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Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT 1000 vs Polaris General 1000

2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT 1000 vs 2025 Polaris General 1000: 48 vs 100 hp, 999 vs 999 cc, 1920 vs 1650 lb, $16,499 vs $18,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

UTV Utility

2025 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT 1000

999cc Inline-3, liquid-cooled

$16,499

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2025 Polaris General 1000
UTV Crossover

2025 Polaris General 1000

999cc Parallel-twin, liquid-cooled

$18,999

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At a glance

More power 48 hp vs 100 hp General 1000 wins
Lower price $16,499 vs $18,999 Mule PRO-FXT 1000 wins
Lighter 1920 lb vs 1650 lb General 1000 wins
Bigger engine 999 cc vs 999 cc Tie
Ground clearance 8.3 in vs 12 in General 1000 wins
Towing 2,000 lb vs 1,500 lb Mule PRO-FXT 1000 wins

Across measured specs the Mule PRO-FXT 1000 leads in 3 categories and the General 1000 in 4. Comparing UTVs, the Mule PRO-FXT 1000 runs a 999 cc inline-3 making about 48 hp, while the General 1000 uses a 999 cc parallel-twin rated near 100 hp. The General 1000 has the power edge (100 hp vs 48 hp). The General 1000 is lighter at 1650 lb (vs 1920 lb). At $16,499 the Mule PRO-FXT 1000 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Mule PRO-FXT 1000
Kawasaki · 2025
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General 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 100 hp
Fuel system EFI EFI
Starter Electric Electric
Drivetrain
Transmission Automatic CVT Automatic CVT (PVT)
Drive system Selectable 2WD/4WD 4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating 6 seats 2 seats
Dry weight 1920 lb (871 kg) 1650 lb (748 kg)
Overall width 64.4 in (163.6 cm) 62.5 in (158.8 cm)
Wheelbase 92.3 in (234.4 cm) 81 in (205.7 cm)
Ground clearance 8.3 in (21.1 cm) 12 in (30.5 cm)
Fuel capacity 7.9 gal (29.9 L) 9.5 gal (36 L)
Towing capacity 2,000 lb (907 kg) 1,500 lb (680 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base) $16,499 $18,999
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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