The unbeatable utility vehicle combination:
Diesel power, MULE ruggedness and power steering smoothness

Adding some finesse to its muscular worker horse, Kawasaki fitted the hard working Mule™ 3010 4x4 Diesel with electric power steering (EPS) for 2008. Already a proven hand with its reliable and stout diesel engine, automatic transmission, tilting cargo bed, and selectable four-wheel drive, this MULE just got more comfortable and easier to use.

The new EPS offers a more comfortable and controlled ride by reducing steering effort at low speeds and harnessing its electric motor’s inertia to dampen out most of the bump steer and kickback caused by impacts to the wheel. Electrically driven, the motor is controlled by an ECU that uses input from a vehicle speed sensor and torque sensor to determine the amount of assistance provided by the system. The system works immediately and doesn’t put a power drain on the engine. It operates as soon as the ignition key is turned to the “ON” position.

The Mule 3010 4x4 Diesel utility vehicle features a rugged grille, headlights and rounded fenders like its 3000-series siblings. Body panels of the cab are made of durable, colored plastic to help hide scuffing. The front hood of the Mule 3010 Diesel can be lifted with the touch of a button to reveal a large storage space, which also has convenient D-rings to secure cargo and the two lever latches make opening and closing the tailgate easy. Located beneath the front bumper are winch-ready tabs for an easy installation of a winch.

The Mules' Powerplant is a liquid cooled, three-cylinder diesel engine.

The Mule 3010 4x4 Diesel powerplant is a liquid-cooled, 953cc three-cylinder diesel engine that produces high torque at low engine rpm. Air for the engine is drawn through an intake located at the top of the cab frame and passes through a cyclone-type air cleaner, reducing dust intake.

The diesel engine is matched to the Kawasaki Automatic Power-Drive System (KAPS) a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that features a high and low range, reverse, and helps keep engine rpm in the most efficient range for any selected vehicle speed, load, or terrain and yields a wide drive ratio spread for ample pulling power and quick acceleration. Strength and durability are aided by large torque converters which maximize belt engagement area, improve heat dissipation, as well as the use of a thick, strong drive belt and sheaves with high silicon-type material.