E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 300 2X4×
Can-Am DS 70×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
280cc / Unknown
70 / 4.27
493 / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 280cc, air and oil-cooled, 4-stroke, 2-valve, overhead cam ✓ | – | – |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | – | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | No | Yes |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | No |
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| Floor Board Location | – | Driver | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | No | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | No | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | Standard | – |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Other Lights | – | Standard | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Seat Type | – | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Canada | USA |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 12 | 16 ✓ |
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| Parent Company | – | Can-Am™ | Arctic Cat |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Braking | – | – | Engine Braking System |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | – | No |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | – | Standard |
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| Headlights | – | – | Standard |
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| Lighting | – | – | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | – | Gauge |
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| Tachometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Speedometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | – | – | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | – | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | – | Gauge |
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| Clock | – | – | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Location | – | Driver | Driver |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | – | Standard |
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| Underseat Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | – | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | – | – | 7 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | – | – | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | – | – | Duramatic |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 36 ✓ |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | – | Receiver |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Power Outlet | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 | 1 |
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| Storage |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel System | – | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 1.85in. x 1.58in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | – | 47mm x 40mm ✓ | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.29 | 0.73 |
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| Total Valves | – | 2 | 4 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 2-valves | 4-valve ✓ |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 431 / 950 ✓ | – | 476.3 / 1050 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 68 / 150 ✓ | – | – |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 34 / 75 ✓ | – | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 16 / 4.25 ✓ | 6 / 1.6 | 24.6 / 6.5 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12, (4psi) | 18 x 9.5 - 8 | AT 25 X 10-12 |
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| Tires Front | 23 x 8-12, (6.0 psi) | 19 x 7 - 8 | AT 25 X 8-12 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 249 / 550 | 111 / 245 ✓ | 305.7 / 674 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50.0 | 1000 / 39.4 ✓ | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 203 / 8.0 | 211 / 8.3 ✓ | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1143 / 45.0 | 935 / 36.8 ✓ | 1252 / 49.3 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1143 / 45.0 | 904 / 35.6 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2019 / 79.5 | 1518 / 59.76 ✓ | 2155 / 84.84 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Independent double A-arm, 6.5" (16.5) of travel | Swing Arm | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Front Suspension | Independent double A-arm, 6.5" (16.5) of travel | Independent A-Arm | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated | Drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated, with parking brake. Foot operated mechanical rear brake, | Dual Drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | air and oil-cooled | Air | Liquid / Air |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Valves | 2-valve, overhead cam ✓ | OHV | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 280cc / Unknown | 70 / 4.27 | 493 / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | Keihin |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 | 1 |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Ignition | – | Electric / Kick | Electric / Pull |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 8 | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 18 | 25 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 8 | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 19 | 25 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | No | Yes |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 685 / 27 ✓ | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Final Drive | – | 4X2 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 160 / 6.3 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | No | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 86 / 3.4 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | No | Yes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | Yes | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | – | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Highest rated towing capacity (431kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2009 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic
- Heavier than the 2008 Can-Am DS 70
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2009 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cc)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2008 Can-Am DS 70
Comparing 2000 Arctic Cat 300 2X4 vs 2008 Can-Am DS 70 vs 2009 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2009 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic has the largest displacement at 493cc, making it the most powerful in this comparison. A larger engine generally means more torque for towing and off-road work.
Which quad is the lightest?
The 2008 Can-Am DS 70 is the lightest at 111kg (dry weight). A lighter quad is easier to manoeuvre on trails and simpler to recover if stuck.
Which is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2000 Arctic Cat 300 2X4 has the highest towing capacity at 431kg. For general farm duties any quad with 4WD and a towing rating above 400kg is suitable for light implements, spray rigs and game-reserve work.
Which has the better suspension?
Independent front suspension (A-Arm or IFS) absorbs bumps better than solid-axle designs and improves handling on uneven terrain. Check the Suspension category in the full table above to compare front and rear travel for each model.
Which is the easiest to ride?
CVT automatic transmission is easiest for beginners — there is no gear-changing or clutch to manage. A lower seat height also makes a quad more accessible for shorter riders. Check the Transmission and Seat Height rows in the table above.
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