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Take a closer look at the
Kawasaki MULE
range
The 2017 model year
MULE SX has been
given PRO series
inspired updates for
the new season.
ffered in two-wheel
and four-wheel
drive versions, the
MULE SX
machines pack a
considerable
punch in terms of carrying and
towing capacity while enjoying
diminutive dimensions that mean
they can be transported in the
back of many flat-bed vehicles and
full-size pick-up trucks.
Just 1335mm wide and with an
overall length of 2710mm, these
sturdy work partners enjoy a
181kg cargo capacity in their
tipping load beds while a
generous 500kg towing capacity is
available.
The 2017 model year machines
have large volume bodywork
inspired by the successful PRO
series MULE Utility Vehicles, a new
LED headlamp design and
operator features such as a PRO
style dashboard design and
steering wheel configuration which
now also includes a handy tilt
function.
For operator and passenger
alike, the convenience of cup
holders and a glove box plus a
standard fit DC socket are
complemented by capacious
under-seat storage and a massive
60 litre front storage area that is
easy to access.
Proving easy to control yet
torquey thrust, the dependable,
air-cooled 410cc four-stroke OHV
O
power plant is tried, trusted and
respected in the Utility Vehicle
community being both compact
and lightweight. Fed by cool air
supplied via a snorkel intake
routed through the overhead
protection frame for strong
performance and maximum air
filter life.
Both MULE SX variants offer
minimum ground impact and
disturbance via load spreading
tyres and lockable rear
differentials.
Chassis-wise a simple and
effective ladder type frame
combines rigidity and ride comfort
allied to new front and rear
suspension settings increasing
stability and off-road bump
absorption. The increased preload of the front suspension
results in an improved front/rear
balance while softer rear settings
deliver increased ride comfort.
The MULE SX 2WD is £6049 +
VAT and the 4×4 version is £6749
+ VAT.
Launched in 2016, the brandnew Kawasaki MULE PRO-DXT
and PRO-DX are designed
primarily for work applications,
their high-torque powerful 993 cm3
four-stroke diesel engines deliver
excellent performance and allow
on-site fuel compatibility. They
produce 18kW (24PS) of power
and 52 Nm of torque and have a
towing capacity of 907kg. Fuel
capacity is 30 litres and bright
headlights are complemented by
auxiliary LED lamps.
Hydraulic disc brakes are now
fitted as standard to the front and
rear and double wishbone
suspension enable the wheels to
drive over obstacles with minimum
effect on the chassis.
The Trans Cab system of the
PRO-DXT enables the flexibility to
maximise either cargo space or
people-moving potential. It can be
changed from two-person mode to
four-person mode in just one
minute and by one person. In twoperson mode, the cargo bed
capacity is 453kg and in fourperson mode is 158kg.
With a greater focus on cargo
carrying performance, the PRO-DX
features a long, flat cargo bed –
the largest in the MULE fleet in fact
– which is easy to load from three
sides, making it the workhorse of
choice for customers who need to
haul material. It has a dry weight of
under 816kg which enables
access to most weight-restricted
areas.
The new MULE PRO represents
the culmination of over 25 years’
experience in the side x side
market in the UK. New from the
ground up and designed with our
customers in mind, it incorporates
many features such as
independent all-round suspension,
selectable four-wheel drive, disc
brakes together with unparalleled
comfort for the driver and
passengers.
The PRO-DX has an RRP of
£11,129 + VAT and the PRO-DXT
is £12,329 + VAT.
There’s a whole host of
accessories to go with both the SX
and PRO MULE models to
customise them, including:
windscreens, heaters, cabs and
winches.
For more information, or to view the whole utility range from Kawasaki, visit: www.kawasaki.co.uk
For more information
Contact your nearest dealer
www.farmingmonthly.co.uk
Jim Price Machinery Ltd
Farmore Mills, Shropshire SY7 9QG
01588 673746
www.jimpricemachinery.com
Southam Agri. Services
Southam, Warwickshire CV47 2DH
01926 813426
http://southamagri.co.uk
Kings Worthy Garden Machinery Ltd
Winchester, Hampshire SO23 0LF
01962 870 254
www.kgmltd.co.uk
The Tractor Shop
Louth: LN11 0WA
Skegness: PE24 5AA
01507 600051
www.thetractorshop.org.uk
D H Wadsworth & Sons
Malton: 01653 692244
Flockton: 01924 840319
www.wadsworthquads.co.uk
NICHOLSONS
Stalham Eng Co Ltd
Stalham, Norfolk NR12 9QG
01692 580513
www.stalhameng.co.uk
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