When work turns to play and a hunting excursion with a buddy deep into the wilderness becomes your play of choice, there’s no better choice than a camouflaged 2011 Kawasaki Mule™ 610 4x4 XC Realtree® APG™ HD.®

Expanded Off-Road Capability in a Stealthy Camouflage Wrapper

When work turns to play and a hunting excursion with a buddy deep into the wilderness becomes your play of choice, there’s no better choice than a camouflaged 2011 Kawasaki Mule™ 610 4x4 XC Realtree® APG™ HD.®

Designed for more intense off-roading than a standard Mule, but offering every bit of the hauling capacity and functionality that made the standard Mule 610 4x4 such a legend, the 4x4 XC Realtree melds a camouflage body to the mix for what amounts to the perfect hunting vehicle.

The primary visual giveaway to the XC’s off-road goodness is its aggressive, 26-inch Maxxis Bighorn radial tires mounted on 12-inch rims. But there’s also a load of features designed to complement the XC’s more aggressive nature and infuse it with a large helping of what can only be described as cool factor.

The standard Mule 610 4x4 can go just about anywhere, but the new 4x4 XC takes that functionality quite a few steps further. Not only do those burly 26-inch Maxxis tires provide loads more traction, their extra width increases the Mule’s track by 1.3 inches. Their greater height also gives this Mule a full 8.1 inches of ground clearance. Combined with longer front and rear suspension, this helps the Mule climb over large obstacles, while standard skid plates protect vital systems.

When designing the XC Realtree, Kawasaki engineers made room for those large tires by kicking the Mule’s front bumper forward 1.2 inches. And while they were at it, the team added special Realtree camouflage graphics, a comfortable seat covered in a pliable, durable material and a small-diameter sport steering wheel lifted straight from the Kawasaki Teryx™.
 
In spite of its wide-ranging capabilities and radical design, you can be sure of the XC’s reliable and economical drivetrain. A durable, 401cc fan-cooled overhead-valve engine mated to a continuously variable transmission (CVT) feeds power to all four wheels as needed, and simple automotive controls mean it couldn’t be much easier to operate. An enrichening system partially opens the throttle for easy engine starts, hot or cold, and the Mule can be started in forward (Hi or Lo) or reverse gear, provided the brake pedal is applied. Select 2WD or 4WD and away you go.

MacPherson strut front suspension and rack-and-pinion steering combine great bump absorption with light handling, while the Mule’s mid-engine layout and swingarm rear suspension provide plentiful traction in back. A powerful braking system brings it all to a reliable halt.

As fun and hunt-oriented as it looks, the XC is all about working. A special black-texture paint applied to its 400-pound capacity all-steel tilting cargo bed allows even greater aesthetics and durability, while a 1,100-pound towing capacity means you can haul whatever hunting gear you need. Dual cup holders help keep hunters hydrated, a capacious glove box can carry more than just gloves, and the front hood pops open to reveal more than 12 gallons worth of storage. Accessories include an enclosed cab, snow plow, winch and soft or hard tops, all available through Kawasaki dealers.