America's Original Belt Drive
Over twenty years ago, Mud Buddy designed the first belt drive mud motors and today, with over 34 models, this brand is considered the industry's leader of premium full feature surface drive motors. Preferred by guides and outfitters and the average guy that demands quality, these dependable, fast and powerful motors dominate the backwaters of America. Excel, along with other boat companies, are proud to carry this brand for our loyal customers.
New 5000
Backwater Pro
Motor Model Specs
| Motor | 5000 EFI HDR | 40 EFI HDR | 25 Kohler EFI HDR | Mini 23 Vanguard |
| Horse | 50* | 40 | 25 | 23 |
| Engine Size | 993cc V-Twin | 993cc V-Twin | 747cc V-Twin | 724cc V-Twin |
| Charging | 50 amp | 50 amp | 20 amp | 20 amp |
| Drive Length | 34" | 34" | 34" | 27" |
| Drive Casting | .5 Inch Thick Belt Drive | .5 Inch Thick Belt Drive | .5 Inch Thick Belt Drive | 3/16" Thick Belt Drive |
| Propeller | Raptor 3-Blade | BIg Blade | Big Blade | Big Blade |
| Weight | 285 | 285 | 275 | 210 |
| Boat Transom | 17" - 21" | 17" - 21" | 17" - 21" | 17" - 21" |
| Shifting | F-N-R Electric | F-N-R Electric | F-N-R Electric | F-N Manual |
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Convenient Handle End Shift FNR, Trim and Kill Switch
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Moto Cross Soft Grip
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Kill Switch Lanyard Where it Should Be
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Wires Hidden Inside the Handle Like They Should Be
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Marine Grade Stainless Clamp Handles
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Highest Horsepower Engines
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Built in Travel Lock
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Mercury™ Built 8300 Lb. Trim Assembly
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Cast Aluminum Transmission Cover
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Cast Aluminum Outdrive
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Stainless Drive Tube
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High Thrust Reverse Splash and Cavitation Plate
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Patented Seal System with Extended 50 Hour Service Schedule
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High Pitch Reverse Thrust Propeller
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Propeller Fish Line Cutter
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Stainless Skeg
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Cast Aluminum Transmission Cover
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Marine Baked On Finish with Rich Zinc Undercoat
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Three Gear Ratio Selections (large boats and loads)
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Circuit Breakers (no fuses)
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5000 Engine Option, Black Death Intake, BPS Heads and Stainless Valve
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Four Vibration Dampers- Swivel Mounts, Handle and Trim Bumper
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Extended 5-year Casting Warranty
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Marine Grade Waterproof Electrical Plugs
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Stainless BPS™ Oversize Throttle Lever
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Extended Handle for Hunt Deck Style Boats
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Handle Mounted Mid-Engine for Smoothest Ride in the Industry
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Tach, Hour Meter, and Service Reminder w/Manual Programming
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All Stainless Mount, Swivel and Engine Positioning Tray
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O-Ring Sealed Waterproof Outdrive
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Engine Vented Outdrive (No vent holes that let water and debris into the outdrive.)
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Optifade and Hyper Grass Camo Option (five step process)
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34" Standard Max Reach Outdrive (Built to dig deep in the mud and reach out to get better traction.)
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High Horsepower Drive Belt
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Only Cavitation Plate with Splash Protection
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Big Blade™ Propeller. Large cups and pitch which make this the best mud and reverse style propeller ever designed. Great hole shots, power for large boats and unmatched top end speeds. Plus one of the thickest and longest lasting propeller built today.
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Best Fit and Finish in the Industry
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Highest Definition Camo
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Lowest Profile Engine and Drive (8" lower than other belt drives)
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Smoothest Handle Vibration and Easiest Steering Belt Drive
Camo Colors (Cobblestone (standard) Optifade, Natural Gear & MB Grass)
Download Mud Buddy Brochure
- Stainless Q Performance Muffler (standard on the 4400 HDR)
- Hottie High Temp Hunting Motor Cover
- 100 MPH Vinyl Travel Cover
- Raptor 3-Blade Propeller (standard on the 4400 HDR)
- Camo Options (Optifade, Natural Gear, MB Grass)
