Barebones Mule or your Suggestions

[firefighter9208]

That windshield style is one that I've looked at, but the bottom part folds forward so you can access the storage compartmet in the hood. The other is a one piece unit that goes forward with a hinge of some type at the top. The one piece windshield is a hundred bucks more then the middle folding one. Both seem to do the job, but I'm thinking of just waiting until I see them in person somewhere in the future.

I love the roof. In the summer, it is it's own shade, and nice to sit under it on a hot day. The other day, was down at my lake to take pics of the sunset and it started to rain. I noticed it was raining because the water went from being smooth as glass, to having rain drops hitting it. I didn't get any on me and I was able to take picture while it was raining!!!!!

I've thought about adding a rack to the roof for more storage and to mount off road lights facing in all four directions. I don't need it, but still think about doing it.

Thanks,
Eddie

Eddie,

I have this windshield from GR Manufacturing in Fort Worth,Texas. I think they even produce the tops there. Here is a link: Kawasaki Mule 4000?Series Windshield Utvproducts . I have been very pleased with it. It takes about 2 minutes to install and remove. The bottom section folds up and allows more than enough windflow here in the 100* Alabama heat during the summer. During our last snowstorm (sounds funny for Alabama) I drove the mule about 15 miles on the road @ 25 mph and didn't really get cold. The windshield does a really good job of blocking the wind. Of course I was wrapped up like an Eskimo.

I also have the GR top and with both can drive the mule in fairly hard rain w/o getting wet (unless it's blowing sideways).

Chris

 

[EddieWalker]

Melanie and I have been out playing in the mud on the Mule. It's 4 wheel drive with differential lock. I can have the lock turned on or off. I kept it off in case we got stuck. Then I have the hope that the extra traction will get us out. Fortunately, we never needed it.

The Mule is great fun for spinning the tires, splashing mud and chasing Oscar around the puddles. It's very stable, and goes into the mud and slides sideways without any hint of a roll. It just goes and goes and goes!!!!

Eddie

 

[texasjohn]

Wonderful to hear you on this thread again, Eddie !

Well, lookee there, Oscar's all growed up,

Dang it, stop bragging about how much water you have.....we're still in exceptional drought....beyond extreme

Glad the mule is still doing good for you. You, Melanie, mule and Oscar playing in the mud....gotta be fun times:thumbsup:

After watching this thread for a while, I got a Kubota RTV 1140, 2 seater plus dump. Love it!!
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[EddieWalker]

Congratulations on your RTV. I really liked them too!!!!!

We're still real low on our lakes, but this is turning into a really strong storm. This is day one and I'm getting close to two inches. It's supposed to get heavier tonight and tomorrow.

That mud is in what is supposed to be a level pad. There are few low spots that are holding enough water to be FUN!!!! We can drive real fast on the dryer mud, then hit the water, make a big splash, and then take off out of the water and slide around on the mud.

Eddie

 

[EddieWalker]

More fun with the Mule.

Mule 11 Dec 11 - YouTube

Eddie

 

[EddieWalker]

Yesterday we where having some friends over and we wanted to add more seating. I bought a pair of seats from Northern Tool years ago for a jeep that I had, but never got around to using them. Searching through my scrap wood pile, I found some 3/4 plywood and short lengths of 2x12's that seemed like about the right height to mount the seats.

It rained during the day, so this worked out perfectly to show everyone around the land.

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Eddie

 

[MarkV]

attachments didn't work for me Eddie.

MarkV

 

[EddieWalker]

Let me try again









Eddie

 

[Gale Hawkins]

I saw my first Chuck Wagon UTV yesterday that looked handy but do not know if they are in business today. It was RWD but you could lock the rear end into full time positive track if needed and transmission was F-N-R variable speed. It was a 2006 but looked new and top end speed was about 20-25 MPH. The engine was a 11 HP Honda. It had a roof, windshield and a 500 pound capacity manual dump box. While it was no Ranger I am sure that was reflected in the price.

 

[jinman]

Eddie, those are some mighty fancy rear seats for your Mule. I just throw some stadium seats in the back and let everyone fend for themselves.