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Kawasaki Mule 3010 disel vs Kubota RTV
Deere lists what looks like the same exact unit for $3,999
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Kawasaki Mule 3010 disel vs Kubota RTV
Randy, in my neck of the woods, diesel Mules and RTV's are virtually the same price.
That said, the Mule still uses a drive belt(I think) while the RTV has a three speed HST. The Kubota is also about 300 pounds heavier. As far as I am concerned, that kicks it up into a different class.
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Kawasaki Mule 3010 disel vs Kubota RTV
You really wouldn't want more top speed. All of these units are so short coupled that they get really squirrelly over 25-30 mph.
I discovered that part of my complaint about lack of power was due to a severely clogged air filter. Summer months here are extremely dusty and will clog the air filter in just a few hours. I have to figure out a cleaner place to draw the air from.
Clean air filters, a change to synthetic motor oil, switching to Super UDT and a reduction to 23 inch wheel size should give me more power on the hills.
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Set the hand brake AND step on the brake pedal before you shift out of reverse.
When I do this I can feel the transmission "relax" and it shifts very easily.
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The only thing that comes to mind looking at the pictures is...... steroids.
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The big selling point for me was the difference in the transmissions.
Last I heard, everybody out there is still using rubber drive belts to get the power to the wheels. Belts become troublesome when exposed to water and must be replaced when worn. Kubota adapted the proven 3 speed HST from the 2910 class of tractors to drive the wheels.
The Kawasaki might be quicker (not faster)due to its lighter weight and probably gets a bit more horsepower to the wheels. The RTV transmission takes more horsepower to run.
I think the Kubota design makes it easier to fit with accessories such as windshields and cabs and I believe the are more work vehicle type options for the RTV.
Both diesels, Kawasaki and Kubota are about the same price as basic models... roughly $10K.
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