--- title: "Buy This $12,500 John Deere Gator for the Ultra Rare CrocTop Alone" date: "2024-05-04" modified: "2024-05-04" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/buy-this-12500-john-deere-gator-for-the-ultra-rare-croctop-alone" categories: - "News" --- # Buy This $12,500 John Deere Gator for the Ultra Rare CrocTop Alone ![]() *Facebook Marketplace* If you're in the market for a used [UTV](), you're going to want one with a canopy, to shade you from the brutal, upcoming summer sun. However, you're likely going to want a stylish canopy, so you don't look lame while you're working. If that's the case then boy do I have the right one for you—this [2004 John Deere Gator]() 6x4 with a very stylish *CrocTop*. Let's start with the elephant in the room, the giant crocodile head that sits above this Gator's passengers. This supposedly ultra-rare "CrocTop," which seems to be made by a company called "GatorGear" based on its side badges, acts as a canopy to shade the UTV's passengers and it attaches to the power-tilt dump bed. This way, you can be protected from the sun while also looking like a kid in a boardwalk bumper car. ![]() *Facebook* ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() However, I can't let go of the fact that it's called a "*Croc*Top," while the UTV is called a *gator*. The roof even says "See You Later...!," a nod at the common expression "See you later, alligator." But the top is supposed to be a crocodile. The casual, and frankly reckless, mixing of Crocodilia is inexcusable. Now onto the [John Deere]() UTV itself. Being a 2004 Gator [side-by-side](), it's as functional and utilitarian as you might expect. With a Kawasaki 675cc V-twin, a heavy-duty suspension, 6x4 drivetrain, and a power-tilt dump bed, this Gator is capable of handling anything you can reasonably throw at it. And It also only has just over 205 hours on it, so there's still a ton of life left in it. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The seller is asking $12,500 and is willing to negotiate but only without the CrocTop. If you want that, you're going to have to pay full price, which is only about $1,000 less than a brand-new Gator 6x4. But, the new one won't have a crocodile head for a roof... *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()