Which is better for hauling a family around a property?

The Pro-FXT 820 EPS, because its bed converts to carry up to six people. The FXR 1000 seats three.

Which has more power for steep hills?

The FXR 1000. Its 70 hp and 61.5 lb-ft beat the 820's 48 lb-ft, and it also tows up to 2,000 lb.

Do they share the same drivetrain?

Yes. Both use a CVT with high, low, neutral and reverse, selectable 2WD/4WD, shaft final drive, a locking rear differential and engine braking.

Is the FXR 1000 worth stepping up to?

If you do not need six seats, yes. You get more power, more towing, more ground clearance, a stronger alternator and a 3-year warranty.

Which is easier to handle on tight trails?

The 820 EPS. It is lighter than the roughly 1,768 lb FXR, though the FXR's extra ground clearance helps on rough ground.

Both are durable Kawasaki work machines with the same drivetrain design. The FXR's 3-year warranty gives more coverage up front.

Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT 820 EPS vs Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR 1000

The Mule Pro-FXR 1000 is the stronger machine: 70 hp and 61.5 lb-ft from a 999cc twin, a 90-amp alternator, 2,000 lb towing and a 3-year warranty. The Pro-FXT 820 EPS counters with a 3-cylinder 812cc engine, 48 lb-ft, a 75-amp alternator and the FXT's three-to-six-seat convertible bed, which the FXR does not offer. Both use the same CVT, selectable 2WD/4WD, shaft drive and locking rear differential, so the choice comes down to power and warranty versus extra seating. Owners of the 820 describe it as smooth and quiet but modest under load; the 1000 draws praise for torque and hill climbing.

Choose the Mule Pro-FXT 820 EPS if you need to carry up to six people and want the smoother, quieter three-cylinder engine.
Choose the Mule Pro FXR 1000 if you want the most power, towing capacity and warranty coverage in a three-seat Pro chassis.

Prices

Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT 820 EPS: $16,499.00 at westcentralpowersports (last seen Nov 11)
Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR 1000: $14,999.00 at Trailsport Motors (last seen Nov 13)
Difference: the Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR 1000 is $1,500.00 cheaper than the Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT 820 EPS at the latest prices (Nov 11 and Nov 13)

	Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT 820 EPS	Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR 1000
Engine	812cc three-cylinder, 48.0 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm	999cc two-cylinder, 70 hp at 6,500 rpm, 61.5 lb-ft at 4,500 rpm
Seating	FXT layout converts between three and six seats	Three seats, fixed
Towing	Not rated at 2,000 lb like the FXR	2,000 lb
Alternator output	75 amp max	90 amp max
Ground clearance	Lower than the FXR	13.2 in max, 12.2 in standard
Warranty	Standard Kawasaki coverage	3-year warranty stated by the seller
Drivetrain	CVT, selectable 2WD/4WD, shaft, locking rear differential, engine braking	Same CVT, 4WD, shaft, locking rear differential and engine braking
Curb weight	Lighter than the FXR	About 1,768 lb

Spec	Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT 820 EPS	Kawasaki Mule Pro FXR 1000
Engine	—	4-stroke, 2-cylinder, DOHC, liquid-cooled, gas
Displacement	—	999cc
Maximum Horsepower	—	70.0 hp¹ @ 6,500 rpm
Maximum Torque	—	61.5 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission	—	Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with (…
Fuel Capacity	—	7.9 gal
Cargo Bed Dimensions	—	37.6 x 53.3 x 11.0 in
Cargo Bed Load Capacity	—	999/600 lb CA Model
Seating Capacity	—	3
Towing Capacity	—	2,000 lb
Ground Clearance	—	13.2 in (max), 12.2 in (std)
Curb Weight	—	1,768.4/1,770.6 lb* CA Model

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