Gator-Tail GTR40XD3 40HP Surface Drive

Built for the toughest water. Designed to go where conventional outboards can’t.

The Gator-Tail GTR40XD3 40HP is a purpose-built surface-drive mud motor engineered for hunters, fishermen, and outdoor enthusiasts who demand serious performance in shallow water, mud, vegetation, and tough backwater conditions. Combining Gator-Tail’s proven belt-driven surface-drive design with a powerful 40HP engine and heavy-duty components, the GTR40XD3 delivers the reliability and durability you need when the going gets rough.

The XD3 features an upgraded engine package designed for improved power, durability, airflow, and cooling, along with Gator-Tail’s rugged three-piece extruded lower unit and planetary reverse transmission. Its integrated tiller, smooth controls, power trim, and heavy-duty construction make the GTR40XD3 a capable and dependable choice for both work and recreation.

Key Features

• 40HP Big Block Vanguard Marine engine
• EFI performance and calibration
• Tachometer/hour meter
• 20-amp charging system
• High-flow steel performance muffler
• Smooth-ride integrated tiller
• Insulated metal squeeze throttle
• Waterproof heavy-duty trim switch
• 5,000 lb./ft. power trim actuator
• Fully adjustable transom clamp
• Planetary reverse transmission
• 2,000-hour electric clutch
• Three-piece extruded lower unit
• Dual-pivot trim impact system
• Stainless steel weedless propeller
• High-thrust reverse plate
• Lifetime belt warranty
• Approximately 297 lbs.

Built to Get You There

Whether you’re pushing through thick vegetation, crossing shallow flats, chasing ducks into remote marshes, or navigating muddy backwaters, the GTR40XD3 is built to handle demanding conditions. With its combination of surface-drive performance, durable construction, and user-friendly controls, this is a motor made for getting off the beaten path.

Gator-Tail GTR40XD3 — More power. More durability. More places to hunt and fish.