Kawasaki KAF/KAT/KDF (Mule)

Brake fluid capacity & service interval

Kawasaki KAF/KAT/KDF (Mule) models utilize brake fluid with a capacity range defined by minimum and maximum levels. Service intervals include checks at 1000 km/50 hours and 5000 km/250 hours, with a fluid change required every 24 months. The data covers 34 configurations.

The configuration chart below lists fill volumes and service intervals for each engine and trim variant.

TypeSpecifications
Mule 4010 Trans 4x4, KAT 620A>D (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro DX, KDF1000AN (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro DXT, KDF1000AN/BN/CN (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro FXR, KAT 820 (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro FXT, KAT 820 (2022- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro MX, KAF700 A>EN (2020- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4000, KAF 620M>Z (2018- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro FXR, KAF 820KJ (2017-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro DX, KAF1000DH/EH/FH (2016-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro DXT, KAF1000AG/BG/CG (2016-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro FX, KAF820EH>GN (2016- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule SX, KAF 400HJ>WN (2016- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule Pro FXT, KAF 820A/B/C/D (2015-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 1000 km/ 50 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4010 4x4, KAF 620MN>ZN (2014- )
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4010 Trans 4x4, KAF 620M>KAF622AM (2014-2021)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 600, KAF 400BE (2014-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 610 4x4, KAF 400AE (2014-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 610 4x4 XC, KAF 400 DE/EE (2014-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4000, KAF 620P (2009-2018)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4010 4x4, KAF 620M (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4010 4x4 Diesel, KAF 950F (2009-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4010 Trans4x4, KAF 620ME (2009-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel, KAF 950G (2009-2014)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3010 Diesel, KAF 950 (2008-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3010 Trans4x4 Diesel, KAF 950 (2007-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3010 Trans4x4, KAF 620J/K (2005-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 600, KAF 400B (2005-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 610 4x4, KAF 400A/C (2005-2013)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3000, KAF 620G (2003-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3010 4x4, KAF 620E/H (2003-2008)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3010 Diesel, KAF 950 (2003-2007)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3000, KAF 620G (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3010, KAF 620E (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months
Mule 3020, KAF 620F (2001-2003)
  • Use: Normal
  • Between min and max.
  • Check 5000 km/ 250 hours
  • Change 24 months

Additional Notes

  • Brake fluid level across all listed Kawasaki KAF/KAT/KDF Mule configurations is specified as a reservoir range rather than a fixed volume, meaning the reservoir must be kept between the minimum and maximum marks rather than filled to a precise measured quantity.
  • The 24-month change interval applies uniformly across all listed models and model years, from the Mule 3000 KAF 620G (2001-2003) through to the most recent KAT and KDF variants. This time-based interval reflects the hygroscopic nature of brake fluid, which absorbs moisture from the atmosphere over time regardless of usage levels.
  • The Mule 3000 KAF 620G, Mule 3010 KAF 620E, and Mule 3020 KAF 620F (2001-2003) all share identical brake fluid service intervals, with a check at 5000 km or 250 hours and a fluid change every 24 months under normal use conditions.
  • Diesel-powered variants, including the Mule 3010 Diesel KAF 950 (2003-2008), the Mule 3010 Trans4x4 Diesel KAF 950 (2007-2008), the Mule 4010 4x4 Diesel KAF 950F (2009-2014), and the Mule 4010 Trans4x4 Diesel KAF 950G (2009-2014), carry only the 24-month change interval without a distance- or hour-based check interval, distinguishing them from their gasoline-powered counterparts.
  • The Mule Pro series, covering the Pro DX, Pro DXT, Pro FX, Pro FXR, Pro FXT, and Pro MX, specifies a brake fluid check at 1000 km or 50 hours. This is a notably shorter interval than the 5000 km or 250-hour check interval found on the Mule 3000, 4000, 600, and 610 series.
  • The Mule SX KAF 400HJ>WN (2016- ) retains the 5000 km or 250-hour check interval rather than the shorter 1000 km or 50-hour interval used across the Pro series introduced during the same period, placing the SX in line with the older Mule 600 and 610 service schedules.
  • The Mule 4010 Trans 4x4 spans two distinct model code generations: the KAF 620M through KAF622AM (2014-2021) and the KAT 620A through D (2022- ), both sharing the same 5000 km or 250-hour check and 24-month change intervals under normal use conditions.
  • The Mule Pro DXT KDF1000AN/BN/CN (2022- ) and the Mule Pro DX KDF1000AN (2022- ) represent a shift to the KDF prefix designation, while retaining the same 1000 km or 50-hour check interval and 24-month change interval as the preceding KAF1000-series Pro DX and Pro DXT models.

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