2012 John Deere Gator™ XUV 4x4 550

2012 John Deere Gator™ XUV 4x4 550 pictures, prices, information, and specifications.
Model Type
Utility UTV
MSRP
$8,199
Warranty
12
Insurance
Generic Type (Primary)
Utility UTV
Manufacturer Country
USA
Introduction Year
2012
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age
16
Parent Company
John Deere
Display Name
Gator™ XUV 4x4 550
Year
2012
Make
John Deere
Engine Type
V Twin
Cylinders
2
Engine Stroke
4-Stroke
Horsepower (bhp/kW)
16 / 11.9
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)
28.6 / 38.8
Torque RPM
2400
Cooling
Air
Valve Configuration
OHV
Displacement (cc/ci)
570 / 34.8
Starter
Electric
Fuel Requirements
Regular
Fuel Type
Gas
Fuel Injector
No
Carburetor
Yes
Carburetion Type
Carburetor
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable (CVT)
Overdrive
No
Primary Drive (Front Wheel)
Shaft
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)
Belt
Reverse
Yes
Hi / Low Range
Yes
Wheels Composition
Steel
Front Tire Diameter (in)
25
Rear Tire Diameter (in)
25
Front Tire Width
8
Front Wheel Diameter
12
Rear Tire Width
10
Rear Wheel Diameter
12
Front Tire (Full Spec)
25 x 8-12
Rear Tire (Full Spec)
25 x 10-12
Tread Type
All Terrain
Front Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Rear Brake Type
Hydraulic Disc
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double A-Arm
Front Travel (in/mm)
9 / 229
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load
No
Front Stabilizer Bar
No
Rear Suspension Type
Independent
Rear Travel (in/mm)
8 / 203
Number Rear Shock Absorbers
2
Rear Stabilizer Bar
No
Air Adjustable
No
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion
Steering Control
Steering Wheel
Length (ft)
9.42
Width (in/mm)
56.5 / 1435
Height (in/mm)
73.5 / 1867
Wheelbase (in/mm)
72.8 / 1950
Turning Radius (ft)
12.3
Ground Clearance (in/mm)
10.5 / 267
Platform Height (in/mm)
10.5 / 267
Front Tread Width (in/mm)
48 / 1220
Rear Tread Width (in/mm)
46 / 1170
Length - No Bumpers (in/mm)
115 / 2921
Length (ft/ft)
9
Length (ft/in)
5
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)
1220 / 553
Payload Capacity (lbs/kgs)
800 / 363
Towing Capacity (lbs/kgs)
1100 / 499
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)
4.9 / 18.5
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)
0.47
Seat Type
Bench
Seat Material
Vinyl
Folding
Yes
Headrest
No
Number Of Seats
2
Number Of Rows
1
Grab Rail or Strap
Standard
Frame
Steel
Body Material
Plastic
Chain Guard
No
Brush Guard
Yes
Light Guard
Yes
Front Mud Guards
Yes
Rear Mud Guards
Yes
CV Boot Cover
Yes
Front Bumper
Standard
Rear Bumper
Standard
Front Fender Flairs
Standard
Rear Fender Flairs
Standard
A-Arm Skid Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / Yes
Bash Plate (Front/Rear)
Yes / Yes
Swing Arm Skid Plate
No
Drive Shaft Skid Plate
Yes
Cab Canopy Material
Hard
Camouflage
No
Cab Cage
Standard
Cab Rollbar
Standard
Cab / Bed Divider
Standard
Hour Meter
Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type
Gauge
Warranty (Months/Condition/Hours)
12 / Limited / 1000
Battery Warranty (Months)
0
Windshield Mounts
Standard
Driveline Brand
On-Demand™
Driveline Type
4X4
Number Of Driveline Modes
2
Rear Unlocking Differential
Yes
Rear Solid Axle
No
Limited Slip Differential Location
Front
Differential Lock Location
Rear
Size (in/cm)
2 / 50.8
Rear Hitch Type
Receiver
Winch
Standard
Tow Hook
Standard
Roller Fairlead
Standard
Height Adjustable
No
Tinted
No
Heated
No
Folding
Yes
Number Of Cupholders
2
Bed Length (in/mm)
32.3 / 820.4
Bed Height (in/mm)
11.7 / 297.2
Bed Width (in/mm)
47.6 / 1209
Bed Capacity (lbs./kgs.)
400 / 181
Cargo Bed Tilt
Yes
Cargo Bed Material
Steel
Bed Volume (ft3/m3)
8.9 / 0.25
Integral Tie-Down Hooks
Yes
Glove Box / Dash Storage
Standard
Front Storage Well
Standard
Headlight Mounts
Standard
Halogen Headlight (s)
Standard
Headlight (s)
Standard
Light Type
Halogen
Power Outlet
Standard
Seat Belts
Standard
Metallic
No
User Reviews
9 reviews
  • IS UNSAFE AND UNRELIABLE
    By JEN HADLEY (I am an Owner) on Jun 24, 2018

