Cargo Capacity | 1,200 lbs | 1,050 lbs. (Stated cargo capacity of 1250 includes a 200-lb operator allowance) | Pack Mule’s 20% greater deck load capacity means that it can carry more each trip, reducing the number of trips and increasing productivity. |
Towing Capacity | 2,000 lbs., upgradable to 5,000 lbs. | 2500 lbs. | Similar tow capacity doesn’t necessarily mean equal productivity. Pack Mule’s 20% more cargo capacity and it’s better energy management system mean it can do more work every day. |
Deck Space | 48” x 31.5” standard with six optional sizes | 60" x 30" | The 48″ x 31.5″ deck is standard, but if you really need decks with more space, Pack Mule has them. |
Battery | 245 amp/hour | 232 amp/hour Upgrade available. | Pack Mule amp/hour advantage provides greater run time as well as longer battery life. |
Motor | 9.7 hp sealed AC no-maintenance motor | 6 hp shunt motor | Pack Mule’s more powerful motor, coupled with the industry’s most advanced controller, provides you with the power you need when you need it. Since the AC motor has no brushes to inspect or replace, it is maintenance free. |
Instrumentation | Smart View display with battery status, hour meter and fault codes displayed. | Battery Status Indicator only. Upgrade available. | The Smart View display provides the information needed for the most efficient use of the vehicle. The displayed fault codes simplify trouble shooting. |
Cargo Deck Material | Melomine Laminated Decking | Painted Plywood Decking | Melomine lamination provides longer life and prevents early failure due to warping or splitting. |
Ergonomic Matting | Standard | Available as an upgrade | Ergonomic matting in the operator area increases operator comfort and reduces operator fatigue allowing for safer vehicle operation. |
Programmable high-frequency charger | Standard | High-frequency charger, but not programmable | Optimizes run time and extends battery life. |
Adjustable Backrest | Standard | Available as an upgrade. | Increases operator comfort, productivity, and safety. |
Warranty | Three-year Warranty No Hour Limits | Three-year Warranty or 3,000 hours, whichever comes first | Pack Mule’s industry-leading warranty offers 3 full years without limitations. Competitors offer 1-3 year warranties, all with 1,000-hour limits per year. |
Free Trial | Pack Mule will configure the vehicle to your specs and get it to you. | Might provide a demo of a standard vehicle through a dealer | The best place to compare vehicles is in your own work environment. We make that easy by providing the vehicle, configured to your specifications, and letting you use it for a week. If our competitor will do the same, you can compare them side by side. |
Delivery Time/Configured to Order | As little as 48 hours. Up to 3 weeks on larger orders. | Standard products are often available at the dealer’s, but special configurations are another matter. | Responsiveness is a basic part of our customer service. We can get you your vehicle quickly. The same is true for parts. |