Kawaski Mule -vs- RTV 900

[rtvman]

Just curious to all the Kawasaki Mule and New RTV owners out there if anyone actually compared these two machines before buying one or the other. If so, what were some of the reasons why you went one way over the other. I personally own both a 03' Mule 3010 (which I am selling) and a new RTV, and for me it was the power steering among other things. My wife really loves her mule, and I like it too, but she had such a difficult time steering it. The power steering on the RTV makes all the difference in the world. The hydro lift also cycles much faster then the electric lift. Most importantly, it matches my L35 /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Anyone interested in a Mule by chance??? /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif Thanks!

 

[Ricochet]

You touched on the key reasons the RTV is better than the Mule. I have many hours of seat time in them both. Also, the VHT T/M on the RTV is more reliable than the CVT (belt drive) T/M on the Mule. The 2004 Mules have addressed the reliable problems with their CVT T/M, but it still ain't Kubota Tough. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[rtvman]

Thanks Jippy for the response. If only I had waited just a few more months before I bought the mule last year I would of had the chance to compare the two. I am really not knocking the Kawasaki, I think it is very well built and certainly reliable. It just not a Kubota and you got to love the orange! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif