John Deere Gator XUV865R vs Yamaha Wolverine X2 850 XT R — Depreciation Comparison

John Deere Gator XUV865R vs Yamaha Wolverine X2 850 XT R: 5-year value retention (65% vs 65%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. John Deere Gator XUV865R holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the John Deere Gator XUV865R comes out ahead, holding about 65% of its value versus 65% for the Yamaha Wolverine X2 850 XT R. Over the first five years the John Deere Gator XUV865R loses roughly $10,016 while the Yamaha Wolverine X2 850 XT R loses about $5,759 — a gap near $-4257.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the John Deere Gator XUV865R sheds about 8% in year one versus 8% for the Yamaha Wolverine X2 850 XT R. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.

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