Modern Vespa

Who makes the John Deere Gator engine?
Piaggio
John Deere designs and builds its own chassis platforms but uses engines from an assortment of sources. In its top performance series, Piaggio supplies the sporty RSX 860i's V-twin and Chery supplies the velvet smooth inline triple for the utility-targeted XUV 825i.Apr 11, 2017

I am buying a used Gator to work around the 5 acres here and to help me with the garden and landscaping. I go for power equipment and power tools whenever I can! Way cool, Piaggio. 8)

We've always referred to Moto Guzzi bikes as tractors.

Hey I had a 1992 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans, loved it other than some electronic gremlins. Always have had a soft spot for MotoGuzzi. Nearly got a Centauro which was brillant.

some of the Gators have kawasaki engines. My brother in law is looking for an American made utility vehicle for his big farm! I need him to find something so I can buy his Gator!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRSEu3rxea8



If I post all the applications of Piaggio engines (and Guzzi which are also used for military drones: https://www.dronezine.it/22882/dopo-22-anni-in-prima-linea-lhunter-va-in-pensione/ ) the space of the forum is not enough.

yes, its basically the same engine in the Aprilia Mana 850 motorcycle, SRV850 scooter, and Gilera GP800 scooter. Used in one model of JD for a short time.

We've supplied parts for them before.

Piaggio also produced a boat engine years ago:

https://www.museopiaggio.it/en/models/2-piaggio/49-motore-fuoribordo-moscone

I love my Vespa even more!!! So cool.

The RSX was a huge failure for Deere. The Cherry engine is built in India for Deere. Very noisy and laden with a host of electronic issues. The Cherry is available in XUV full size models only. Cherry has nothing to do with Piaggio.