How Many Mules Still Operating

gpw6335 · Post by **gpw6335** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 7:49 am

How about some guesses on how many mules are still out there. Half being left or destroyed in Southeast Asia out of approximately 11,000 produced. My guess 1800-2000 . What do you think?

old man · Post by **old man** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 1:35 pm

I would guess less than a thousand. I think Chuck would have a better guess seeing as he has been collecting serial numbers for years.

GUNNUT in Iowa · Post by **GUNNUT in Iowa** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 3:01 pm

Put me down for - One.

Chuck W. · Post by **Chuck W.** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:23 pm

Half being left or destroyed in Southeast Asia

Not sure where that comes from, I've heard it before, but doubt it's true. Almost every photo of a mule in Vietnam is a 4-cylinder, and there were only about 4,400 total 4-cylinder mules built, and we know many of those 4-cylinder mules survived, along with many converted to the A3 and A4 variants we see today. My guess is there are 4 to 5K left around the world.

Data Plate · Post by **Data Plate** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 5:48 pm

Chuck in todays market which mule would be the best to buy as far as dependability, function and parts available? would it be a A5 with 4 wheel steer ? thanks in advance

Chuck W. · Post by **Chuck W.** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:47 pm

Well, I really like the A2 models, and buy them whenever I can, but if money was no object, I'd look for the highest serial number Brunswick Corp. A5 that I could find and add 4-wheel steer.

Warren Duchesne · Post by **Warren Duchesne** » Sat Sep 17, 2016 6:52 pm

I have 3 running and one that I am rebuilding the motor on so it should run soon .Warren Duchesne

Gunslinger1$ · Post by **Gunslinger1$** » Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:23 am

I had 4, but sold one yesterday to a guy who had one already. And I know of 4 or 5 others here in Louisville,KY

Dbaumanjr · Post by **Dbaumanjr** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 7:25 am

We just got our second 4 cylinder mule running & driving(for the first time in many, many years) last week.
The restoration of our early '58 mule is almost done. The late '64 A1 mule is in barn find condition & will likely stay that way.

major519 · Post by **major519** » Mon Sep 19, 2016 3:39 pm

Darryl, pics or videos please!

murano3 · Post by **murano3** » Fri Sep 23, 2016 12:40 am

I asked John Emery the same question - he reckoned the figure is between 2000 and 3000 still running.

I know personally of 7 or 8 (1 in rebuild) and considering they are all imports to the UK that isn't bad. I recently spent 3 weeks travelling Vietnam, I saw lots of Mutts and Reos but not a single Mule, not even in museums

old man · Post by **old man** » Sat Sep 24, 2016 5:19 pm

I guess I was way out in left field saying so few. I know there were at least 24 at Iola wi show this year, some of the guys here were in that count. I had 4 running sold 3 of them, have to to rebuild I know auto teacher has several running or not I don't know, seen a lot of them that are just parts mules.
it is interesting traveling with the mule, so many people have never seen one or know what they are.
I guess I am drawn to the vehicles that are not so commonly found,

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