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Reliable and powerful worker keeps productivity up and operating costs down
Easily finding a home in any farm, ranch or industrial environment, the two-wheel-drive Kawasaki Mule™ 600 utility vehicle is equally adept in a recreation role in the great outdoors. Two people can get the job done or enjoy the fun—at a price less than many ATVs. This unique versatility has popularized Kawasaki’s entry-level utility model while simplifying the transport of the Mule 600 with its ability to fit in the back of a full-size pickup truck.
The Mule 600 features a single-cylinder engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT), a dual-mode rear differential, independent front suspension, unit swing-axle rear suspension and hydraulic brakes.
A spacious cab with curved body panels and a large-diameter steel tube frame structure—that meets ROPS requirements—presents a clean, modern look, with automotive-type controls and a gear selector within easy reach on the dashboard. Comfort features include two large cup holders, a passenger-side glove box and grab handle, and more storage space located beneath the hood.
As is the case for many utility vehicle owners, the engine is one of the enticing features of the Mule 600. The durable air-cooled, single-cylinder 401cc four-stroke engine utilizes a cooling fan to help maintain an ideal operating temperature. In this new 2009 model, the flap in the rear left tire housing was widened slightly to minimize mud entering the engine area.
The yardstick of rugged, off-road utility ability
One of the first compact class utility vehicles to provide a driver with selectable four-wheel drive, the Kawasaki Mule™ 610 4x4 expands upon the foundation of the Mule™ 600 utility vehicle. It is a truly versatile, go-anywhere worker—whether in the back of a full-size pickup truck or utilizing its rugged 4x4 off-road capability—able to haul people and equipment to almost any worksite. It offers an incredible bang for the buck at a lower price than many ATVs.
At the heart of the Mule 610 4x4 is a single-cylinder engine coupled to a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The model also features a dual-mode rear differential, independent front suspension, swing-frame rear suspension and sealed hydraulic drum brakes.
A spacious cab, curved body panels and a large-diameter steel tube frame structure—that meets ROPS requirements—present a clean, modern look, with automotive-type controls and the gear selector that are within easy reach on the Mule 610 4x4 dashboard. Comfort features include two large cup holders, a passenger-side glove box and grab handle, and more storage space located beneath the hood.
The Mule 610 4x4 utilizes a durable air-cooled, single-cylinder 401cc four-stroke engine with a cooling fan to help maintain an ideal operating temperature. For 2009, the flap in the rear left tire housing was widened slightly to minimize mud entering the engine area. Equally important, the sturdy engine can be started in any gear, provided the brakes are applied, and starting is easy thanks to an enrichening system that partially opens the throttle during starting.
