Pull start or Hand crank?

I have noticed that there is a pull rope on some and i have seen others with a hand crank.Are there any model specifics to determine which came with which?Also with the hand crank,we had a old tractor with the hand crank and it would dang near throw you if it didnt start,is this a problem with the mules?Or is the compression low enough not to be a pain?

Hand crank? new one on me, im no expert , but i think there is only older ..pull starts, with those they earn the name Mule! and electric, the only way to go, randy

It'll only throw you if the timing is off. I have an old 1930 Caterpillar 60 (4cyl 1200cu in.) and it fires right up with a 2' long bar in the flywheel. Of course the compression cocks need opened.

Mine has a handcrank, but was originally a pull start...

Out of curiousity, how much is a mule (in running condition) worth??

Running $4-6K Walking and brayng 4-6 bales of hay.