John Deere Gator XUV 550 S4

Information:

The Gator XUV550 S4 Crossover Utility Vehicle is designed for customers who desire comfort, customization, multi-passenger capability, and 4WD for a great value. With its roomy occupant station, independent four-wheel suspension, and availability of over 75 attachments, the Gator XUV550 provides an unparalleled balance of performance and work capability in the mid-duty class.

"These new vehicles provide an unparalleled balance of off-road performance and work capability at a very affordable price," said David Gigandet, tactical marketing manager, Gator utility vehicles. "The new John Deere Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4 are a great compliment to our popular line-up of XUVs, and offer the most comfortable way to get you, your crew, and all your supplies to those hard-to-reach destinations."

With best-in-class, fully independent, double wishbone suspension, the Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4 provide 9-inches of wheel travel, and up to 10.5-inches of ground clearance to smooth out the ride. In addition, for the 550, you can choose from either standard high back bucket seats or bench seats. The 550 S4 comes standard with 2 rows of bench seats.

"Operators will not only appreciate the smooth ride, they'll love the all new ergonomically designed operator station," continued Gigandet. "The development of these new Gators started in the operator's station, so they offer ample leg room, storage and dash mounted, automotive-type, controls."

The Gator XUV 550 and 550 S4 deliver mid-duty work capability with speed and ease. Both vehicles have a top speed of 28 mph, and 4-wheel drive to quickly traverse all types of terrain. The 16-hp, 570 cc, air-cooled, v-twin gas engine provides greater speed and horsepower than most vehicles in its class, and the cargo box can carry up to 400 lbs of gear. In addition, the 550 is small enough to fit in the bed of a standard pick-up truck.

For a larger crew and cargo versatility, the 550 S4 provides rear seat flexibility. Two additional passengers can be transported in the rear seat, or if more cargo capacity is needed, the rear seat flips down to become a cargo rack.

"The rear seat flexibility in the Gator XUV 550 S4 is truly innovative," said Gigandet. "The S4 can transport up to 4 people, but for the times when you need to carry more gear, the back seat can become more useful in seconds and increase your cargo space by 32 percent."

The new Gator XUV 550 models are available in Realtree Hardwoods™ HD Camo or traditional John Deere green and yellow.

There are also over 75 available attachments and accessories to customize all Gator XUV models, such as, cabs, brush guards, and custom alloy wheels.

In addition to the XUV 550 and 550 S4, John Deere also offers the XUV 625i, XUV 825i and the XUV 855D to round out its full line of crossover utility vehicles.

John Deere Gator™ XUV 550 S4 Features:

570-cm³, v-twin, carbureted gas engine with 16 hp* (Delivers 0 to 15 mph acceleration in 3.2 sec.)
28-mph (45-km/h) maximum forward speed
Two-range continuously variable-speed transmission (CVT)
Operator’s station that possesses best-in-class ergonomics and comfortable high back bucket and bench seat options
Best-in-class sealed storage volume of 1.82 ft3 (0.052m3) with a large in-dash glove box and under hood storage
Four-wheel independent suspension which keep all four wheels on the ground for superior traction and vehicle control
Best-in-class 10.3-in. (26-cm) ground clearance clears more obstacles on the trail without getting hung up
All-terrain capable 4WD system with lever engagement
Four-wheel hydraulic disk braking with stainless steel rotors
Sealed CVT drive case with high engine and CVT air intakes keep water and debris out and prevents overheating

Specifications:

Engine and Electrical

Type 4-cycle gas, Dynamically tuned Carb

Cylinders V-Twin

Valving OHV

Horsepower* 16 (11.9 kw)*

Displacement 570 cc

Maximum torque, ft.-lb. (Nm) 28.6 (38.8) @ 2400 rpm

Iginition type Solid state 12V

Lubrication Full pressure

Oil filter Screw on filter

RPM, idle (no load) 1150

RPM, fast (no load) 4100

Cooling system Air cooled

Air cleaner Dry replaceable single element w/remote intake

Muffler Spark-arresting

Battery 340CCA

Alternator 16 amp @ 4100 rpm, regulated

Headlights Two 37.5 watt halogen

Fuel System

Capacity, U.S. gal. (L) 4.9 (18.5)

