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2005 KAWASAKI MULE™ 3010 TRANS4X4
WORLD’S FIRST FOUR-PASSENGER 4X4 OFF-ROAD UTILITY
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTED BY FIRST TRANSFORMABLE CARGO
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 Kawasaki,
the brand that introduced the original off-road
utility vehicle in 1988, is leading the way with
an innovative new vehicle that sets the industry
standard for years to come.
The all-new 2005 MULE™ 3010 Trans4x4
is the world’s first four-passenger 4x4 off-road
utility vehicle that can be transformed by the operator
into a two-passenger vehicle with an extended cargo
bed.
 Based
on the popular MULE 3000 series, the new MULE 3010
Trans4x4’s spacious four-passenger cab easily accommodates
four adults. But with a couple of quick adjustments,
the operator can fold down the rear bench seat and
extend the cargo bed farther forward to increase
payload capacity. When the operator wants to transform
it back to a four-passenger vehicle, the same quick
adjustments are made in reverse order.
The wheelbase of the MULE 3010 Trans4x4
is 300mm longer than that of the MULE 3010 4x4,
but features the same styling, car-like controls,
dashboard and front under-hood storage. Additional
body features for the Trans4x4 include retractable
rear seat belts and padded rear-passenger grab handles.
Plus, the steel screen separating the cargo bed
from the cab can be moved forward or back, depending
on the chosen mode.
The MULE 3010 Trans4x4 utility vehicle
utilizes the same durable and reliable powertrain
as the MULE 3010 4x4. The quiet, liquid-cooled industrial
V-twin engine has a proven record for hard-working
reliability and is matched to Kawasaki’s highly
refined continuously variable transmission (CVT).
The CVT itself has been fine-tuned
for the Trans’ higher passenger and cargo capacity,
and features than its siblings high and low range,
plus reverse. The operator can also select either
two- or four-wheel drive operation, with power being
transferred to a shaft-driven dual-mode differential
and limited-slip front differential.
One of the benefits of the MULE
3010 Trans4x4’s extended chassis is that engineers
were able to increase fuel capacity nearly 20 percent,
from 5.3 gallons to 6.3 gallons.
Combined with a heavy duty DeDion/leaf
spring rear suspension system – borrowed from the
MULE 3010 Diesel 4x4 – the MULE 3010 Trans4x4 has
a cargo capacity of 400 pounds in four-passenger
guise, and 800 pounds with the cargo bed extended
forward. Plus, with an optional towing hitch, the
new Trans can tow up to 1,200 pounds.
 Other
chassis features include smooth-riding MacPherson
strut front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering,
which helps to make steering light and accurate.
Braking power is provided by four
hydraulically operated, self-adjusting drum brakes
that are sealed to protect from water, mud and other
debris, and 23-inch tires provide a comfortable
ride and maximum traction over a variety of surfaces.
There is a host of Authentic Kawasaki
Accessories available for the MULE 3010 Trans4x4
utility vehicle through Kawasaki dealers or they
can be purchased on the Internet at
www.buykawasaki.com.
Kawasaki Motors Corp., U.S.A. (KMC) markets and
sells at wholesale Kawasaki motorcycles, ATVs, personal
watercraft, utility vehicles and power products
through a network of more than 1,500 independent
retailers, with an additional 8,400 retailers specializing
in power products and general purpose engines. KMC
and its affiliates employ nearly 2,400 people in
the United States, with more than 350 of them located
at the Irvine, California headquarters.
Kawasaki’s tagline, “Let the good
times roll.™”, is recognized worldwide and the brand
is aggressively carrying its heritage of leading-edge
power, performance and exhilaration into the 21st
century. Information about Kawasaki’s complete line
of recreational products and Kawasaki affiliates
can be found on the Internet at
www.kawasaki.com.
2005 KAWASAKI MULE™ 3010 TRANS4X4
Features and Benefits
-
 With
just a few quick adjustments, it can be transformed
from a four-passenger to a two-passenger off-road
utility vehicle with an extended cargo bed
- In four-passenger mode, the can haul 400
pounds of cargo; in two-passenger mode, cargo
capacity is increased to 800 pounds
- Features same car-like controls as other
3000 series MULE utility vehicles
- Includes front under-hood storage space
- Rear bench seat includes retractable seat
belts and padded rear-passenger grab handles
- The four-stroke, V-twin industrial engine
produces exceptional torque at low engine speeds
- Fuel capacity has been increased nearly
20 percent over other 3000 series MULE utility
vehicles – from 5.3 gallons to 6.3 gallons
- Improved hour meter now starts when the
engine is started
- The continuously variable transmission features
high and low ranges plus reverse, giving the
operator the right gear range for every job
- Selectable four-wheel drive gives the operator
extra traction in adverse conditions
- Dual-mode differential can be “locked” for
additional pulling power or unlocked when traveling
across delicate terrain
- Rack-and-pinion steering helps to make steering
light and more precise
- MacPherson strut long-travel front suspension
and DeDion/leaf spring rear suspension can handle
heavy loads, yet provide a smooth ride when
the cargo box is empty
- Four wheel drum brakes are self-adjusting
and feature extra sealing for protection against
mud, dust and debris
- With an optional Kawasaki tow hitch, the
Trans can tow up to 1,200 pounds
- The muffler features a U.S. Forest Service-approved
spark arrestor
2005 KAWASAKI MULE™ 3010 TRANS4X4 SPECIFICATIONS*
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 Engine:
Four-stroke, overhead valve V-twin
- Displacement: 617cc
- Bore x stroke: 76 x 68mm
- Carburetor: Mikuni BW26-18
- Cooling: Liquid
- Ignition: Digital electronic
- Drive train: Continuously variable
transmission with high/low range; forward, neutral,
reverse
- Final drive: All-shaft; selectable
four-wheel drive; dual-mode rear differential
- Wheelbase: TBD
- Overall length: TBD
- Overall height: TBD
- Overall width: TBD
- Ground clearance: TBD
- Tires, front/rear: Tubeless 23 x
11-10
- Suspension, front/rear: Independent,
MacPherson strut-type / semi-independent, DeDion
axle with leaf springs and shocks
- Brakes, front/rear: Four-wheel sealed
hydraulic drum
- Turning radius: TBD
- Load capacity: TBD
- Bed capacity: 400 lbs. (4-pass. mode);
800 lbs. (2-pass. mode)
- Towing capacity: 1,200 lbs.
- Dry weight: TBD
- Fuel capacity: 6.3 gal.
- Instruments/lighting: Parking brake
warning light, coolant temperature warning light,
horn, 12V DC outlet, (2) 5/21-watt taillight/brakelight,
(2) 35-watt sealed-beam headlight
- Color: Hunter Green, Aztec Red, REALTREE
HARDWOODS GREEN® HD™ camouflage
* Specifications are subject to
change.
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