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Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX 1000 vs Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000

2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX 1000 vs 2025 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000: 48 vs 82 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1852 vs 1900 lb, $14,999 vs $19,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

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2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX 1000

999cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled

$14,999

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2025 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000
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2025 Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$19,999

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At a glance

More power 48 hp vs 82 hp Ranger Crew XP 1000 wins
Lower price $14,999 vs $19,999 Mule PRO-FX 1000 wins
Lighter 1852 lb vs 1900 lb Mule PRO-FX 1000 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 999 cc Tie
Ground clearance 8.3 in vs 13 in Ranger Crew XP 1000 wins
Towing 2,000 lb vs 2,500 lb Ranger Crew XP 1000 wins

Across measured specs the Mule PRO-FX 1000 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger Crew XP 1000 in 5. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Mule PRO-FX 1000 runs a 999 cc inline-3 making about 48 hp, while the Ranger Crew XP 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 82 hp. The Ranger Crew XP 1000 has the power edge (82 hp vs 48 hp). The Mule PRO-FX 1000 is lighter at 1852 lb (vs 1900 lb). At $14,999 the Mule PRO-FX 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Mule PRO-FX 1000
Kawasaki · 2025
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Ranger Crew XP 1000
Polaris · 2025
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Engine
Displacement 999 cc 999 cc
Engine configuration Inline-3 Parallel-twin
Cylinders 3 2
Cooling Liquid Liquid
Power (approx.) 48 hp 82 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD 4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 3 seats 6 seats
Dry weight 1852 lb (840 kg) 1900 lb (862 kg)
Overall width 64 in (162.6 cm) 62.5 in (158.8 cm)
Wheelbase 92.3 in (234.4 cm) 116 in (294.6 cm)
Ground clearance 8.3 in (21.1 cm) 13 in (33 cm)
Fuel capacity 7.9 gal (29.9 L) 11.5 gal (43.5 L)
Towing capacity 2,000 lb (907 kg) 2,500 lb (1134 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $14,999 $19,999
Model year 2025 2025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

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