Top 5 Tools to Take Your John Deere Gator from Fall to Winter

Top 5 Tools to Take Your John Deere Gator from Fall to Winter

In this part of the country, winter doesn’t always wait for fall to end before making its first appearance. If you’ve owned a Gator UTV even for a short while, you know that these machines are equal parts workhorse and entertainment. What you may not know is that they can bring that hard work and play through a range of seasons and conditions. Farmers and ranchers as well as general property managers alike rely on these machines to lift, pull, tow and deliver tools, materials and people all year long. To keep your operation running smoothly, we’ve put together this list of UTV attachments and implements worth adding to your Gator toolbox before winter arrives in earnest.  

Comfort in all Conditions with Gator Cab Accessories

This time of year, cooler temps, wind, rain and flurries can derail any operation without the right protection. Having a well outfitted cab can help with that. One of the most beneficial comfort accessories for any Gator is a heating system, in addition to basics like doors, a solid roof and a windshield with wiper blades. A cab heater, when paired with the appropriate heater kit not only keeps you warm but also defrosts and defogs your windshield quickly so you can get to work, rain or shine.

Work Early, Work Late with Gator Light Kits

When days are shorter but chore lists remain the same, you need tools that allow you to get to where you’re going regardless of natural daylight. There are many lighting kits to choose from depending on your operational needs. From beacon light systems to mid-range light kits, you’ll be able to increase visibility so you can work earlier or later than otherwise possible. There are also a number of Gator lighting solutions to improve existing systems like brighter LED headlights to replace your current halogen set. 

Move Snow Out of the Way with Gator Blades

It may not be snowing yet, but it certainly will be in the near future. John Deere Gator UTVs can manage snow with a number of blade options. From a manually operated standard straight 72 in. blade to a hydraulic v-blade, there are many implements for managing snowfall. Better still, this equipment can be used year-round to move all sorts of light materials from dirt to gravel. Depending on the implement, you can expect to accomplish some light grading work with these tools as well.

Applicators with Many Uses with Gator Sprayers

With precipitation comes slick conditions. There’s a lot to be accomplished with a John Deere Gator compatible sprayer around your commercial property or farmette. Depending on your needs, there is equipment in the 25-, 45- and 90-gallon ranges. These high performing sprayers can cover a significant amount of ground with even coverage whether you’re using it to apply de-icer on a walkway or large paved areas. In warmer months, this applicator can be used again to apply growing season materials like fertilizers and herbicides in liquid form. 

Spread Salt and Other Materials with Gator Spreaders

Whether it’s professionally managed or personally owned, you may find that salting the property you care for is the most effective and efficient means of managing the iciest evenings and days. In order to get in and through challenging spaces, you may require smaller equipment to handle this type of work. Your Gator UTV can be outfitted with an appropriate spreader to manage jobs like these. You’ll find that like all Deere equipment, these tools are built tough and are up to the task of evenly and reliably distributing salt.  

Ready to gear up with implements and UTV attachments for the next season? Bring your questions and to-do list to your local Middletown Tractor. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to tackle all your chores, both big and small.