re: Polaris Ranger 1000 or Kawasaki mule pro fxt

I have neither so I cannot offer first had experience. I have a Kawasaki 650 and it has been as good as you can hope for with regard to reliability. It’s 11 years old and only had 1 belt put on it. Runs perfect. I am going to buy a Mule pro fxt this year because I am in the same boat you are in. When I bought my wheeler I went into the rear shop to ask the mechanics about which ones had the fewer problems. I took their recommendation and bought the Kawasaki. It was a leap of faith because no one was running that brand amoungst the hunters I was with. So glad I did. Several other guys are now running them with similar results. Good luck with your choice