Kawasaki Mule 550 Utility Vehicle

Kawasaki Lineup for 2000

Apr. 01, 2000 By Eddie Perez
MODELS

Bayou 220 ATV
Bayou 300 4x4
Bayou 300 ATV
Lakota 300
Lakota 300 ATV
Mojave 250
Mule 2500 Util. Veh.
Mule 2510 Diesel Util. Veh.
Mule 2510 Util Veh.
Mule 2520 Util. Veh.
Mule 520 Util. Veh.
Prairie 300 ATV 4x4
Prairie 300 ATV
Prairie 400 4x4 ATV
Prairie 400 ATV
2000 KAWASAKI MULE 550 UTILITY VEHICLE The MULE 550 is a multifaceted utility vehicle that is larger than a full-sized ATV, but smaller than a compact pickup truck. Designed to drive like a car, it has a truck-like bench seat for two and a tilting rear cargo bed. The Mule 550 is powered by an air-cooled 2 86cc OHV four-stroke single-cylinder engine and features a dual-mode differential. Transmitting power to the rear wheels is Kawasaki's continuously variable belt-drive automatic transmission which eases driver operation and increases both engine and powertrain life. With a cargo capacity of 350 pounds and a towing capacity of 900 pounds, the Mule 550 is assembled in Lincoln, Nebraska and has a suggested retail price of $5,399.
USFS-approved spark arrestor.
Dual mode differential.
Bench seat for two people.
Rack and pinion steering with adjustable steering column.
Full 4-wheel suspension.
Standard hour meter.
20 mph governed top speed.
SPECIFICATIONS
2000 KAWASAKI MULE 55O UTILITY VEHICLE

Model

Mule 550 UTILITY VEHICLE

Engine

4-stroke, Single-Cylinder

Displacement

286cc

Bore x Stroke

78 X 60mm

Carburetor

Mikuni BV24- 18

Cooling

Forced Air

Ignition

Transistorized electronic

Drive Train

Automatic torque converter; forward, neutral, reverse

Final drive

Dual-mode rear differential

Wheelbase

66.2 in.

Overall length

103 in.

Overall width

50.9 in.

Overall height

70.5 in.

Ground clearance

6.3 in.

Tires, front/rear

Tubeless 22 x 9-10/Tubeless 22 x 11-10

Brakes, front/rear

4-wheel hydraulic drums

Turning radius

10.5 feet

Load capacity

882 lbs.

Bed capacity

353 lbs.

Towing capacity

900 lbs.

Dry weight

781 lbs.

Fuel capacity

4.2 gals.

Colors

Hunter Green, Firecracker Red

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