Back to Peg Perego John Deere Gator XUV 12-volt Battery-Powered Ride-On, for a Child Ages 3-7

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3.71 out of 5stars
(17 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
06/28/2021
My boy loves his gator
Assembly was more than a minute but I understood the instructions and thankfully I read the insert pamphlet before I started. My son really enjoys riding around. He uses the bed area to drive around the yard and pick up the dogs toys. He likes to haul stuff around for us outside when we're working on the plants. It's pricier but we really like it. I did but a few of the Jeep's for the older kids but I have to say this gator makes him feel like he's actually doing stuff because he is!
Jeff

Most helpful negative review

1.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
09/25/2022
Avoid
Item came damaged. Took about 5 hours of extra work to get it put together due to ridiculously poor packaging or poor manufacturing. I don't know if this is WalMart's fault, Fedex or the manufacturer, but I would expect most of this is on poor manufacturing and assembly. Poor assembly exposed sharp edges that could easily cut someone's hands. I would try someone else other than Peg. I've reached out to WalMart to see what they will do about the damage to the item. We will see what happens.
John
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/19/2023
    So fun
    Pretty easy to put together. My 3 year old got this for his birthday and he rides it daily. Definitely worth the price.
    Stephjojack
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/22/2022
    We just opened the box and started putting the gator together and the rear axle is bent!! We should have opened sooner, unfortunately it won't be drive-able for our sons 4th birthday tomorrow:/
    Kristen
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/25/2022
    Avoid
    Item came damaged. Took about 5 hours of extra work to get it put together due to ridiculously poor packaging or poor manufacturing. I don't know if this is WalMart's fault, Fedex or the manufacturer, but I would expect most of this is on poor manufacturing and assembly. Poor assembly exposed sharp edges that could easily cut someone's hands. I would try someone else other than Peg. I've reached out to WalMart to see what they will do about the damage to the item. We will see what happens.
    John
  • 3.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/12/2022
    This is so unfortunate. We ordered this for Christmas. We were halfway through building it late on Christmas Eve when we realized one of the pieces was broken off (the part that connects the bed to the chassis). Had a fun time explaining that to the kids (Blip the elf knocked it off the sleigh). Ordered a second one on Christmas Day and was told it would arrive in 2 weeks. It arrived Dec 26th (yay Walmart!). Frustratingly it was also broken: SAME PART! The first vehicle had the clip broken clear off. This one was attached, but there was a huge crack from top to bottom of the chassis. Ordered a third—the final attempt before we look for a different option. It arrived Dec 28th and was in one piece. The Gator is not packaged well enough. I'm assuming when moved in the factory or warehouse or in delivery people are putting the box down corner first, probably roughly, and because of the lack of packaging the plastic chassis is smacking off the plastic wheels at the base of the box, causing a fracture in the plastic. The problem lies ultimate with peg perego for the packaging. But the damage could have been caused any number of places along the supply chain, from warehouse to store, or by any of the moving/transporting/delivery people along the way. It's such a pity because it its a great toy! Pics below: 1) for comparison, opposite side unscathed 2) delivery 1: same corner piece clearly snapped off 3) delivery 2: huge crack on the right
    Scott
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/24/2021
    DO NOT BUY!! Absolute crap!!
    DO NOT BUY!! Windshield came cracked and not even a battery in the box. Pieces needed for the wheels were broken. Crap directions. Front of it was bent up. Handle bar in front of passenger seat was broken. For $400 dollars, this was absolute crap and will get returned and refunded.
    Madison
  • 4.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/08/2021
    Love the gator. It fits my 3 yr old and 6 yr old perfectly. When we did receive the gator thought the handle that attaches to the console of the gator was broken. Would love a replacement piece for it.
    Kaitlin
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    07/28/2021
    Happy birthday Avery!
    Arrived quickly. Husband put it together and charged battery to make sure it works. Its a birthday gift for great granddaughter so she wont see it for another month.
    Grammie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/28/2021
    My boy loves his gator
