|
|
| |  | |
| Equipment Corner: New Camouflage Gator™ XUV 4x4 (Fall 2008) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looking for a fun new way to disappear
into the woods? You may want
to grab one of the limited-edition
Gator XUV 4X4s now at your John
Deere dealer. It's the same Gator
XUV 4X4 that has been winning awards and
head-to-head competitions, but now, for a
limited time, it's outfitted with the REALTREE
HARDWOODS HD® Camo pattern.
Underneath the professionally applied
camouflage skin, you’ll find features that
make a Gator XUV perfect for off-road
travel—independent rear suspension for a
superior ride, on-demand 4-wheel-drive for
great control, a choice of gasoline or diesel
engines, and a top speed of 30 mph.
Why camo? Hey it’s cool! "When you are part of John Deere, you get a little partial to green and yellow paint," admits Janet
Schaeffer, John Deere tactical brand manager
for Utility Vehicles. "But the response
to our olive-and-black Gator XUV has been
so positive, we decided why not take things a step further. So we worked with the people
who make REALTREE camouflage to come
up with a limited-edition model."
John Deere dealers loved the concept,
and their early orders exceeded expectations.
The limited-edition camo models have
all been built and were shipped to John
Deere dealerships through the late summer.
Going fast. "The initial customer reaction
has been ecstatic," says Schaeffer. "We are
expecting these camo models to disappear
quickly—no pun intended. Right now there
are discussions about developing other limited-
edition Gator XUV models that would
appeal to different market segments."
Like other Gator XUVs, these limited edition
camouflage models can be outfitted
with more than 100 attachments and accessories -
from tool boxes to front blades
to winches - all available from your John
Deere dealer. The Gator XUV was designed
and is manufactured at the John Deere
Horicon Works in Horicon, Wisconsin.
|
|
|
|
