Farming Monthly National January 2018 | Page 44

| ATV Kawasaki MULE SX and MULE PRO-DX Mixing sound, no-nonsense engineering, cost efficient features and customer focused innovation in a durable and stylish package; the MULE range of Utility Vehicles has garnered a well-deserved reputation. elishing hard work, the MULE concept covers two and four wheel drive vehicles, petrol and diesel engine types and even the choice of two or four seat variants. And with electronic, speed sensitive power steering on the MULE PRO series you can see why the Kawasaki MULE is seen by many as the definitive utility vehicle. Durable and reliable, the MULE SX series are your dependable working partners. Take the MULE SX wherever it is needed thanks to compact dimensions. Once on-site the 2- wheeldrive MULE SX is always ready to roll on its 22 inch off-road wheels, while for tougher terrains there is the MULE SX 4x4 with 24 inch off-road tyres. The MULE SX is an easy to use utility vehicle that’s capable of hard work on flatter grounds. The 16-litre fuel tank extends the operational range of the SX with its 401cc four-stroke, OHV, air-cooled engine, delivering power reliably and economically, with a restricted top speed of 25mph. The tubular steel chassis provides the best balance of rigidity, strength and ride comfort with off-road pursuits. Drawing on the design of the PRO Series console, the dashboard puts all controls within easy reach and sight of the operator, adding ease to everyday use. The easy-to-load tilting cargo bed can carry up to 181kg of tools and materials, and an extra 500kg can be towed behind by fitting a tow ball to the ever-eager MULE. Working in tough environments demands durable, reliable machinery that continues to deliver in all conditions. Dirt, terrain and R weather won’t stop the ultra-rugged MULE PRO-DX and PRO-DXT, with all essential systems designed to resist water, dust and debris. A steel ladder chassis is ready for all terrains, strong where it needs to be and flexible where it matters. Whilst the three- cylinder diesel engine guarantees the torque needed to carry loads and crew reliably, hour after working hour. High torque diesel power moves cargo and crew quickly with the safety assurance of Roll- Over Protection System (ROPS). On site or on the farm, the class-leading 453 kg capacity of the long and low tipping cargo bed and 907 kg towing potential makes light work of the heaviest tasks. The tilting cargo bed is operated by a two-lever release system for easy opening and closing. And the innovative MULE PRO- DXT quickly changes from four to two seats in a few, swift moves that a single operator can manage in less than one minute. The new MULE PRO-DX Hard To