For more information , or to view the whole utility range from Kawasaki , visit : www . kawasaki . co . uk
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MULE Pro and Pro DXT
Farming Monthly takes a closer look at the two new MULE Pro machines from Kawasaki to help you decide which MULE is right for you …
W ith so many utility vehicles available , it can be hard to know where to turn for advice . Your local dealer is often the best place to start but it ’ s useful to be armed with some information on what you want beforehand . Ask yourself a variety of questions , including :
• What will be the main usage ?
• Are you limited to a certain weight ?
• How many people do you need capacity for ?
• What ’ s your budget ? Two new models to join the market last year were the MULE Pro-DX and Pro-DXT .
Designed primarily for work applications , the high-torque powerful 993 cm ³ four-stroke diesel engines delivery excellent performance and allow on-site fuel compatibility – something that comes in extremely handy .
Both models produce 18kW ( 24PS ) of power and 52Nm of torque and have a towing capacity of 907kg . Fuel capacity if 30 liters and bright headlights and complemented by auxiliary LED lamps . Now onto the differences …
The Pro-DXT has a Trans Cab meaning that it can be changed to maximize either cargo space or people-moving potential . It can be changed from two-person mode to four-person mode in just one minute – and importantly , by just
one person . When in two-person mode , the cargo bed capacity if 453kg and in four-person mode is 158kg .
The Pro-DX features a long , flat cargo bed – the largest in the MULE fleet – which can be loaded from three sides . It ’ s the workhorse of choice for customers who need to haul lots of material as easily as possible . It has a dry weight of under 816kg which enables access to most weightrestricted area .
The Pro-DX has an RRP of £ 11,579 and the Pro-DXT is £ 12,779 .
Simon Riches , Kawasaki UK Product Manager for ATV and MULE , said : “ The reaction to the new MULE models has been
fantastic – dealers have had a great year selling the product and is continuing into the start of 2017 . The MULE Pro represents over 25 years of experience in the side x side market in the UK – the brand is synonymous with providing customers with the ultimate workhorse , the Pro-DX and DXT don ’ t disappoint .”
A number of accessories and parts are available to make your PRO your own , including : winches , cabins , heaters , windshield , underseat storage bins and hitch balls .
Visit www . kawasaki . co . uk to locate your nearest authorised dealer .
For more information , or to view the whole utility range from Kawasaki , visit : www . kawasaki . co . uk
For more information
Contact your nearest dealer
C . J . Keitch Engineering Dunkeswell , Honiton Devon EX14 4LH 01404 891796 www . cjkeitch . co . uk
Southam Agri . Services Southam , Warwickshire CV47 2DH 01926 813426 http :// southamagri . co . uk
Day & Coles Ltd Newton Close , Park Farm Ind . Est . Wellingborough NN8 6UW 01933 673900
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