Kawasaki introduced this nameplate for the 2016 model year as part of its expanded MULE PRO diesel lineup. It was positioned as a full-size utility side x side aimed at work users who wanted the durability and cargo capacity of the larger MULE PRO platform, along with the flexibility of Kawasaki’s Trans Cab seating system. The DXT version distinguished itself from the two-row diesel model by offering a convertible three-to-six-passenger layout, letting it shift between people-moving and cargo-hauling duties without changing vehicles.
From the beginning, the model was part of Kawasaki’s push to make the MULE range more capable and more versatile for ranch, farm, fleet, and jobsite use. The diesel-powered PRO family gave the lineup a more heavy-duty character than the smaller MULE models, while the DXT emphasized practicality for crews that needed both passenger room and utility bed space. Over time, the nameplate has remained a recurring part of the MULE PRO series and has continued into recent model years rather than being discontinued and revived under a different era. In the broader MULE family, it represents Kawasaki’s long-running focus on robust, work-oriented utility vehicles with convertible cab packaging for mixed-duty use.