Cargo Capacity | 1,000 lbs | 450 lbs. | The Pack Mule PMT-4500 provides more than twice the cargo capacity and can get more done every trip. |
Towing Capacity | 5,000 lbs. | 5000 lbs. | Even with an even towing capacity, Pack Mule’s greater cargo capacity and more efficient energy management mean greater productivity. |
Deck Size | Rear: 37.5" x 25"
Front: 37.5" x 18"
(Total: 1612.5 sq. inches) | 33.5" x 21"
(Total: 703 sq. inches) | Pack Mule provides more than twice the deck capacity and that means fewer trips, easier loading, increased productivity and lower maintenance and labor costs. |
Motor | 13.2 hp sealed A/C motor on 36 v. (17.7 hp on 48 v.) | Separately excited DC motor. | Pack Mule’s sealed A/C motor provides more efficient use of power. It’s sealed against foreign objects, and because it’s A/C, it has no brushes to inspect and replace. It’s a maintenance-free motor. |
Battery | 245 amp/hour. 36 v. and 48 v. configurations available. | 225 amp per hour. Upgrade available. 36 v. only | Higher amps per hour increase runtime and battery life. Pack Mule provides almost 10% more amp hours. |
Steering | Precision Rack and Pinion
Heavy Duty 1” steering pivot shaft.
Front axle with tapered bearings and center support between front tires. | 3/4" steering pivot and 3/4" front axle wih 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 regenerative braking. | 3-wheel hydraulic drum | The Pack Mule NXG’s dual regenerative braking captures more of the kinetic energy created by the brakes, meaning longer run time between charges and less brake pad wear. |
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 | 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 necessary to use the vehicle efficiently. The fault codes make trouble shooting quicker and simpler. |
Programmable high-frequency charger | Programmable charger with temperature compensation and automatic cell equalization. | On-board charger. | Pack Mule’s top of the line controller with temperature compensation and automatic cell equalization extends battery life and reduces downtime. |
Frame | 7 gauge and 10-gauge unibody frame with fully welded, genuine diamond-plate 14-gauge steel body | Lighter-weight 16-gauge steel. | The same heavy-duty steel we’ve been using for more than 30 years, providing greater reliability in high-volume industrial applications. |
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 | 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. |