Kawasaki Mule 4010 Trans Diesel 4WD Utility Vehicle
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The original transforming utility
vehicle takes on a truck-like visual appeal Kawasaki has
raised the styling bar for 2009, offering a modern, rugged, truck-like body
style for its versatile Mule™ 4010 Trans4x4® Diesel that quickly transforms
from a four-person 4x4 to a two-person unit with an extended cargo bed. This
new look complements popular changes made the prior model year, which saw the
company add electric power steering (EPS) finesse to the extra grunt and
convenience of this off-road utility vehicle. The EPS
offers a more controlled ride by reducing steering effort at low speeds and
harnessing the electric motor’s inertia to dampen much of the bump steer and
kickback caused by impacts to the wheel. Electrically driven, the motor is
controlled by an Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that uses input from a vehicle
speed sensor and torque sensor to determine the amount of assistance provided
by the system. The system works immediately after the engine is started, yet
doesn’t create a power drain on the engine. This
versatility, coupled with the stalwart Kawasaki liquid-cooled, three cylinder
diesel engine makes the Mule 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel an immediate winner. Its
overhead valve design maximizes efficiency while the cast iron block and head
ensure extra durability in all types of usage. Producing 38.3 lb.-ft. of
torque @ 2,800 rpm, this 953cc engine has low-end pulling power to spare for
the most rigorous of needs. The diesel
engine is matched to the Kawasaki Automatic Power-Drive System (KAPS). It’s a
continuously variable transmission (CVT) that features a high and low range,
reverse, and helps keep engine rpm in the most efficient range for any
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vehicle speed, load, or terrain. It yields a wide drive ratio spread for
ample pulling power and quick acceleration. Large torque converters maximize
belt engagement area and improve heat dissipation, boost strength and
durability, and are aided by the use of a thick, strong drive belt and
sheaves with high silicon-type material. Tuned
specifically to accommodate higher payloads, the KAPS also features a
high-flow cover that helps cool the CVT while providing superb splash
protection and water-proofing. This reliable system uses a dependable,
low-maintenance shaft drive to transmit power to a dual-mode rear
differential that can be locked to maximize traction, or unlocked to minimize
ground disturbance when making tight turns. The operator can also select
four-wheel drive for extra pulling power in difficult conditions. Wear is
further reduced by cooling the torque converter with filtered air, courtesy
of a special air cleaner that uses an easily replaceable filter element and
an efficient intake cooling fan to draw sufficient air into the CVT. The engine
air cleaner is a cyclone-type Donaldson unit with a replaceable paper
element. This efficient design needs less frequent cleaning, even with
repeated use in extremely dusty off-road conditions. The Mule is equipped
with a gauge indicating when the filter should be changed. Helping the
filter stay clean and last longer—especially in the rugged conditions for
which this Kawasaki was built—the engine air and converter cooling air are
drawn from the top of the cab frame, where there’s less dust. Among this
Mule’s many attributes are a dual-mode differential, limited slip front
differential, two-speed transfer case for the four-wheel drive, independent
MacPherson strut front suspension, DeDion rear suspension, and four-wheel,
self-adjusting sealed hydraulic drum brakes. Additional
driver/passenger comfort is derived from the 23-inch tires with stiff
sidewalls that improve off-road function and add ground clearance. The rear
wheel bearings use two rollers in one large bearing for more durability. The Mule 4010
Trans4x4 Diesel is equipped with several simple, dash-mounted controls that
include the shift mechanism, digital hour meter, horn, speedometer, a
12-volt, 10-amp DC outlet and a pushbutton switch for the 35-watt, cat-eye
headlights. A parking brake and coolant temperature warning light in plain
view, and dual sealed glove boxes round out the operator-friendly cockpit of
the Mule. The extendable cab is surrounded by the large-diameter steel tube
frame structure that meets federal Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS)
requirements. Convenience
features on the new Mule 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel aren’t just limited to
easy-access latches or controls; they also extend to owner-friendly features
like the winch-ready tabs located under the front grille, which greatly-simplify
the winch mounting process. The Trans4x4 Diesel can also tow up to 1,200
pounds with an optional Kawasaki draw bar. To keep from draining the battery,
the EPS only operates when the engine is running. Other popular accessories
include an enclosed cab, cab heater, snow plow, and soft or hard tops. These
and many other Authentic Kawasaki Accessories are available through Kawasaki
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At a glance… Four-Passenger,
Off-Road, Four-Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle with Transformable Cargo Bed Engine Environmentally
Friendly Emissions Cyclone-Type
Engine Air Cleaner Cab Frame Air
Intake Heavy-Duty
Battery and Alternator Kawasaki
Automatic Power-Drive System (KAPS) Dual-Mode
Differential Limited-Slip
Front Differential Four-Wheel
Drive with Two-Speed Transfer Case Electric
Power Steering (EPS) Independent
Strut-Type Front Suspension DeDion Rear
Suspension Four-Wheel,
Self-Adjusting Sealed Hydraulic Drum Brakes Wheels and
Tires New Bodywork Tilting Cargo
Bed Rugged and
Capable Simple
Maintenance Cab Features Popular
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