, better DPS (more responsive), then Polaris would be your choice. Honda is very good too, but comfort is slightly sacrificed and price is not very attractive. Kubota is close to John Deere so it is closely matched to John Deere, but it’s does offer somewhat more and less (ass-bars and gaping holes not included, lol).

[@talonpilot]

Too biased for me to watch in full.

[@goindownhill1116]

You should get closer to the road so the background noise would be even worse!

[@scorpion5700]

Said nothing about that bullshit cargo net door or ground clearance. Oh, the price is high enough.

[@CowtownUSAInc]

Call Brian at 573-885-6300 for price

[@tthoutx1]

The New 2018 John Deere is totally different. Don’t compare an old model John Deere to a new model CanAm. You must be a Democrat just because you say it doesn’t make it true.

[@hermanhunter6531]

Lol