Kawasaki MULE - wikipedia Kawasaki MULE Kawasaki MULE Kawasaki MULE 3010 Diesel Overview Manufacturer Kawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine Production 1988 -- present Body and chassis Class UTV Body style Open cab utility vehicle The Kawasaki MULE ( Multi-Use Light Equipment ) is a series of lightweight Utility Task Vehicle that have been built by Kawasaki since 1988. Initially available with a 454 cc ( 27.70 cu in ) twin - cylinder engine in the original MULE 1000 model, the range has grown and been gradually updated over the years, and now includes both petrol and diesel variants. History In 1988, the first Kawasaki MULE was introduced in the form of the MULE 1000 ; it featured a water - cooled 454 cc ( 27.70 cu in ) twin - cylinder engine, which was fitted to an open - cab utility vehicle chassis. The MULE 1000 also featured a continuously variable transmission ( CVT ), independent suspension at the front and rear and a locking rear differential. The MULE 2010 was introduced in 1989, and featured a larger 535 cc ( 32.65 cu in ) engine, a high / low CVT transmission, selectable four - wheel - drive and a De Dion rear suspension. 1990 saw the introduction of three new MULEs ; the 2020, which was designed for golf courses and used a fan - cooled single - cylinder engine, the 2030, which was designed for industrial work, and the compact 500 model with a single seat. The MULE 2500 series was introduced in 1992 and featured a new 617 cc ( 37.65 cu in ) V - twin engine with a fan cooled CVT. The 2500 series also featured four wheel self - adjusting hydraulic brakes and introduced a high mounted air intake system for the engine and transmission that drew air through the rear cab frame tubes. The two - seat compact model 550 followed in 1996 and a turf version of that model, known as the 520, followed in 1999. The first diesel MULE with a 953 cc ( 58.2 cu in ) three - cylinder engine was introduced in 1999 as part of the 2500 series. The MULE 3000 series arrived the following year, combining the 2500 series ' V - twin petrol engines with a new continuously variable transmission and featuring new `` pick - up truck '' styling incorporating a storage compartment under the hood ; a diesel version followed in 2003. 2005 saw the introduction of a four - seat version of the 3000 series and the compact 600 series, which featured an upgraded suspension, a 401 cc ( 24.47 cu in ) engine, and new `` high volume '' bodywork similar to the 3000 series. In 2009, the 4000 series followed, with both petrol and diesel versions being available. In 2014, the new MULE PRO-FXT was introduced, featuring a fuel - injected 812 cc ( 49.55 cu in ) straight - three engine, a CVT transmission, and a cab that could seat up to six people. References ^ Jump up to : `` MULE Museum ''. Canadian Kawasaki Motors Inc. Retrieved 27 December 2014. Jump up ^ Kawasaki MULE 2510 / MULE 2520 Utility Vehicle Service Manual, third edition pp. 15 - 8 ^ Jump up to : `` Kawasaki Utility Vehicle History 1988 -- 2012, Recreation Vehicle History 2008 -- 2012 '' ( PDF ). Kawasaki. Retrieved 27 December 2014. Jump up ^ Sosebee, Rick. `` UTV Review : 2015 Kawasaki Mule PRO-FXT ''. Outdoor Life. Retrieved 27 December 2014. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kawasaki Mule. Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kawasaki_MULE&oldid=750742207 '' Categories : Kawasaki ATVs Hidden categories : Commons category without a link on Wikidata Talk About Wikipedia Add links This page was last edited on 21 November 2016, at 15 : 45. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: who makes the diesel engine in the kawasaki mule
Answer: Kawasaki Heavy Industries Motorcycle & Engine