Hey Minehunter:
I have seen the new machine from Arctic Cat and it looks pretty good. I wonder what kind of engine it has. Can you get roll bars like a mule? Is it a 4x4 or just two wheel drive with a rear differential lock like a gator. I haven't been able to find very much information on the machine. Do you know where I can find some?

Waco4whlr

 

I don't have the info handy and I won't be able to get any until Monday. I have just been invited to go on a big ATV campout with some of the guys I hang with so I have to get ready. Supposed to be just a guy thing and they're leaving at 4:00 and it's already 1:20.

 

I think you should realy look into the Polaris Ranger 4x4. It has a much more powerfull motor (30 Hp vs 20) that is ALOT easier to be modified if you would ever need more power. It is also a single cylinder instead of a twin-- which means less parts.

And if the motor isn't enough for you to swap over to the Ranger then the rest of the machine is MORE than enough reason. The Ranger has MUCH better tires, a suspension that doesn't even begin to compare with the Mules, the polaris 4wd system, more ground clearance(if I had my tablet I would you the TRUE measurements I took myself from each), a more comfortable seating arangement, a larger rear bed capacity, larger fuel capacity, higher top speed, higher towing capacity, and more.

So I don't understand why someone would choose the Mule over the Ranger unless they were getting the Diesel, then the Mule is the only choice-- for now.

 

If your looking for a diesel utility vehicle like the mule - I just saw a John Deere Gator that was diesel. I don't know if they are a new model or not - but they do exist. Just to let you know.

 

I don't care for the Gator's at all. They have no rear suspension, no front drive, and NO protection for the belt drive. So if you splash threw a mud puddle you will be looking at a wet belt.