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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: txtrophy85] #1615893 08/23/10 01:32 PM
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I have had both and my only advice is, if you go the Ranger route, get the extended warranty.


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: Chivo] #1616703 08/23/10 07:33 PM
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Not my website, but I purchased one from these guys. I am actually looking to upgrade to one of the vans.
http://www.bulldogoffroad.com/


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: ellasdad] #1623569 08/26/10 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted By: ellasdad
Not my website, but I purchased one from these guys. I am actually looking to upgrade to one of the vans.
http://www.bulldogoffroad.com/

The vans are really nice. Your going to have to beef up the bumpers for sure. Have the automatics and they run great, have a strong 4x4. Only drawback is the bed area for carrying game. Have mounted a 50# tailgate feeder on the front and then added a fold up style game carrier to the back bumper. They are super quiet and lots of room. These guys on the website added a extended cab on a Suzuki Carry and did a good job on one of ours. Suzuki is the best made one of the ones I have seen but it had a really bad 4 wheel drive.



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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: txtrophy85] #1662809 09/11/10 05:09 PM
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6 wheel ranger is the way to go


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: txpw] #1663255 09/11/10 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted By: txpw
6 wheel ranger is the way to go

The 6 wheeler is a beast. up



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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: txtrophy85] #1665129 09/12/10 10:01 PM
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i have a ranger and have been nothing but please with it. it is very rugged, can handle some very rough terrain that you could not go through in a truck. has much more suspension travel than a mule. mules have metal beds though and can carry a little more weight in the bed. still, i have filled the bed of my ranger with rocks or firewood before and have not overloaded it. has unbelievable towing power.

if i had to do it all over again, i would still buy a ranger. i have ridden in plenty of mules and have not been nearly as impressed as i have with my ranger and its 4 or 5 yrs old.


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: jackh] #1665135 09/12/10 10:04 PM
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but those japanese mini trucks from over seas seem badass. if i had the money id get one for sure. the one on duck commander is sick. i would just be worried about having it serviced. the local polaris dealer will come out to my place and pick up my ranger for service when needed and then trailer it back.


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: DoubleB20] #1665744 09/13/10 01:55 AM
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Finally got it put together, now bring on Oct. and some cool weather.



Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: Chet] #1666039 09/13/10 03:21 AM
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Nice rig Chet! up



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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: Ranger Man] #1666769 09/13/10 03:02 PM
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That's sweet Chet! How much did that dog box set you back? Is it custom built or stock like that?


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: DoubleB20] #1666938 09/13/10 03:54 PM
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Custom, turned out fine but I won't give the name of the guy on the board cause you can't rely on his work or his word. But I'm sure he's well known in the Ft Worth area. Had my Mule for over a month and told me it was done 4 times, and it wasn't. Had to stand there for 3 hours while they finished it to be sure it was all there. The kids who work for him are pretty good. Him not so much.........I'll PM you the info.


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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: Chet] #1667254 09/13/10 05:48 PM
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I like the Mule the best. Some of the Rangers have a design flaw. Their tail lights wrap around the end of the bed and reduces it to less than the 49 inches you get out of most UTVs. The Mule has the best bed in the business.

I went with the Gator because I can haul it in my pickup, but that's not what this thread is about.



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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: bill oxner] #1667996 09/13/10 09:58 PM
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I love my 2010 Ranger


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: DoubleB20] #1668127 09/13/10 10:54 PM
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One of the things I like best is the 18 gal water tank, lets me take enough of the water they're used to for a 2-3 day hunt. And a fan system.

Whoops got off subject, so I like my Mule cheers


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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: txtrophy85] #1810051 11/06/10 09:52 PM
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I have a '09 Ranger Crew with winch and oversize tires as well as an '09 Mule Trans4x4 4010 with FI and power steering with oversize tires and a winch. The Ranger is much more powerful and smooth riding. I got both at the same time.
I've put 10 times the hours on the Ranger vs the Mule. The one Mule advantage is when winching.


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: txtrophy85] #1810058 11/06/10 09:55 PM
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I have a '09 Ranger Crew with winch and oversize tires as well as an '09 Mule Trans4x4 4010 with FI and power steering with oversize tires and a winch. The Ranger is much more powerful and smooth riding. I got both at the same time.
I've put 10 times the hours on the Ranger vs the Mule. The one Mule advantage is when winching. The bed on the Mule Trans4x4 is better too. Being able to make it bigger is great.


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: nwtchunter] #1811249 11/07/10 07:23 PM
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I have a 2010 Ranger Crew and it is a remarkabke ride


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: jim1961] #1825730 11/11/10 09:47 PM
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Big Red if I had to buy one but nothing like the toyota!
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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: Chet] #1826186 11/12/10 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted By: Chet
One of the things I like best is the 18 gal water tank, lets me take enough of the water they're used to for a 2-3 day hunt. And a fan system.

Whoops got off subject, so I like my Mule cheers


What are you going to do when it rains or go by a water trough, tell them not to drink. I wish my dogs were that smart.



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Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: tigger] #1829702 11/13/10 06:27 AM
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I have a 2006 Mule and it has been great - only oil changes up to now. Our neighbor bought a 2009 Ranger and that thing has been in/out of the shop at least 3 times over the last 2 years. I am sold on the Mules.


Re: Kawasaki Mule vs. Polaris Ranger [Re: tigger] #1830319 11/13/10 08:05 PM
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It's not that my dogs are smart, they just have good taste.


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