Alternator Questions

[Russ Knight]

Hello everyone, I have a 2005 3010 Mule and would like to add an alternator, but of course it is no longer available. Will any of the later model 4010 alternators / brackets / belt fit?

 

[Travis]

Hi sir, welcome.

I found the part number for the alternator and it plugged it in at Kawasaki, the 4010 won't cross over with 3010

I did find this one on EBay,

https://www.ebay.com/itm/kawasaki-oem-part-21001-1129/264725199503epid=1223129455hash=item3da2d9fa8fcolongcolon7agaaosw6xxevejkredirect=mobile

 

 

[Russ Knight]

The Egay link seems to be broken. I wonder what the difference is? Brackets? Here's why I need an alternator.

 

[Travis]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/kawasaki-oem-part-21001-1129/264725199503_trkparms=aid=111001algo=rec.seedao=1asc=225074meid=829ee8efc84647beafd2659e0189e2adpid=100903rk=1rkt=4mehot=nonesd=264725199503itm=264725199503pmt=0noa=1pg=2510209brand=kawasaki_trksid=p2510209.c100903.m5276redirect=mobile

Maybe it will work now

 

Yep, I'd say you need alternator to run that! pretty cool.

[Travis]

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=kawasaki+mule+3010+alternator&_sacat=0

[Travis]

Got to thinking, you might look into a Marine/boat Deep cycle battery...

I don't know if that would be feasible or not.

[Russ Knight]

I have two full size Optimas on board. The stator will keep up until you crank the bass up. I'll eventually piece everything together.

[kenfain]

Couple of recommendations. First, would be to try a starter/alternator rebuild shop. That's a common route for the guys who use the high power car stereos.  The alternator shop can put the high output parts in your alternator much cheaper than buying a new one. 

Next suggestion is to use the alternator from the diesel engine model.  They're a higher output than the gas models. 

[Russ Knight]

Thanks for the suggestions Ken. Problem is, finding the correct brackets, pulleys, and wiring harness.

[kenfain]

16 minutes ago, Russ Knight said:

Thanks for the suggestions Ken. Problem is, finding the correct brackets, pulleys, and wiring harness.

Maybe I'm not understanding the problem. Are you suggesting that you'd need to add a second alternator?

[Travis]

6 minutes ago, kenfain said:

Maybe I'm not understanding the problem. Are you suggesting that you'd need to add a second alternator?

Kawasaki makes parts to where you can add a belt driven alternator, either in place of or replacing the stator behind the flywheel...

[kenfain]

Okay, I guess that I just assumed that all the 3010 gas models came equiped with an alternator.

[Travis]

32 minutes ago, kenfain said:

Okay, I guess that I just assumed that all the 3010 gas models came equiped with an alternator.

I thought that too, at first, but I looked at the parts breakdowns and it shows the bigger alternator and mounting brackets in the "optional" parts list .

[Russ Knight]

The alternator doesn't replace the stator because the stator also provides the timed ignition voltage to the coil, which then fires the spark plugs (it has two sets of windings). The stock stator, according to my information, provides about 15 amps of electrical power for lighting and accessories. The optional alternator can provide up to 50 more amps. Finding the kit is like finding hens teeth though. 🤣

[Russ Knight]

Anybody got a used alternator kit for the 3010 gas for sale?

[kenfain]

Have you thought about running a small generator instead. Because there's no way that you can pull that many amps without the engine running anyway. So why not a small generator? They're fairly quiet, and would be multi purpose too. Similar price, easier installation. 

[Dan B]

Get yourself a 2000 watt inverter generaor (for quietest operation) and 100+ amp 12vdc power supply.  Bolt the generator to the back.  Then go for a ride.  Alternators for UTVs and ATVs are barely large enough to run the lights, computer, fuel pump and ignition system (about 400 watts).