E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE×
Arctic Cat 90 2x4×
Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic VP×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
376cc / 22.94
90cc / 5.49
376cc / 22.94
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | SOHC 4-stroke 2-valve | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | – | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | – | 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 | – | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | Standard | – | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – | – |
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| Clock | Standard | – | – |
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| Voltage Meter | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | – | 476 / 1050 |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | – | Receiver |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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 | – | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – | Plastic |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Safety Flag | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | Yes | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 12 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | USA | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Winch |
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| Roller Fairlead | Standard | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | Warn | – | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 91 / 200 | – | 91 / 200 |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 | – | 45 / 100 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 25 / 6.5 ✓ | 5 / 1.45 | 18 / 4.75 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 74 / 2.9 | 183 / 7.2 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Swing arm; 2.9 in. travel | ACT, Travel 7.2 in. |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 71 / 2.8 | 216 / 8.5 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | No | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Single a-arm; 2.8 in. travel | Double A-Arm, Travel 8.5 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | – | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc | Mechanical disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Drum | Hydraulic disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric / Kick | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | – | Keihin |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.81in. | 1.85in. x 2.04in. | 3.23in. x 2.81in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 82.0mm x 71.2mm | 47mm x 51.8mm | 82mm x 71.2mm ✓ |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.53 | 0.34 | 0.6 |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | – | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air / Oil-Cooled | Air / Oil-Cooled | Air / Oil-Cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-Valve | 2-valve | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 376cc / 22.94 | 90cc / 5.49 | 376cc / 22.94 |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 34 | – | 34 |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 13 ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2146 / 84.5 | 1467 / 57.75 ✓ | 2057 / 81 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 8 ✓ | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 19 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 | 19 x 8-8 | 25 X 10-12 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | 9 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 20 | 24 |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 | 20 x 7-8 | 25 X 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | – | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | – | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 ✓ | 1 | 1 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | 4X2 | 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | Duramatic | Duramatic |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 2500/1134 ✓ | – | – |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 323 / 712 ✓ | 120.2 / 265 | 285.8 / 630 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 | 975.4 / 38.4 | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 121.9 / 4.8 | 274.3 / 10.8 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1251 / 49.25 | 963 / 37.9 ✓ | 1219 / 48 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 876 / 34.5 ✓ | 1143 / 45 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (376cccc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE
- Heavier than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE
- Drum brakes on front — less stopping power than disc
✓ Pros
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE
- Heavier than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE
Comparing 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE vs 2006 Arctic Cat 90 2x4 vs 2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic VP — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE has the largest displacement at 376cccc, 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 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE is the lightest at 323kg (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 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic LE has the highest towing capacity at 476kg. 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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