Kawasaki Mule Lifeguard in Kaaui

Kawasaki Mule - Lifeguard Vehicle

Lydgate Beach - Kauai, Hawaii

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Lydgate Beach Park on the island of Kauai is a great location for snorkeling in the protected swim area, but dangerous waves break on the outer reefs and coral and rocks create a few hazards that require the beach to be under the watch of lifeguards from the Kauai Fire Department (KFD).

The Kauai Fire Department has lifeguards on duty and they depend on their 2007 Kawasaki Mule 3010 for first aid and rescue services along the beach. The Mule carries their rescue surfboard, first aid equipment and other rescue supplies. The 4 x 4 UTV extends the normal reach of the KFD lifeguards so they can cover the whole beach with only one tower.

Large enough to carry needed supplies, but smaller than a compact pickup truck, the Mule 3010 4x4 is the perfect vehicle for lifeguard duties at Lydgate Beach Park. The Mule features a four-stroke engine, selectable four-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, bench seat and tilting cargo bed.

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The continuous beach environment is brutal on vehicles. The KFD Mule was lined with "Lava-Liner" (similar to Line-X) to help prevent rust from taking over. The Mule is also washed down at the end of each day.

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2007 Kawasaki Mule™ 3010 Specifications:

Engine: Four-stroke, liquid-cooled, overhead valve V-twin
Displacement: 617cc
Bore x stroke: 76 x 68mm
Compression ratio: 10.3: 1
Carburetor: Mikuni BW26-18
Air filter: Snorkel-type with cyclone-type two-stage dry replaceable element
Oil filter: Automotive-type spin-on canister
Wheelbase: 73.6 in.
Ground clearance: 7.2 in.
Load capacity: 1,330 lbs.
Cargo bed capacity: 803 lbs.
Towing capacity: 1,200 lbs.
Turning radius: 11.2 ft.
Top speed: 25 mph, governed
Instruments: Parking brake warning light, coolant temperature warning light, horn, 12V DC outlet, (2) 5/21-watt taillight, brakelight, (2) 35-watt sealed-beam headlight

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