    Assembly was more than a minute but I understood the instructions and thankfully I read the insert pamphlet before I started. My son really enjoys riding around. He uses the bed area to drive around the yard and pick up the dogs toys. He likes to haul stuff around for us outside when we're working on the plants. It's pricier but we really like it. I did but a few of the Jeep's for the older kids but I have to say this gator makes him feel like he's actually doing stuff because he is!
    Jeff
  • 1.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    06/21/2021
    Horrible- arrived severely damaged. DO NOT buy.
    Terrible service. Item came severely damaged, and VIP Outlet would not return unless sent back in the box that was too damaged to use. The tailgate was completely broken so it wouldn't shut, and multiple scratches and bent plastic. I had multiple conversations with VIP Outlet and they said they would issue me a $35 refund. I have yet to receive the refund and it has been 4 months. Will NEVER buy from VIP outlet again.
    Katie
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/26/2021
    Not for kids over 4 ft tall. (Regardless of age)
    I am totally disappointed. It is for my 5 year old. Wanted something bigger for him. Age range was thru 8 years. He is 55 lbs and 4 ft tall. With the seat all the way back his knees still hit the front dash. Plus the dump feature doesnt work with the seat all the way back. The instructions were not great but I managed to assemble it without having a meltdown. He still loves it but I do not. Really upset he is already too big for something weighted for 2 people equalling 130 lbs and age appropriate 3-8.
    rachael
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/26/2020
    Great customer service.
    Easy on-line shopping. Fast shipping to the store. It actually arrived sooner than expected. The person at the store, who was helping me, was very polite.
    Mike
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/18/2020
    Very durable Ride on!
    With four kids it's hard to find a good durable toy to entertain them all but I found it in this gator. We already had a old green one so we got the camo but when my boys seen it they thought it looked cool without the camo just as black we may change our mind eventually. The battery lasts for a good long play session and then they let it charge and rest or do something else. We did buy a spare battery to charge while riding the other. My boys are really over the weight and to big but still manage to drive it just kills the battery sooner than my younger girls. It's easy to drive my 2 year old can drive it but hasn't got the steering down yet. This is a very durable awesome toy our green one still works great and we've had it for over 5 years we just got this one so all 4 kids can drive. Highly recommend this
    Unknown
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/14/2020
    2 Happy John Deere lovin boys
    Perfect product for my 3 year old and 1.5 year old sons. They love to help in the yard and this has been a perfect product for them to help haul plants and small bags of dirt for me. We love it!!!
    Ashley
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2017
    Great for my 3 yr old
    My son got this for Christmas and he just turned three. He loved driving around and picking up sticks and rocks and dumping them around the yard. The seat does adjust to slide back but not very much so there's not very much leg room. He'll probably be able to drive it comfortably til he's 4. Otherwise, it was a great buy.
    Addie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    09/19/2016
    Great Purchase!!
    My 4.5 year old loves it! Keeps him (and his brother) busy outside! Pros: Easy assembly (according to my husband)! Well made for the most part. Holds the battery charge pretty well (better than his twin brothers Ford F-150). Cons: I wished there were some real dashboard features, not just stickers. Or that it had working headlights. I also wished that there was more space between the seat and the dash. My averaged sized 4.5 year old is a bit squished in it. However, he loves it and so do we!
    MomofTwinBoys
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    05/12/2013
    We got this for my son's second birthday, and he LOVES it! My four year old daughter loves it, too. He is able to drive it everywhere and all through the woods...it even went through a pretty deep swampy area. Definitely an awesome present!!
    BriggsMommy
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/22/2012
    You get what you pay for
    Solid usa built vehicle Add an hour to assembly time for adding stickers. Battery takes 18 hours to charge 1st time so plan accordingly. Wish walmart disclosed additional free 2 yr warranty that comes inside the pakage, Wouldn't have purchased walmarts' Shipping worth the cost as the box is almost 4 feet tall. Would only fit in a pickup truck
    Striker2