Peter 315
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No not really unless you want the bigger tires and a little more ground clearance ....
2020 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4 vs. Massimo T-Boss 410 4x4
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No not really unless you want the bigger tires and a little more ground clearance ....
Code54
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Bigger tire = better ride as well as more ground clearance. The little bit larger rim may also open up more future tire choices. Also ground clearance is something that comes in handy and something you may not realize you need until you need it. A little bit of mud will cut your clearance quickly.
Good luck on your purchase.
Good luck on your purchase.
Zebrafive
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I agree, more tire choices. Is that the only difference? I have not researched this model.
I have been looking at JD Gators, the series I am looking at comes standard with 25" or 26" tires (depends on tread) on 12" wheels. To up grade to 27" tires on 14" wheels is $500 for steel wheels and $915 for aluminum wheels, MSRP.
So $400 is probably "in the ball park" Did this get you aluminum wheels too? If so, I would up grade.
I have been looking at JD Gators, the series I am looking at comes standard with 25" or 26" tires (depends on tread) on 12" wheels. To up grade to 27" tires on 14" wheels is $500 for steel wheels and $915 for aluminum wheels, MSRP.
So $400 is probably "in the ball park" Did this get you aluminum wheels too? If so, I would up grade.
Wheels are exactly the same except the difference in size. So really just the extra clearance and sounds like maybe more options for replacing tires down the road.
Zebrafive
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Looking on Kawasaki's web site, comparing 2021 SX FI to 2021 SX XC FI the difference is $300, if you can find a 2020 SX XC FI it is $200 more than a 2021 SX FI.
The only other difference is color choice. SX FI red or green, SX XC FI blue or green.
So if you want blue and bigger tires/wheels $200-$300 more.
If you want red, ask how much to put 12" wheels on it trading the stock one in. They may or may not be willing do this upgrade.
Maybe they have some one wanting blue, but not wanting to pay $300 more, and not caring about 10" or 12" wheels?
EddieWalker
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I have a 2011 Kawasaki Mule. When I was looking, it came down to Kubota or Kawasaki. I liked the features and ride of the Kawasaki better, but it was splitting hairs. Kawasaki also had better financing, where Kubota wanted me to pay for insurance on the loan, along with the loan payments. I put $2 grand down and paid off a 6 year loan in two years. I like to do that because there is no pressure to make bigger payments, but easy to do when I have the extra cash.
I do not own or know of anybody that has a Massimo. I would be very hesitant to be an off brand that did not have a good source of parts or dealer support. I've had a few issues with my Kawasaki, and they where all handled under warrantee by Kawasaki. The main issue was in a carbon build up on a smog sensor. First time they cleaned it up and it worked great. But then it happened again and even though I was past my warrantee time, Kawasaki admitted that it was a design flaw and they replaced it with a newer design that solved the problem without costing me a dime.
I've broke things on it, and there are tons of sources for parts. I recently replaced my fuel pump. Kawasaki wants $700 for the pump, but since there are so many of them out there, I found an aftermarket fuel pump on Amazon for $170 that is working great.
What happens in ten years if you need a fuel pump for a Massimo? Will you find it, will you be able to afford it, or will you have to park it and never use it again?
I also found a leak in my brake system while doing the fuel pump. I bought the tubing that had developed the leak online and it arrived the other day. Cost was $40 including shipping, which was a bit expensive, but it was easy to find the exact part and have it delivered.
Buying Kawasaki allows me to fix it, keep it running and never stress over finding parts.
I do not own or know of anybody that has a Massimo. I would be very hesitant to be an off brand that did not have a good source of parts or dealer support. I've had a few issues with my Kawasaki, and they where all handled under warrantee by Kawasaki. The main issue was in a carbon build up on a smog sensor. First time they cleaned it up and it worked great. But then it happened again and even though I was past my warrantee time, Kawasaki admitted that it was a design flaw and they replaced it with a newer design that solved the problem without costing me a dime.
I've broke things on it, and there are tons of sources for parts. I recently replaced my fuel pump. Kawasaki wants $700 for the pump, but since there are so many of them out there, I found an aftermarket fuel pump on Amazon for $170 that is working great.
What happens in ten years if you need a fuel pump for a Massimo? Will you find it, will you be able to afford it, or will you have to park it and never use it again?
I also found a leak in my brake system while doing the fuel pump. I bought the tubing that had developed the leak online and it arrived the other day. Cost was $40 including shipping, which was a bit expensive, but it was easy to find the exact part and have it delivered.
Buying Kawasaki allows me to fix it, keep it running and never stress over finding parts.
Quick update. Found an in-state dealer with what was at least advertised as a screaming deal on the base Mule SX 4x4 (turned out to be a good deal, but lots of fees added to the advertised price, which made it not a screaming deal). Took it to my local dealer 12mi away, and they beat it ever so slightly. Then I asked if I could pay the $300 difference for the Mule SX 4x4 XC. Dealer says, "sure!".
So, I ended up with the Mule SX 4x4 XC model at a sale price of $6,956 vs. MSRP of $8,399. The $500 rebate from Kawasaki helped us both. $8,400 out the door.
So, I ended up with the Mule SX 4x4 XC model at a sale price of $6,956 vs. MSRP of $8,399. The $500 rebate from Kawasaki helped us both. $8,400 out the door.
EddieWalker
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Sounds like you got a great deal
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Congrats! Hope you enjoy it!