Kawasaki MULE 2510 – specifications
Built: 1997 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1997 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Kawasaki KAF300 – the Mule 500 compact utility vehicle
The Kawasaki Mule is regarded as the origin of the utility vehicle category: the idea was born in August 1980 in San Diego, California, on a cocktail napkin. Three employees of a Kawasaki distributor, Rocky Mountain Kawasaki, sketched a four-wheeled vehicle for two people that could carry heavier loads than an ATV; it was first called the "Pony Truck".
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The designation KAF300 refers to the Mule 500, built from 1990 to 1996. It has a 286 cc four-stroke engine and a tilting cargo bed. Compact utility vehicles like this are used for farm, field, hunting and works tasks.
Listed in the register: Kawasaki KAF300 B1.
Sources: Kawasaki Mule, MFG Supply KAF300 Mule 500
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 15 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 2correct |
| Displacement | 617 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 2,845 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,460 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 603 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 966 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 24.9 kW/t (15 kW / 0.6 t)
Power class: Compact (< 40 hp)
Stronger than 7% of the tractors in the register — out of 15,663 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Kawasaki MULE 2510 have?
The Kawasaki MULE 2510 delivers 15 kW.
How much does the Kawasaki MULE 2510 weigh?
The unladen weight is 603 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kawasaki MULE 2510?
966 kg.
What engine does the Kawasaki MULE 2510 have?
2 cylinders, 617 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Kawasaki MULE 2510?
2,845 mm × 1,460 mm.
When was the Kawasaki MULE 2510 built?
Production years: 1997.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Load the hydraulics and watch for sag.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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