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2025 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4
401cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$8,999
View full specsKawasaki Mule SX 4x4 vs Polaris Ranger 500
2025 Kawasaki Mule SX 4x4 vs 2026 Polaris Ranger 500: 22 vs 28 hp, 401 vs 499 cc, 1091 vs 1210 lb, $8,999 vs $9,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2026 Polaris Ranger 500
499cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$9,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power22 hpvs28 hpRanger 500 wins
Lower price$8,999vs$9,999Mule SX 4x4 wins
Lighter1091 lbvs1210 lbMule SX 4x4 wins
Bigger engine401 ccvs499 ccRanger 500 wins
Ground clearance6.5 invs10 inRanger 500 wins
Towing1,100 lbvs1,500 lbRanger 500 wins
Across measured specs the Mule SX 4x4 leads in 2 categoriesand the Ranger 500 in 6. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Mule SX 4x4 runs a 401 cc single-cylinder making about 22 hp, while the Ranger 500 uses a 499 cc single-cylinder rated near 28 hp. The Ranger 500 has the power edge (28 hp vs 22 hp). The Mule SX 4x4 is lighter at 1091 lb (vs 1210 lb). At $8,999 the Mule SX 4x4 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Mule SX 4x4 Kawasaki · 2025 View | Ranger 500 Polaris · 2026 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 401 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Air | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 22 hp | 28 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT (PVT) |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Dry weight | 1091 lb (495 kg) | 1210 lb (549 kg) |
| Overall width | 55.1 in (140 cm) | 58.5 in (148.6 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 61.6 in (156.5 cm) | 73 in (185.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) | 10 in (25.4 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.5 gal (13.2 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,100 lb (499 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $8,999 | $9,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2026 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.