Kawasaki is adding diesel units to its MULE PRO series of side by sides to make the series more suitable for professional use.
“I think they are going to be a more work-based machine,” said Kevin Mann, 4-wheel product manager.
Kawasaki introduced the 2016 MULE PRO-DX and MULE PRO-DXT to select media members at a ride and drive in San Antonio. The new models were not designed to be the fastest vehicles, Mann said. Instead designers focused on making them more suitable for heavy work.
“We want a machine that is very controllable,” Mann said.
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Kawasaki released the MULE PRO-FX last year, but upgraded them this year in these two models with the inclusion of a 993cc displacement, 3-cylinder diesel engine. The new versions reach peak torque sooner and last longer than their gas powered predecessor. They also have better hauling and towing capacity, independent four-wheel suspension, wide bench seating, and selectable four-wheel drive traction with rear differential lock, as well as a rugged chassis.
The PRO-DXT also includes a Trans Cab system that allows one person to quickly convert it from a three- to six-person seating configuration. The PRO-DX does not have a second row of seating, instead it has a cargo bed that can fit a standard-size pallet.
Along with the new engine, the MULE PRO-DXT and PRO-DX Side X Side:
• Feature a 55-amp alternator that provides ample electrical power to operate numerous accessories
• Haul up to 1,000 lb. and tow up to 2,000 lb. with 2” hitch receiver
• Have independent front and rear suspension, disc brakes and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
• Feature Electric Power Steering (except non EPS model) that reduces the effort required to steer the vehicle
• Have bench seating and doors as standard
• Come with an operator platform that features tilt steering, multi-function LCD display and multiple 12v outlets for charging devices
• Have a Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and three-point seatbelts for each occupant
• Have models available in Non-EPS, EPS and EPS LE trim levels
• More than 65 Kawasaki Genuine Accessories available
• Come with a Kawasaki Three-Year Limited Factory Warranty
