The Kawasaki MULE™ 550 is one of the best-selling compact,
off-highway utility vehicles on the market because it combines the
versatility and hard-working nature of a compact pickup with the
maneuverability of an all-terrain vehicle. And despite its ability
to handle heavy work loads and its usefulness for outdoor
recreation, it can be purchased for a fraction of the cost of a
full-sized pickup truck.
Available in all-new Aztec Red or traditional Hunter Green, the
MULE 550 is powered by a durable 286cc single-cylinder, air-cooled,
four-stroke industrial engine that has proven its reliability in
previous models. An internal engine balancer reduces engine
vibration while the air intake is located high in the cab frame to
draw air from the cleanest, driest and coolest place for strong
performance and less maintenance. Other maintenance-saving features
include a spin-on oil filter, dual-element air cleaner, visible
battery and electronic ignition. The MULE 550 comes equipped with a
quiet, large-volume muffler with a U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
approved spark arrestor.
The engine for the MULE 550 produces plenty of power to haul most
load requirements in light commercial, industrial or farming
applications. An 882-pound vehicle load capacity allows it to carry
more than 350 pounds in the tilting cargo bed. An additional
900-pound towing capacity is achieved when it is equipped with an
optional trailer hitch.
The MULE 550 has extra-large front mud flaps to provide plenty of splash protection for the occupants sitting on the wide, two-person bench seat. The seat has separate bottom and back cushions, hip restraints on each side and two seat belts. A forward/neutral/reverse shift lever is conveniently located beside the seat within easy reach.
A single A-arm front suspension aids turning by keeping the wheel angle constant during suspension movement to improve steering. Operators will appreciate the rack and pinion steering while a swing axle rear suspension makes the ride comfortable.
Maintenance intervals on the MULE 550 can be conveniently tracked with the standard hour meter. Routine checks are made simple with a "see-through" battery case and brake fluid reservoir, fuel level gauge mounted atop the 4.2-gallon fuel tank, and flip-up bench seat that allows easy access to the fuel tank and engine air cleaner.
Available in all-new Aztec Red or traditional Hunter Green, the
MULE 550 is powered by a durable 286cc single-cylinder, air-cooled,
four-stroke industrial engine that has proven its reliability in
previous models. An internal engine balancer reduces engine
vibration while the air intake is located high in the cab frame to
draw air from the cleanest, driest and coolest place for strong
performance and less maintenance. Other maintenance-saving features
include a spin-on oil filter, dual-element air cleaner, visible
battery and electronic ignition. The MULE 550 comes equipped with a
quiet, large-volume muffler with a U.S. Forest Service (USFS)
approved spark arrestor.
The engine for the MULE 550 produces plenty of power to haul most
load requirements in light commercial, industrial or farming
applications. An 882-pound vehicle load capacity allows it to carry
more than 350 pounds in the tilting cargo bed. An additional
900-pound towing capacity is achieved when it is equipped with an
optional trailer hitch.The MULE 550 has extra-large front mud flaps to provide plenty of splash protection for the occupants sitting on the wide, two-person bench seat. The seat has separate bottom and back cushions, hip restraints on each side and two seat belts. A forward/neutral/reverse shift lever is conveniently located beside the seat within easy reach.
A single A-arm front suspension aids turning by keeping the wheel angle constant during suspension movement to improve steering. Operators will appreciate the rack and pinion steering while a swing axle rear suspension makes the ride comfortable.
Maintenance intervals on the MULE 550 can be conveniently tracked with the standard hour meter. Routine checks are made simple with a "see-through" battery case and brake fluid reservoir, fuel level gauge mounted atop the 4.2-gallon fuel tank, and flip-up bench seat that allows easy access to the fuel tank and engine air cleaner.
Those who want to customize their MULE 550 can
choose from a vast array of accessories available through Kawasaki
MULE dealers. Consumers can also purchase accessories through the
internet at www.BuyKawasaki.com.
The MULE 550 has a suggested retail price of $5,699 and comes
standard with a 12-month, unlimited mileage warranty that can be
extended up to three years.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A., markets and sells at wholesale JET
SKI® watercraft, ATVs, MULE™ utility vehicles, portable
generators, power products, and motorcycles. The product lines are
sold at retail by a network of independent dealers. The company
employees more than 600 people in the United States, with nearly
400 of them located at its Irvine, Calif., headquarters.
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