New Kawasaki Mule Pro DX with Yanmar Diesel.

[Rock Crawler]

I have the OEM bedliner, and it's super handy to pull out and clean. But it's one of the things that goes into resonance at idle. Not sure I would want a spray in liner, but I would consider it.

I'm going to Raptor Liner it this weekend. I'm going to complete disassemble the bed to get all plastic panels away. My buddy is a body man, he's going to reduce it extra thin and spray it to force it to lay down somewhat smooth.

Raptor is one of, if not the hardest and least "rubbery" type of bed liner that you'll use. So I want smooth and thick Raptor Liner so that clay and dirt slides out smoothly with the dump cylinder.

 

[Jchonline]

Rock Crawler, how is the Mule treating you? Any longer term use comments vs the Kubota? Advantages/Disadvantages? I am in the market.

 

[Rock Crawler]

Rock Crawler, how is the Mule treating you? Any longer term use comments vs the Kubota? Advantages/Disadvantages? I am in the market.

I have the diesel version so of course the slow moving thing exists, but it's similar to the Kubota ones I test drove in slopes and similar to the older Kubota ones they have here at work. The ability to haul overloaded amounts of shale, clay and dirt and the ability to dump any dang thing you pile up in the bed is great! The Kubota dump action is faster both up and down, but my bed is larger, seat is more comfortable width to easily fit 3, and the machine I have is an overall pleasure. I put less miles on than most, but I get more hours I suspect since what I'm doing is using it as a mini dump truck the majority of time.

I've gotten used to the slow part of it.... And at this point I would absolutely buy it again. For a play toy I suspect I would be very unhappy. But for my work in back yard areas doing French drain installs and other more construction like duties... It's a beast. I can load, haul and dump material all day, and as long as your not in an off camber to much... It will take anything your willing to give.

 

[t320pilot]

Rock Crawler, how is the Mule treating you? Any longer term use comments vs the Kubota? Advantages/Disadvantages? I am in the market.

I have owned the gas version Pro Fxt 4 door and am Very pleased with the performance. Bought new 2017 and have over 1000 miles/ 230 hours. It is quiet and rides extremely smooth in the rough stuff. Gets almost daily use on my 100 acre tree farm. Paid about 13500.