Selectable
4WD Gives the Mule Serious Bang-For-The-Buck
Credentials
Think of Kawasaki’s Mule™ 610
4x4 utility vehicle as a standard Mule 600
with a large dose of extra functional punch:
selectable four-wheel drive. The added traction
of 4WD, combined with the 610 4x4’s
go-anywhere personality, make it a true
workhorse on the job or at play, and one
that costs far less to purchase and own
than you’d imagine. An added bonus
is the Mule 610 4x4’s easy transportability,
as it fits easily into the bed of a full-sized
pickup. This versatility and affordability
make the 610 4x4 a serious bang-for-the-buck
utility machine.
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The
Kawasaki MULE 610 has all the controls,
right at arm's reach so you can switch
between two & four-wheel drive,
low and high gearing, neutral or reverse,
and eve lock in the rear differential
for added traction |
Like the standard 600, the Mule 610 4x4
scores points right from the start with
its spacious cab, dependable single-cylinder
four-stroke engine, continuously variable
transmission (CVT), independent front suspension,
swing-axle rear suspension and hydraulic
brakes. There’s also curved body panels
and a large-diameter steel tube frame structure
integrated in a clean, modern design. User
friendly hardware includes automotive-type
controls and a gear selector within easy
reach on the dashboard, two large cup holders
and a passenger-side glove box and grab
handle. More storage space is located beneath
the hinged front hood.
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The
Kawasaki MULE 610 air-cooled engine
keeps its cool even under hard working
conditions with help of rear mud flaps
to keep debris from entering the bay |
The Mule 610 4x4’s durable air-cooled,
single-cylinder 401cc four-stroke engine
maintains an ideal operating temperature
with the help of an efficient cooling fan.
An enrichening system that partially opens
the throttle during ignition makes for easy
engine starts. It can be started in forward
or reverse gear, provided the brake is applied.
It also utilizes rear wheel mud flaps to
minimize mud and debris clogging the engine
area.
Owners will surely appreciate the knowledge
that the Mule 610 4x4 comes equipped with
an efficient and durable CVT along with
a long-lasting drive belt coupled with a
dependable, low-maintenance shaft drive
to best deliver the engine’s power
and get it out of slippery situations. Perhaps
the most useful aspect of the Mule 610 4x4
is the selectable four-wheel drive system
that makes this vehicle virtually unstoppable
thanks to the high- and low-range forward
and reverse gears. A lockable dual-mode
rear differential and a limited-slip front
differential expand its traction abilities
in adverse terrain.
The Mule 610 4x4 rides on a MacPherson
strut front suspension, while rear suspension
duties are handled by a unit swing-axle.
Triple-sealed hydraulic drum brakes at all
four wheels provide ample stopping power,
and large 24-inch tires provide improved
off-road handling. A plastic front differential/axle
guard and steel rear differential guard
are standard, and help protect important
powertrain components.
Bright 35-watt headlights mean the job
can start before sunrise or continue after
sunset. Increasing its work versatility
is the 400-pound-capacity tilting cargo
bed that features secure, easy to fasten
tailgate latches. The Mule 610 4x4 can tow
up to 1,100 pounds with an optional Kawasaki
trailer hitch installed. Popular accessories
include an enclosed cab, snow plow, winch
and soft or hard tops. These and many other
Authentic Kawasaki Accessories are available
through Kawasaki dealers.
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