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RANGER Crew 570 Full Size Vs. Kawasaki Mule Pro-Fxt
Multi-Passenger

Power
• 17% better rear wheel power to weight ratio
• RANGER’s ProStar hard-mounted transmission and engine allows for more efficient power delivery to the rear wheels

Traction
• RANGER features On-Demand True AWD vs. Mule Pro-FXT’s limited slip front differential.
• Mule only sends power to one front wheel in 4WD
• Mule is a paltry 264 lbs. (120 kg) heavier!

Comfort and Convenience
• 31 gallons (118 L) vs. 2.5 (10.5 L) gallons of storage volume
• Get in and ride. No time wasted transforming a bed and no transformer parts reliability to worry about down the road
• Full-time 6-passenger mode and 1,000 lbs. (454 kg) payload – PRO-FXT requires you sacrifice passengers or payload
• Comfortable contoured bench seating vs. Mule’s flat bench seat
• More efficient and easier to utilize tilting dump box – operate from either side of the vehicle v. PRO-FXT’s more time-consuming setup

Suspension
• 15% more front and rear suspension travel – 10 inches vs. 8.7 inches (25.4 cm vs. 22 cm)

Fuel Efficiency
• 35% more fuel efficient!
--> 28 mpg vs. 19 mpg
--> (12 km/L vs. 8 km/L)
• 114 miles (183 km) more range on a tank of fuel

Accessories
• RANGER® outsells all utility SxS 4 to 1. Industry-proven technology, quality, and consumer driven development
• Poly box doesn’t rust and is Lock & Ride ready
• RANGER sets the standard in customization with the industry-exclusive ProFit cab integration and easy-to-install Lock & Ride accessories.

RANGER Crew 570 Full Size Vs. Kawasaki Mule Pro-Fxt​

RANGER Crew 570 Full-Size

Rear Wheel HP: ProStar 28 HP
Drivetrain Efficiency: 70% ✔
Wet weight (5 gal./19 L fuel): 1,626 lbs. (738 kg) ✔
Weight / RWHP: 58 lbs (26 kg)/ HP ✔
Fuel Efficiency / 25 MPH (40 km/h): 28 mpg (12 km/L) ✔
Fuel Efficiency / 40 MPH (64 km/h): 28 mpg (12 km/L) ✔
Fuel Capacity: 10 gal. (37.9 L) ✔
Top Speed: 46 MPH (74 km/h) ✔
0-30 MPH (48 km/h) acceleration: 5.1 seconds ✔
Suspension Travel F/R: 10 in. (25.4 cm) / 10 in. (25.4 cm) ✔
Storage volume: 31 gal (119 L) ✔
Air inlet height: 36.3 in (92 cm) ✔
Clutch inlet height: 36.3 in (92 cm) ✔
Tailgate functionality: Center mount truck latch ✔
Tilting functionality: Hand actuated lever / gas assist ✔
ProFit Customization: Yes ✔

Kawasaki Mule™ Pro-Fxt EPS

Rear Wheel HP: 28 HP
Drivetrain Efficiency: 60%
Wet weight (5 gal./19 L fuel): 1,890 lbs (857.3 kg)
Weight / RWHP: 68 lbs (31 kg)/ HP
Fuel Efficiency / 25 MPH (40 km/h): 21 mpg (9 km/L)
Fuel Efficiency / 40 MPH (64 km/h): 19 mpg (8 km/L)
Fuel Capacity: 7.9 gal. (29.9 L)
Top Speed: 44 MPH (71 km/h)
0-30 MPH (48 km/h) acceleration: 5.6 sec
Suspension Travel F/R: 8.7 in. (22 cm) / 8.7 in. (22 cm)
Storage volume: 2.5 gal (9.46 L)
Air inlet height: 31.5 in (80 cm)
Clutch inlet height: 32 in (81 cm)
Tailgate functionality: 2 side latches
Tilting functionality: Unhook 2 side latches / tilt roof / gas assist
ProFit Customization: No


Kawasaki is a registered trademark and Mule is a trademark of Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. All competitive comparisons are based on 2014/2015 models and on published manufacturer specifications at time of printing or verified third party testing. Warning: The Polaris RANGER can be hazardous to operate and is not intended for on-road use. Driver must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license to operate. Passengers must be at least 12 years old. Drivers and passengers should always wear helmets, eye protection, and seat belts. Always use cab nets or doors (as equipped). Never engage in stunt driving, and avoid excessive speeds and sharp turns. Riding and alcohol/drugs don’t mix. All drivers should take a safety training course. Call 800-342-3764 for additional information. Check local laws before riding on trails. 2015 Polaris Industries Inc.

 

[alloutdoors]

I own a new 570 with 44 hp and drove/operated a Mule PROFXT recently. In my opinion, the mule is a heavy (1800 lb unit), well-designed for proportionally more work vs. play, but the power is there as it comes with a smooth running 812 cc, inline 3 cylinder and rated at 48 hp. Chances are the engine is tuned down from what it could be given the nice powerplant. I do believe the Mule is evolving but continues to show more features for work with some play vs. a much more different blend for Polaris and believe both have a place.

Given my needs today, I would not simply overlook the Mule as I would have in the past as they appear to be moving in a refreshing direction.