John Deere M-Gator | Military All-Terrain Vehicle

M Gator. The John Deere M Gator is an all-terrain vehicle intended for military use. Basically it is a militarizes version of commercial John Deere Gator ATV. Originally these vehicles were designed to serve on farms, ranches and worksites for various utility jobs. The militarized M Gator is painted in camouflage and equipped with carrying tray on its hood, rifle brackets and has some other changes. It was adopted by the US Army in 1997. First M Gators saw combat in 1997 and 1998 in Bosnia. These ATVs were used by medical brigade for casualty evacuation. This vehicle was to design to decrease soldiers labor. Troops would put their gear onto the vehicles to lighten their loads. This ATV was widely used for utility work for transporting supplies and equipment. Later this vehicle was widely used in Iraq and Afghanistan.