Kawasaki Mule Pro FXT

[JLT]

Anybody got one? If so, how do you like it? Favorite side by side I have ridden so far. Not you typical old mule.

[woundedduck]

We have 12 of them for our surveyors in Southeast Georgia and they have all said they are a huge POS! They are driving them in some pretty nasty swampland though.

[JLT]

Wow....was hoping for different news, but I appreciate it. They looked and handled good, but I didn't know much about a Kowasaki. I can see that they wouldn't be mud machines like some of the others at 1,800 lbs.

[DUCKAHOLIC]

We used one all weekend dove hunting and loved it.....

[JLT]

Woundedduck,
Do they dislike them because they won't take the mud or are they staying broke down?

[woundedduck]

They said they can't take the mud.

[WilM88]

I was impressed when I drove a demo at the GJCNWTF tourney this year, but that was around Lake Caroline on smooth rolling hills/golf course. Lots of cargo space, 3 adults can fit in the cab, handled and rode like champ compared to our old mule and my Ranger 900. I thought they'd finally made a dang good utility vehicle... Can't speak on longevity, durability, wear and tear, etc.

[JLT]

Thanks guys......they do not look like good mud machines, but more of a utility machine. The older I get the more appealing good steering and riding becomes Plus I have a house full of rug rats and it would be nice for them to have a seat other than my lap. It's incredibly hot in July with a 2 year old riding around in your lap!

[greenheadgrimreaper]

Having worked every day out of 2 Polaris Rangers, Yamaha Rhino and Pro FXT, my take is:

The polaris is a fragile, heavy, hot-running, overly-complicated POS trot line weight.

The Yamaha is an atv and with a bed, It'll go and do every thing, albeit not with the comfort of the Pro FXT.

The pro FXT will (and does) work in the woods, although it is a bit big. We got the dealer to stiffen the shocks in order to raise it up just a tit-hair, and because it had poor ground clearance with a load. It will haul ace, and handles the rocky terrain of the Ozarks well. I cannot attest to its mud handling ability. I would imagine it is not a mud-loving machine. Everyone who rides on it cannot believe how smooth it operates.

If I were going to be buying myself a machine to go off-road, literally, like for work purposes, I'd buy a rhino. If I were going to use a UTV for what 98% of the folks on this board will use one for, I'd buy a mule. I love that thing. So far, it is the real-deal.

[GulfCoast]

The polaris is a fragile, heavy, hot-running, overly-complicated POS trot line weight.

This is so true.

[JLT]

Thanks Reaper.....good info. I was waiting on the Honda 1000 and if they keep one on the floor long enough I would still like to see one, but I felt like the mule was the real deal. It just feels solid.

[js]

Just throwing another option out to you go check out the new gators they are pretty nice you have a utility version and sport model.

[teul2]

Just throwing another option out to you go check out the new gators they are pretty nice you have a utility version and sport model.

I agree. I have the 825i S4 (4 seater) and love it.

[GulfCoast]

I am so tempted to replace my Honda 700p with the 1000, for no other reason than, you know, its bigger......

[JLT]

Brookhaven says that they have more people on the waiting list right now than they will ever be able to get bikes for. It might be a while.