UVTESTING - HOW THEY SCORED Make and Model
Price
First impressions
Layout/Comfort
Ride
Noise
Visibility/Access
Power/Efficiency
Service access
Equipment levels
Safety features
Build quality
Load box/Towing
Score
John Deere Gator TS
£7,310
8 - good looking
8 - limited foot space for two
7 - OK
7 - quite noisy
8 - very good all round view
8
8
7 - headlights only
7 - no ROPS
7
7 - manual tip
82
John Deere Gator TE
£8,702
9 - smart design
8 - easy to drive
8
8 - very quiet except loud reverse alarm
9 - excellent
8
8
7 - headlights only
7 - braking average, no ROPS
7
8 - hydro assist tip, neat tail gate latch
87
Polaris Ranger EV
£8,999
9 - very compact
8 - simple and user friendly
8- very good on rough ground
9 - almost too quiet, no reverse alarm
9 - uncluttered layout boosts visiblity
8 - very quick, easy electric charge
8 - battery top up primer a good feature
9 - good, efficient lights all round
9 - felt very safe and secure
8
8 - small load box
85
Toro Workman MDX
£9,500
8 - low profile design
8 - forward/reverse in awkward position
8
9
9 - excellent
8 - switch off at idle a nice feature
9 - battery under seat, fuel gauge at side
8 - front lights only
8 - all round brakes but no ROPS
9
8 - manual tip but good size, tow hitch under body
92
E-Z Z-G GO ST480G
£9,716
7
7 - accelerator pedal steep, horn foot operated
8
8 - quiet except loud reversing alarm
9- excellent
8 - switch off at idle a nice feature
8
8
6 - high and narrow for the road, no ROPS
7
8 - manual tip and small load box but good towbar access
84
JCB Groundhog 6x4
£9,914
9 - good looking
8
7 - harsh
6 - noisy
7 - bucket seats awkward to climb in and out
8
8
8 - headlights only but good instrument panel
8 - ROPS fitted
8
7 - good size
84
Kawasaki Mule 4010D
£10,249
8
7 - wiper control on wrong side for driver
8
7 - OK for a diesel
9 - very easy access
8
8
9 - lights all round, practical cab specification
8 - ROPS, user friendly
8
7 - manual tip
87
Kubota RTV 900
£10,300
9 - good styling, rugged appearance
9 - good layout, gear lever stiff initially
9 - very good on rough ground
9 - very quiet for a diesel
9 - higher off ground, moulded bench seat
9
9 - lights all round,
9 - lights all round, rear pto
9 - solid ROPS, excellent brakes
9
9 - hydraulic tip
99
JCB Groundhog 4x4
£10,437
9 - good styling, sturdy appearance
9 - good operator’s area, logical
7 - hard seats, very hot
3 - very noisy in cab
8 - access easy but visibility limited by cab
8
8
10 - best equipped of the test, lights all round
8 - ROPS frame under cab,
9
7 - electric tip but small load box
86
Polaris Ranger Diesel
£10,699
9 - rugged appearance
8- gear lever remained stiff; 2WD turf did not engage initially
10 - excellent suspension
9
9
8
8
9 - good lights
8 - side curtain a good idea, but could be trip hazard
9
8 - small load box
95
Cushman Turf Truckster
£22,769
9 - good vehicle, but looks dated
7 - long reach to gears; wide machine
8
9 - very quiet for a diesel
8 - good visibility but tight access
8
8
8 - good lights, pto and power steering included
8 - good brakes, no ROPS
8
8 - good solid load box
90
Please note: Points out of 10 and comments are intended as a guide only. Potential purchasers should always discuss their specific requirements with the manufacturer/dealer
