Cargo Capacity | 750 lbs | 450 lbs. | Pack Mule has a cargo capacity nearly 50% greater than Cushman, meaning you can get more done every trip. |
Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | Equal towing capacity doesn’t mean equal productivity. Pack Mule’s greater cargo capacity and much longer run time means more work done. |
Motor | Sealed AC motor | Separately excited DC motor. | The Pack Mule NXG’s standard AC motor delivers power more efficiently, and since it’s sealed and has no brushes to inspect and replace, it’s maintenance free. |
Battery | 245 amp/hour. Available in 36 v and 48 v. | 225 amp/hour. Available in 36 v only | Higher amps per hour increase runtime and battery life. Pack Mule provides nearly 10% more amp hours. For applications with heavy tow loads or inclines, the 48 v battery configuration is available. |
Steering | 1” steering pivot shaft. Front axle with tapered bearings and center support between front tires with precision ground, beveled and hardened gears with roller bearings at all pivot and support areas. | ¾” steering pivot and ¾” front axle with smaller bearings using push rods, levers and bushings. | Ease and precision of steering not only affect driver performance, but also safety, especially in close areas. Additionally, the more robust steering greatly reduces downtime. |
Braking | Programmable dual electronic regenerative braking. | 3-wheel hydraulic drum brakes | Regenerative braking not only stops the vehicle, but converts the resulting kinetic energy into energy stored by the battery, increasing time between charges. |
Tires | Heavy duty 6-ply Load Range C (90 PSI).
Wide-stance dual front tires. | 4-ply Load Range B (60 psi)
Single front tire. | Not only do Pack Mule’s heavier-duty tires increase load capacity, their 90-PSI inflation reduces rolling resistance, increasing the vehicle’s run time. The wide-stance tires provide greater stability and control. |
Instrumentation | Standard Smart View display with battery status, hours, and fault codes. | Battery status only. Hour meter available as an upgrade | The Smart View display provides the information needed for the most efficient use of the vehicle. The displayed fault codes simplify trouble shooting. |
Programmable Controller | Top-of-the-Line, tamper-proof fully programmable controller | Programmable Controller | Optimizes run time and extends battery life. |
Construction | Fully welded genuine diamond plate heavy-duty 14-gauge steel body over a 7-guage and 10-gauge frame | Embossed, lighter-weight 16-gauge steel | Pack Mule’s rugged construction stands up to heavy use, reducing downtime and increasing productivity. |
Hitch Plate | Multi-position hitch plate | Single position hitch plate. No upgrade. | Multi-position hitch plate allows hitch height to be adjusted to meet the specific application. |
Warranty | Three-year Warranty | Recently announced two-year warranty | Pack Mule’s confidence in its quality allowed it to introduce the industry’s first (and only) three-year warranty. Cushman has recently introduced their two-year warranty. |