Consumption (half load at avg. speed), U.S. gal./hr. (L/h) 0.8 (3.06)

Fuel pump type Pulse

4WD

System Type Four-wheel drive system

Front Differential (Engagement) Limited Slip - lever engagement

Rear Differential (Engagement) Positive locking, mechanically actuated (hand-operated)

Transmission

Type Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with clutch enclosure

Drive belt Spun top cog, 31 mm wide

Ground speed, mph (km/h) 0-28 (0-45) Hi Forward, 0-21 (0-34) Lo Forward, 0-16 (0-26) Reverse

Transaxle Two speed, oil bath

Gear Selection Forward (hi-lo), Netural, Reverse

Overall Reduction Ratio: ---

Low NA

High NA

Reverse NA

Brakes Four wheel hydraulic disk

Park brake Foot operated, mechanical disk

Bearings Sealed, double-row ball

Axle 27 mm dia., forged CV-shaft with Double Offset Joint

Suspension and Steering

Suspension, front Fully Independent Dual A-Arm with adjustable coils

Front Susp. Travel (total), in. (mm) 9 (229)

Suspension, rear Independent; H-arm and control link with adjustable coil over shock

Rear Susp. Travel (total), in. (mm) 8 (203 mm)

Steering Rack and Pinion

Turning radius, ft. (m) 19.7 (6.0)

Hitch

Front Optional 2-in receiver w-recovery loops

Rear Standard 2-in receiver

Occupant Protective System (OPS)

Tubular overhead structure 1.75 in (44.4 mm) steel tube

Passenger grab handles Front OPS post, front dash

Seat belts 3-point seat belts

Certification SAE J2194 and OSHA ROPS

Ground Pressure (max):

With 200-lb. Operator Only, psi (kg/cm2) NA

Fully Loaded Vehicle, psi (kg/cm2) NA

Ground Clearance

Ground Clearance, in. (mm) 9.3 min (236)

Under Foot Platform, in. (mm) 9.3 min (236)

Dimensions

Length (w/out bumper), in. (mm) 144 (3658)

Length (with bumper), in. (mm) 146(3708)

Width, in. (mm) 56.5 (1435)

Front-tread Centers, in. (mm) 48(1220)

Rear-tread Centers, in. (mm) 46(1170)

Height (overall with OPS), in. (mm) 74 (1880)

Wheelbase, in. (mm) 79 (2007)

Weight (incl. fuel/fluids), lb. (kg) 1455 (660)

Seating Capacity 4

Seat Type Professional high back bench

Towing Capacity, lb. (kg) 1100 (499)

Payload Capacity, lb. (kg) 1200 (544)

Sound rating (at operator's ear), dB(A) NA

Cargo Box

Material High-density polyethylene copolymer composite

Dimensions, in. (cm) 32.3L x 47.6W x 11.7D (82L x 120.9W x 29.7D)

Volume, cu. ft. (m3) 8.9 (0.25)

Weight, lb. (kg) 400 (181)

Dump 2-sided - Manual release (optional power lift)

Tailgate 1 handed release; Hinged at bottom; Removeable without tools

Convertible Cargo Rack

Dimensions, in. (cm) 23.5L x 38.8W x 8.1D (59.7L x 98.6W x 20.6D)

Volume, cu. ft. (m3) 4.3 (0.12)

Weight, lb. (kg) 200 (90.7)

Tires

Front 25x8-12 Ancla M-T (Extreme Terrain); 25x8-12 Terrahawk AT (All Terrain); Optional 25x8-12 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0

Rear 25x10-12 Ancla M-T (Extreme Terrain); 25x10-12 Terrahawk AT (All Terrain); Optional 25x10-12 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0

Available Tread Types Ancla M-T (Extreme Terrain), Terrahawk AT (All Terrain), Maxxis BigHorn 2.0 Radials (Extreme Terrain) - Front: 25x8-12, Rear: 25x10-12

Color

Options Green/Yellow, REALTREE HARDWOODS HD Camo

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Manufacturer Info:

John Deere

Website: www.JohnDeere.com

Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a tradition of integrity.

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