New JD Gator line - Whose engine?

[WilliamBos]

Whose engine is JD using in the new Gator 850?

2013 John Deere Gator RSX850i Unveiled

John Deere Gator Recreational Utility Vehicles JohnDeere.com

 

[10ford]

Whose engine is JD using in the new Gator 850?

2013 John Deere Gator RSX850i Unveiled

John Deere Gator Recreational Utility Vehicles JohnDeere.com

I read it's a Piaggio motorcycle engine. Made in Italy. Piaggio also makes scooters. Hope this helps.

 

[WilliamBos]

I read it's a Piaggio motorcycle engine. Made in Italy. Piaggio also makes scooters. Hope this helps.

Thank you!

 

[PapaPerk]

I read it's a Piaggio motorcycle engine. Made in Italy. Piaggio also makes scooters. Hope this helps.

Wow they really work hard to get their engines, etc from obscure sources! :laughing:

 

[WilliamBos]

Looks like it is a deated version of this.

http://www.engines.piaggio.com/data/V_twin_scooter_850_rev1.7.pdf