A Better Look At Gator

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Gator Features (lifted from the JD website):

• Powered by a standard 48V system with 8 Trojan T-105 batteries, Gator TE accelerates faster, climbs hills better, and performs evenly until recharge (optional extended range T-145 batteries available)
• Golf-cart-style drivetrain prevents need for engine re-start
• Tight, 24.1-ft. turn clearance circle
• Directional change control feature slows machine to a stop before changing directions to prevent whiplash and stress on the drive train
• 0 - 15-mph forward ground speed, 0 - 9-mph reverse ground speed. Air speed has not yet been determined (testing continues)
  
• Separately excited controller provides over-speed control, dynamic braking, roll-away control, and regeneration
• Wide flotation tires, especially designed for turf applications, minimize ground compaction, provide good traction in mud, and flex over bumps for a smooth ride
• Wide wheel stance and low center of gravity offer passenger and operator superb stability
• Quiet, electric operation ("sneak-up-on")
  
• 16-gauge-steel, 11.2 cu. ft. capacity cargo box hauls up t0 500lb. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  

I looked for work horse style golf carts at first, thinking that a Gator or something in the same class would be out of my price range; and new ones certainly are, with the Gator Pro at over $17,000 without any accessories. Then we found this Chino Hills golf course back-shop sales place on Craigslist where they sell rebuilt (pieced together from good parts), used and new carts of all kinds for really reasonable, very negotiable prices.

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/rvs/1152181660.html

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It's a 2003 or 2004 with 681.8 hours on the meter.



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Small Surgery And A New Ranch Toy

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Wednesday a week ago I had a small surgery at Kaiser. It went well and I will be able to return to the ranch in about two weeks.
While I was recovering I started looking for a utility vehicle, mostly on Craigslist, and I found this Gator:


It's a 48 volt John Deere Gator TE, and it just exactly fits in our 10 foot trailer. It will help with the lifting and carrying and maybe I won't get herniated -- again.
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By the way, I have decided to build a pole barn instead of erecting the metal arch building. The metal barn is still sitting complete with all hardware on it's pallets and is for sale. It's 30x60 heavy duty 20 gauge, and has been approved by county engineering (stamped) for the snow load in high country. It cost $13000 and I would consider $9500 to be a reasonable recovery. Pass the word, please.
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