yellowsocks, there are no right or wrong forums for one to be in, I should know /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif. The Kubota does resemble the Mule, but having had a mule, hopefully it won't resemble how cold blooded the Kawasaki twin was. It takes at least a couple of minutes for the one we had to idle properly even with the choke out. Problem was, with the centrifical clutch, it had to be at idle or it would really clank going into gear. The Kawasaki is a nice vehicle, but from the pictures I saw here, the Kubota appears to easily out do it. From top speed to the way Kubota builds its smooth transmissions and it's quiet diesels. On the other hand, I'm sure this will be reflected in the price. The Mule was pricey, the Kubota is bound to be the cost of a cheap new car.