    NEVER WILL BUY A DEERE AGAIN. NEVER SHIFTED CORRECTLY AND PEOPLE AT TRI GREEN IN COOKEVILLE, TN CLAIMED TO HAVE FIXED IT. ON ONE RETURN, THE DRIVER COULD NOT EVEN GET IT OFF THE BED HE HAULED IT WITH!! IT SAT IN THE YARD.

    DEERE HEADQUARTERS AND THEIR COMPLICIT RETAILTERS ARE ...

    CLASS ATION?

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  • 550 HAS NEVER RUN NORMALLY
    By SUSAN WRIGHT (I am an Owner) on Jun 17, 2018

    BOUGHT IN COOKEVILLE, TN TRI--GREEN. IN SHOP FOR SHIFTER FREEZING ....7 TIMES. CLUTCH RTEPLACED...WAS GOOD FOR A WEEK..ANOTHER DEALER PUT SECOND CLUTCH IN..SAME EFFECT.

    HAS 70 HOURS ON IT. USDED FOR RIDING ONLY, NOT CHORES. HAS BEEN GARAGED ENTIRE TIME. TOOK IT TO CO-OP IN LAFAYETTE, ...

    WAS INFORMED THE REAR-END MAY HAVE A MISSING "TOOTH"...REPAIR BILL OUT OF MY REACH. IF DEERE REP DOES NOT HELP WITH COST, WILL HAVE TO SCRAP MY $11,00.00 MACHINE!

    ANY HELP FROM ANY ONE APPRECIATED.

    SUSAN 615-666-4316, LAFAYETTE,TN

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  • Get a golf cart....
    By Chris (I am an Owner) on Jan 24, 2014

    My 550 has been a huge let down. It's only got 22 hours on it and it's been in the shop 4 times for a total of 8.5 weeks. John Deere isn't standing behind it at all . Lemon

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  • xuv 4, 4 550
    By brad rozema (I am an Owner) on Nov 25, 2013

    this unit should not even be considered , we have ours in the shop 5 times due to the shifter issues , they contiune to tell us it is fixed , then the shifter freezes up and you can not change gears , if you bought one take it back and demand a refund due to the lemon laws

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  • Excellent machine
    By Jason (I am an Owner) on Oct 26, 2013

    I've had my Gator XUV550 2-seater for almost a year now and have 135 hours it. It has surprised me numerous times when I test it. Hills- no problem. Thick mud up to the floor-boards...no problem. I even pulled a 30 foot power pole across my back yard with it. (power company just left it for me to ...

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  • not happy
    By 2witzmans (I am an Owner) on Sep 27, 2013

    bought ours last fall. had problem shifting. complained to dealer. said it must be acceleration and to bring it in. we left the state for 5 months. ran it this summer. got very annoyed with the shifting. pulled out manual for acceleration location to adjusting. couldn't find. so stopped at dealer ...

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  • silver
    By Jay (I am an Owner) on May 15, 2013

    I only bought mine a week ago, got the 4 seater and have had 4 good size people in it and it had plenty of power. Hope we get a long life out of it.

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  • On the Beach on Padre Island
    By Ray Vanderpool (I am an Owner) on Apr 18, 2013

    I bought my Gator XUV 550 S4 in November 2012. I'm a quadriplegic C6-C7. I have use of my arms but have little hand function. Being able to explore the beach in my Gator makes my life much more enjoyable. The 550 S4 navagates through deep sand with no problem. The 4 wheel drive with locking diferencial ...

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  • Gator 550
    By Greg Hartwell (I am an Owner) on Jul 09, 2012

    We recently purchased a John Deere Gator 550 xuv 4x4 in camo. We love it. Have taken it in a few challinging places and made it with no problems. My wife loves the fact that she can know enjoy riding sitting in a seat instead of doubled up on a 4 wheeler. Seems to have plenty of power for the type ...

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