As Kawasaki's smallest utility vehicle, the MULE 550 has a light dry weight of 781 pounds and its 50. 9 x 103-inch overall dimensions allow it to be hauled in the cargo bed of a full-size pickup truck. Once in use, the MULE 550 works like a truck and its compact size and ability to tackle rough terrain allow it to go where a regular truck cannot. This MULE gets its power from a durable 286cc single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke industrial engine that has proven its reliability in previous models. An internal engine balancer reduces engine vibration. The air intake is located high in the cab frame to draw air from the cleanest, driest and coolest place on the MULE for strong performance and less maintenance. Other maintenance saving features include a spin-on oil filter, dual-element air cleaner, visible battery and electronic ignition. The 550 comes equipped with a quiet, large-volume muffler with a U. S. Forest Service (USFS) approved spark arrestor. The engine produces plenty of power to haul most load requirements in light commercial, industrial or farming applications. An 882-pound vehicle load capacity allows the MULE 550 to carry over 350 pounds in the 36. 8 x 43. 3 x 9. 8-inch tilting cargo bed. An additional 900-pound towing capacity can be utilized when it is equipped with an optional trailer hitch.