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3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 250 2x4×
Arctic Cat 300 4x4×
Kazuma Gator 250×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
249cc / 15.19
280cc / 17.09
233.8cc / Unknown
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke | SOHC 4-Stroke | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | 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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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – | – |
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| Clock | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 227 / 500 | 386 / 850 ✓ | – |
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| Tow Hook | 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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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 22.7 / 50 | 45.4 / 100 | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 | 91 / 200 ✓ | – |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 23 / 50 | 45 / 100 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 13 / 3.43 | 18 / 4.75 ✓ | 6 / 1.6 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | No | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | – | – |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | – | 841 / 33.1 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | – | Yes | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | Yes | – |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 5 ✓ | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | Shaft | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat | – |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | – |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | USA | – |
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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 Flairs | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | No | – | – |
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| Hand Guards | No | – | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Front Fender Flairs | 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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| CV Boot Cover | No | Yes | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Aluminum | – |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 ✓ | 6.5 | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 10 | 12 ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | – | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Swing arm; 5 in. travel ✓ | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 6.5 in. | Shock |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 127 / 5 | 165 / 6.5 ✓ | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | No | – | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double a-arm; 5 in. travel ✓ | Double A-Arm, Travel 6.5 in. | Shock |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Mechanical Disc | Drum |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc | Drum |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull | 12V, CDI ✓ |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 2.86in. x 2.36in. | 2.7in. x 2.99in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 72.7mm x 60mm | 68.5mm x 76mm | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.52 | 0.49 | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid w/fan | Air / Oil-Cooled | Water |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 2 | 4 ✓ | – |
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| Valve Configuration | 2-Valve | 4-Valve ✓ | – |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | – |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 249cc / 15.19 | 280cc / 17.09 ✓ | 233.8cc / Unknown |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | – | – |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | – | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 127 / 5 | 165 / 6.5 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | – |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 22 | 25 ✓ | – |
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| Tires Rear | 22 x 10-10 | 25 X 10-12 ✓ | 22 x 10 x 10 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 5.5 | 6.5 | – |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 10 | 12 ✓ | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 7 ✓ | 9 | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 22 | 24 ✓ | – |
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| Tires Front | 22 x 7-10 | 24 X 9-12 ✓ | 19 x 7 x 8 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | Shaft | – | – |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | – | 19.85 hp (14.8 kW) @ 8,500 rpm |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – | – |
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| Final Drive | 4X2 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Chain 4x4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | – | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual / Automatic Clutch | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 216.4 / 477 | 258.6 / 570 | 286 / 630 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1178.6 / 46.4 | 1270 / 50 ✓ | – |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 157.5 / 6.2 | 210.8 / 8.3 | – |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1118 / 44.0 | 1143 / 45 | 1092 / 43 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1052 / 41.4 | 1143 / 45 | 1016 / 40 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1872 / 73.7 ✓ | 2057 / 81.0 | 1956 / 77 |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 | 2 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Drive line Modes | 1 | 2 ✓ | – |
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| Performance |
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| Torque (Nm) | – | – | 17 Nm @ 6,500 rpm ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- 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 2005 Arctic Cat 300 4x4
- Heavier than the 2007 Kazuma Gator 250
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (280cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (386kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2007 Kazuma Gator 250
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- 4WD capable — better traction in mud, sand and steep terrain
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 300 4x4
Comparing 2006 Arctic Cat 250 2x4 vs 2005 Arctic Cat 300 4x4 vs 2007 Kazuma Gator 250 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 300 4x4 has the largest displacement at 280cccc, 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 2007 Kazuma Gator 250 is the lightest at 286kg (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 2005 Arctic Cat 300 4x4 has the highest towing capacity at 386kg. 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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