Gator vs. Mule vs. Ranger

Knight9 · Mar 6, 2002

Interesting TLBs on the Pug site! I have seen Pug before but never knew they made a TLB.

Kevin

Anonymous Poster · Mar 6, 2002

Henry...

Not for nothing... but almost $13,000... /w3tcompact/icons/eyes.gif

I think I'd consider buying a small compact tractor and trailer to do the wood hauling and use the tractor for 1000 other uses... before I could justify that expenditure... /w3tcompact/icons/frown.gif

Anonymous Poster · Mar 6, 2002

Thank you Terry!!!

Anonymous Poster · Mar 6, 2002

I got so excited over that $13,000 Pug... I signed in with my Dad's name... {but he's Jr...} /w3tcompact/icons/grin.gif

But... as long as I'm back...

I'd buy a Chinese MFWD tractor and trailer for $7k before I could justify the $13K for a PUG or equivalent...

Maybe... I just don't get it.../w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif

Devildog · Mar 6, 2002

If I could get one of them for nothing Ill take it/w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif But i dont want to go to jail. Would rather buy a refurbished John Deere 530 Johnny Popper /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif if it was my money. It sure is a lot different that the rest of them.

Number6 · Mar 7, 2002

We have a gator and a ranger at work. I don't have much time with the gator but I talked to some folks that have used it. They all seem to be saying the same thing (it doesn't have any power). The property at work is very hilly and can get really muddy. They said they are not happy with its performance in these conditions. On the other hand I do use our ranger a lot. The thing goes like a tank and has a push button to engage the 6 wheel drive. It seats two people comfortably. It has a top end speed between 30 - 35 mph. The only complaint I have with this machine so far is the noise. We have a soft cab for it and it is very loud inside. Our machine is equipped with a soft cab, ladder rack, cargo boxes and a grille guard. We paid just under $10,000. I have no experience with the mule. Hope this helps

cowboydoc · Mar 7, 2002

Six,
Do you have the 10 hp 4 wheel gator or the 18 hp six wheel gator? I agree on the 10 hp one. That's the same motor my Mule had. I couldn't even pull the harrow with it. With the Gator though I can pull the harrow or the manure spreader. I do agree though that the Polaris is a great machine.

Number6 · Mar 8, 2002

Cowboy,

It is the 18 HP 6 wheeler. The biggest complaint they have is the speed of the gator. After talking to some of the guys a little more yesterday they say that they are pleased with its ability to pull. I guess for their application they say they would prefer the ranger.

cowboydoc · Mar 8, 2002

I agree with that. If I had a choice between the two it would be the Ranger. When I bought though it was $3k more for the ranger.

Harv · Mar 8, 2002

I've been staying out of this one 'cuz I know very little about Gators, Mules or Rangers, but I came across the attached picture of a little vehicle that looks like it could be a real time saver under certain conditions. I guess you could say it has a dump bed, too, but it's sort of up for interpretation.

I don't know the brand, but since it's white with pink trim, I'm guessing it's probably an EarthForce product.

Steve_in_Ont · Mar 8, 2002

Harv - Thanks for bringing a little light to a conversation that seems to have gotten a bit too serious!

I really like the cooler-top tank...

Bird · Mar 8, 2002

Harv, I agree, must be an EarthForce. Mark will probably want one when he sees it./w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif

Hillbilly · Mar 8, 2002

I thought I seen some of those sitting in front of a K-mart.

Devildog · Mar 8, 2002

/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gifROTFLMAO/w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif Hey Harv, its definitely a time saver. When the pic came up I was glad I wasnt drinking anything.

ON EDIT: I especially like the beverage cooler in place of the tank/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif
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Take care all, Jim

Steve_in_Ont · Mar 17, 2002

Anyone else see the 4X6 Gators that the military is using in operation Anaconda in Afghanistan? It looked pretty serious, and I'll bet for the price of one Humvee, you could have a swarm of those things running around... Also, up in the mountains, they could certainly get to a few places where Humvees would fear to tread!

MChalkley · Mar 17, 2002

Harv - Playing with the spray rig again, eh? /w3tcompact/icons/laugh.gif With the flu bug that's been going around here, I can see that form of transportation being appealing to quite a few...

MChalkley · Mar 17, 2002

cowboydoc - I missed your post originally because I haven't had time to keep up with all the posts lately, and you misspelled my name, so my search didn't pick it up... /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

I'll take being included in the company you mentioned, yours included, any day of the week - even if it comes with the word "Egotistical" emblazoned across it in big, bold letters. I'd choose to put it just the way you said it: I like this egotistical group just fine. And thanks for the compliment. /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

Hey, by the way, did I mention that I think everybody should own an EarthForce machine, just because I do? /w3tcompact/icons/wink.gif

Anonymous Poster · Mar 17, 2002

I've got a 2000 6x6 Sportsman and, with now 160 hours on it, like it a lot. I use it for snowplowing (winch lifts the blade) and riding through the forest, in some cases off road. Goes places the side-by-side seaters won't go. Will almost climb a tree. Only complaint is that steering is somewhat harder when the snow blade is on.

Tractors4u · Mar 29, 2002

I found this article while doing some research on Gators/Mules/Rangers.

http://popularmechanics.com/outdoors/outdoors/2001/11/utility_vehicles/index.phtml

Tractors4u · Mar 29, 2002

Actually the Gator comes in 2x4 and 4x6, there is no 4x4 Gator. Polaris Has a 2x4, 4x4, and 4x6 and the Kaw Mule has 2x4 and 4x4 models. I have been studying them all. I hope to get one by late summer or early fall.