Time for a new battery. Any recommendations?

Watching. I don't need one yet but have been considering a larger maybe an Optima as I add more accessories all the time. There is space in the battery box. Some of the guys on the mule facebook site have gone to two batteries I am not sure I want to go that far but it is a factory kawasaki kit for two batteries.

Will be watching this. No need for me for the foreseeable future, but it will happen eventually.

ldg397 said:

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Watching. I don't need one yet but have been considering a larger maybe an Optima as I add more accessories all the time. There is space in the battery box. Some of the guys on the mule facebook site have gone to two batteries I am not sure I want to go that far but it is a factory kawasaki kit for two batteries.

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2 batteries makes sense.
I have a wench and that sucker drains my battery to nothing...
Although I don't have any room in the battery box

A "wench" and a winch don't typically use the same batteries...

Two batteries are always better than one. Point of information on batteries. Go Batteryshark. Com for the best prices. Have purchased several for my 4 wheelers. Good quality and great prices. Usually arrived within 3-4 days.

Brazos1865 said:

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A "wench" and a winch don't typically use the same batteries...

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Sounds like he has a really good wench though....

Check out this video for installation of second battery and location. Crap I think this video just cost me a lot of money.

I've had luck with the Odyssey Extreme. My buddy has a bunch of lights & soundbars & stuff on his Razr & swears by his Optima Yellow Top. I looked into them and it appears something happened in 2017 and their quality went to hell. The dual battery setup looks like a viable option. With 2 Odyssey Extremes, I wouldn't have a battery worry in the world.

Looks like way too much work and garbage for the second battery to me. I've never had an issue with winch or electronics draining my battery, and I've used the hell out of my winch at times.

I want a mule pro fxt very badly

kyledr04 said:

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I want a mule pro fxt very badly

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They are a solid machine. Not nearly as fast as the Rangers, but more robust and better built overall IMO (which is limited, admittedly). Biggest thing for me that swayed me to the Mule was the ability to change seat configurations without modifying the wheel base and the 3 year warranty that is standard. I drive the hell out of mine, it's just fun.

schmellba99 said:

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kyledr04 said:

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I want a mule pro fxt very badly

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They are a solid machine. Not nearly as fast as the Rangers, but more robust and better built overall IMO (which is limited, admittedly). Biggest thing for me that swayed me to the Mule was the ability to change seat configurations without modifying the wheel base and the 3 year warranty that is standard. I drive the hell out of mine, it's just fun.

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I just got a Can-Am Defender XD8 and so far love it. I looked long and hard at the Mules but went for the v-twin engine instead.

I read on one of the Kawasaki forums that there's a stop sale right now because of a recall. I might go buy one otherwise. Would be fun since we're stuck at home.

There's very few used ones for sale and the prices are so close to a new one that its probably not worth it.

kyledr04 said:

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I read on one of the Kawasaki forums that there's a stop sale right now because of a recall. I might go buy one otherwise. Would be fun since we're stuck at home.

There's very few used ones for sale and the prices are so close to a new one that its probably not worth it.

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Yes, the current holdup is getting approval from the feds on the repair. It's silly that something like this warrants a stop sale order, but apparently that's how these things work - when a recall is issued, the DOT (I assume) must approve the corrective measures. I have a couple of recalls on mine at the moment, none of them are anything major and I still use my buggy almost daily.

Somewhat related.... I have been watching prices on rangers and noticed a couple of 2019s that have been sitting on the floor for a while have gone up in price in the last week. What the hell? Are they expecting stimulus checks to buy Rangers? If you're getting a stimulus check, you probably shouldn't buy a ranger.

Crazy. I've been hoping for a huge sale

Question about these contraptions. I've never been in one. I just need to be able to haul 6 people up an average 13% grade (steeper in some parts) for a quarter mile. Will all of the major players (CanAm, Kawasaki, Polaris, Honda, etc) accomplish that task easily? Looks like these run $10-15k -- will that be good enough to accomplish my task?

I'm looking right now. Just need a lower priced machine that I will leave at the deer lease. Only carry one or two people and terrain is mostly flat but does have some muddy creek/river crossings. Kinda narrowed it down between a Mule 610 or Polaris Ranger 570 either new or used. Interested in any opinions. .

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I'm looking right now. Just need a lower priced machine that I will leave at the deer lease. Only carry one or two people and terrain is mostly flat but does have some muddy creek/river crossings. Kinda narrowed it down between a Mule 610 or Polaris Ranger 570 either new or used. Interested in any opinions. .

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A 610 mule would be good for that. My dad's is a workhorse. The ride rough. The newer version, a mule sx might be better.

No experience with a ranger 570 but it would likely be ok too. Lots of Ranger owners here.

You're in a much better position wanting a single seat vs crew. So much cheaper and less demand. Good deals new and used.

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Somewhat related.... I have been watching prices on rangers and noticed a couple of 2019s that have been sitting on the floor for a while have gone up in price in the last week. What the hell? Are they expecting stimulus checks to buy Rangers? If you're getting a stimulus check, you probably shouldn't buy a ranger.

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Could be due to 0% interest offers. If they are offering that or are about to start offering it.

Sodadude said:

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Question about these contraptions. I've never been in one. I just need to be able to haul 6 people up an average 13% grade (steeper in some parts) for a quarter mile. Will all of the major players (CanAm, Kawasaki, Polaris, Honda, etc) accomplish that task easily? Looks like these run $10-15k -- will that be good enough to accomplish my task?

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They will all do that, it comes down to things like options, comfort, warranty, etc.

Mule Pro is the only one that I know of (don't claim to know everything about all of them) that can change seat configurations in the same wheelbase. And that is a hell of a nice feature to have IMO. But any of the major brands will do what you need it to do without any real issues.