John Deere HPX 4x4 or XUV for power

[belhavenfarm]

I am not interested in the speed but the power.

The HPX gas is obviously less expensive than the XUV but I want power.

I want 4wd and lower center of gravity for steep slope traveling.

I would be interested in using the vehicle for overall travel and pasture management with atv attachments-specifically a seeder and plug aerator.

Which one would you choose and why?

Would you please share you experience with seeding and aerating with these vehicles.

Just to keep this easier-it will need to be one of the John Deere gator products because of distance to dealer for service, etc.

Thanks!

 

[TOMMYHPX4X4]

i would go with the hpx.it's got a solid rear axle and it's just a beast at work.i used to load mine down with anything i could fit in it.never worried about weight i just loaded it.and for power it's got all you need drop that baby in low and you'll run out of traction before you bog it down pulling a load.

 

[belhavenfarm]

Perfect.

I am guessing aerating and seeding a pasture with attachments for an atv would be no issue?

Next question of course will be recommendations on such attachments!:laughing:

 

[wyndham6]

I have an older Polaris Ranger 6x6 and just bought a Kubota RTV 1140. If you want an UTV that can double duty as a tractor you might consider the Kubota 900 or 1140. It is the only one with hydaulic dump bed standard. A company called utvhitchworks.com makes an attachment for the Kubota that uses the on board hydraulics to power a 3 point lift attachment. It's a little pricey, but so is a tractor. You wouldn't have a PTO but you can box blade, etc., with regular implements. The Kubota is also the only one that has a real hydrostatic transmission. Most, if not all of the others, have a CVT with a rubber drive belt. I am real good at changing my $50 rubber band on my Polaris. I have to do it 2-3 times a year. We've loved our Ranger, but this Kubota RTV is in a different class.

 

[JESSE1]

I had an HPX diesel and now have an XUV 855D. No comparison in ride and driving, the 855D is worlds ahead of the HPX. Both are good machines, check out the load capacities for each, I think they're close to the same. Much more power with the 855D, limited slip front differential that will give you full four wheel drive when you lock the rear diff. Much better ground clearance, very good suspension travel. I'd recommend the 855D.

 

[wyndham6]

I was just looking at the JD spec sheet. I'm sure it's a great unit, but I do notice that the optional front and rear hitch is a 1.25 inch. Kubota's is a 2" standard rear and 2" optional front. JD engine is 3 cylinder diesel 854cc, Kubota is 3 cylinder diesel 1140cc. JD top speed is faster at 40 mph and Kubota is 25 mph, but are you driving this thing to work? JD is a CVT. JD dump bed is manual or optional power, but I bet that power is electric, not hydraulic. Just thoughts. You really can't go wrong with any of these new UTVs. I have a little chinese tractor for implements, but I like knowing that when it breaks, I have the option of spending $1,500.00 for a 3 point hitch for the Kubota and I can still box blade my road. Bobcat has their fancy atv'ish thing that you can add attachemts to, but wow, is it expensive.

 

[JESSE1]

The XUV's have 2" receiver hitches front and rear. The HPX has the smaller receivers. The dump bed has an electric motor powering twin hydraulic cylinders. The CVT trans has a high/low range and with the centrifugal clutch is a pretty trouble-free unit.

If I wanted a dedicated work machine, I'd probably get the Kubota. The JD is a great alternative if you do a combination of work and pleasure.

 

[JimP]

We have an HPX diesel and the neighbor has an XUV diesel. Not much difference in power or speed between the two. The diesel is very strong and fuel efficient and avoids gasoline storage problems. The XUV has a little more ground clearance and a more comfortable ride with the independent rear suspension. Haven't had to replace the CVT belt in 300 hours of use. For normal use I am not sure what benefit a 2 inch hitch receiver gives over a 1 1/4. As others have pointed out the bed lift is electric/hydraulic. It is possible to load enough material in the bed so that the lift won't work, but you have gone way over the rated capacity of the unit.

 

[belhavenfarm]

Once again, thank you for the great information.

So does this mean I could not have a 2 inch receiver on the HPX?

That would make no sense!

 

[JESSE1]

The 1 1/4" receiver that was on my HPX would handle all the loads the HPX could haul. Only real reason to have the 2" is to make it convenient to use the hitches you may already be using on a pickup. I like having the 2" on my 855D but the 1 1/4" would do as well.