I purchased a Kawasaki Mule 3010 diesel 4WD today in the dark red color. Will be picking it up on Tuesday or Wednesday (my dealer had to pick it up at another dealer). I am open to any comments good or bad but I would like to hear from forum members as to their likes and dislikes. Thanks for any information that you can give me. Fire away!!
Just bought it...comments
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Spiveyman
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Welcome to TBN! We have a wealth of opinions, so you've come to the right place to ask. I've been looking for a utility vehicle as well. I do like the mules, I don't think you can go wrong there - depending on what you want to use it for. One thing I like about the Gator is the capacity in the bed, but they seem sluggish to me. I really like the Arctic Cat's they have at BassPro, but they are pricey.
When you get it, don't forget to get it dirty, and don't forget to get PICS!!!
When you get it, don't forget to get it dirty, and don't forget to get PICS!!!
TWO GUNS
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Congrat on your new toy !!!
I have heard some great things about these machines, a dear close friend of mine has one, and he talks highly of it. He uses his on his farm. So enjoy this new machine, don't believe you have anything to worry about !!!!!
I have heard some great things about these machines, a dear close friend of mine has one, and he talks highly of it. He uses his on his farm. So enjoy this new machine, don't believe you have anything to worry about !!!!!
TWO GUNS
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Congrats on your new toy !!!
I have heard some great things about these machines, a dear close friend of mine has one, and he talks highly of it. He uses his on his farm. So enjoy this new machine, don't believe you have anything to worry about !!!!!
I have heard some great things about these machines, a dear close friend of mine has one, and he talks highly of it. He uses his on his farm. So enjoy this new machine, don't believe you have anything to worry about !!!!!
TOMMYHPX4X4
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you can say that again "TWO GUNS" .lol
Skipholiday
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Mules are awesome..
Congrats~!
Congrats~!
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We have a 3010 Trans 4 gas and love it. use it every day. Never had a problem with it.
You will love yours. Enjoy it.
You will love yours. Enjoy it.
Spiveyman
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Alright, it's been TWO WHOLE days! We need to see some pics of that Mule making light of a mud whole somewhere!
So once you get it broken in, let us know how is goes. I've driven a diesel Gator (roped cattle out of the bed of it) and it was a little sluggish when you hit the fuel. Is yours gas or diesel? Does it have good acceleration? Speed? Power? Do you find the size of bed to be sufficient?
I need to get something like this for my farm, but can't afford it yet. I'm hoping for a decent tax refund towards one, so I want to learn what I can about the different brands. Granted, most people don't rope Longhorns from the bed of their utility vehicle, so the speed and agility I'm looking for may not be universal to the utility vehicle community.
Later.
So once you get it broken in, let us know how is goes. I've driven a diesel Gator (roped cattle out of the bed of it) and it was a little sluggish when you hit the fuel. Is yours gas or diesel? Does it have good acceleration? Speed? Power? Do you find the size of bed to be sufficient?
I need to get something like this for my farm, but can't afford it yet. I'm hoping for a decent tax refund towards one, so I want to learn what I can about the different brands. Granted, most people don't rope Longhorns from the bed of their utility vehicle, so the speed and agility I'm looking for may not be universal to the utility vehicle community.
Later.
Spiveyman
Don't have it yet. Hope to pick it up on Tuesday. You have raised a couple of good questions. How do you break one in (diesel)...easy or just run it like you stole it. I have never owned a diesel "anything" before so I know very little about them. It is a 3 cylinder and 953 cubic inches so the power should be there and info says 25 mph top speed which is fast enough for me in a hayfield, gravel road or anywhere else. It does have good acceleration....had to tell my wife to slow down in the dealer parking lot. The bed seems to be a good size compared to the Artic Cat that I was going to purchase but that decision changed in a matter of minutes after seeing the Mule and driving it and the Mule quality and strength is way over the head of the Artic Cat in my opinion. I was one hours drive from getting the Artic Cat on that day so I think it is an excellent choice as well but the Mule just "fit" what my wife and I were looking for due to size of bed and the diesel and of course the grandkids have to have plenty of room.
Now.......as far as affording it.....well that ain't going to happen....but I'll make a few payments and get it paid off early. Did I mention that it is a Xmas gift, birthday gift, anniversary gift, grocery gift (eat hotdogs for a while) for the next couple of years.
If a longhorn is gonna run....I can't picture him running at 25 mph for very long so put the rope on him when he slows down to 15 mph and your day is done. With the power of the Mule you can drag him to the barn. Thanks for the response and I am still open to any and all comments from anyone. thanks JIM from Kentucky
Don't have it yet. Hope to pick it up on Tuesday. You have raised a couple of good questions. How do you break one in (diesel)...easy or just run it like you stole it. I have never owned a diesel "anything" before so I know very little about them. It is a 3 cylinder and 953 cubic inches so the power should be there and info says 25 mph top speed which is fast enough for me in a hayfield, gravel road or anywhere else. It does have good acceleration....had to tell my wife to slow down in the dealer parking lot. The bed seems to be a good size compared to the Artic Cat that I was going to purchase but that decision changed in a matter of minutes after seeing the Mule and driving it and the Mule quality and strength is way over the head of the Artic Cat in my opinion. I was one hours drive from getting the Artic Cat on that day so I think it is an excellent choice as well but the Mule just "fit" what my wife and I were looking for due to size of bed and the diesel and of course the grandkids have to have plenty of room.
Now.......as far as affording it.....well that ain't going to happen....but I'll make a few payments and get it paid off early. Did I mention that it is a Xmas gift, birthday gift, anniversary gift, grocery gift (eat hotdogs for a while) for the next couple of years.
If a longhorn is gonna run....I can't picture him running at 25 mph for very long so put the rope on him when he slows down to 15 mph and your day is done. With the power of the Mule you can drag him to the barn. Thanks for the response and I am still open to any and all comments from anyone. thanks JIM from Kentucky
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