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2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX 1000
999cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled
$14,999
View full specsKawasaki Mule PRO-FX 1000 vs Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Premium
2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FX 1000 vs 2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Premium: 48 vs 110 hp, 999 cc vs 1498 cc, 1852 lb dry vs 2473 lb dry, $14,999 vs $29,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
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2025 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 Premium
1498cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled
$29,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power48 hpvs110 hpRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Lower price$14,999vs$29,999Mule PRO-FX 1000 wins
Weight1852 lb dryvs2473 lb dryMule PRO-FX 1000 wins
Bigger engine999 ccvs1498 ccRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Ground clearance8.3 invs15 inRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Towing2,000 lbvs3,500 lbRanger XD 1500 Premium wins
Across measured specs the Mule PRO-FX 1000 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger XD 1500 Premium in 5. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Mule PRO-FX 1000 uses a 999 cc inline-3 with about 48 hp, while the Ranger XD 1500 Premium uses a 1498 cc inline-3 with about 110 hp. The Ranger XD 1500 Premium has the power edge (110 hp vs 48 hp). The Mule PRO-FX 1000 is lighter at 1852 lb (vs 2473 lb). At $14,999 the Mule PRO-FX 1000 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Mule PRO-FX 1000 Kawasaki · 2025 View | Ranger XD 1500 Premium Polaris · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 999 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine configuration | Inline-3 | Inline-3 |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 48 hp | 110 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic (SteelDrive) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | 4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 3 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1852 lb (840 kg) | 2473 lb (1122 kg) |
| Overall width | 64 in (162.6 cm) | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 92.3 in (234.4 cm) | 89 in (226.1 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 8.3 in (21.1 cm) | 15 in (38.1 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.9 gal (29.9 L) | 13.6 gal (51.5 L) |
| Towing capacity | 2,000 lb (907 kg) | 3,500 lb (1588 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $14,999 | $29,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.