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3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX×
Arctic Cat 90 2x4 4-Stroke×
Arctic Cat 250 4x4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
376cc / 22.94
81cc / 4.94
246cc / 15.01
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 |
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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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| Speedometer | Standard | – | – |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | – |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 ✓ | – | 386 / 850 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – | Plastic |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | No | – | – |
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| Backrest Type | Fixed | – | – |
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| Backrest Location | Driver | – | – |
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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 |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | – | – |
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| Fender Storage Location | Rear | – | – |
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| Tool Bag Mount | Standard | – | – |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Cargo Bed Material | Polyethylene | – | – |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | Yes | – | – |
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| Safety Flag | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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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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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | 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 | – | – |
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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 | – | – |
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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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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 136 / 300 ✓ | – | 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.) | 21 / 5.5 ✓ | 5 / 1.3 | 18 / 4.75 |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Mono, Travel 4 in. | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 6.5 in. |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 71 / 2.8 | 165 / 6.5 |
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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, Travel 2.75 in. | Double A-Arm, Travel 6.5 in. |
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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 | Drum | 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 | Electric |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 34 ✓ | – | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | – | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.81in. | 1.97in. x 1.62in. | 2.6in. x 2.84in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 82.0mm x 71.2mm | 50mm x 41mm | 66mm x 72mm ✓ |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.52 | 0.33 | 0.44 |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | – | – |
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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 | 2 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-Valve ✓ | 2-valves | 2-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 376cc / 22.94 ✓ | 81cc / 4.94 | 246cc / 15.01 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 102 / 4 | 165 / 6.5 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Aluminum | Aluminum |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 ✓ | – | 6.5 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 7 ✓ | 9 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 19 | 24 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 ✓ | 19 X 7-8 | 24 X 9-12 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | – | 6.5 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 19 | 23 |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 ✓ | 19 X 7-8 | 23 X 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | – | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | Yes |
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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 | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 327 / 721 | 112.9 / 249 | 254 / 560 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1473.2 / 58 | 955 / 37.6 ✓ | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 160 / 6.3 ✓ | 210.8 / 8.3 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1251 / 49.25 | 930 / 36.6 ✓ | 1143 / 45 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 889 / 35 ✓ | 1143 / 45 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2489 / 98.0 | 1524 / 60 ✓ | 2019 / 79.5 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (376cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2005 Arctic Cat 250 4x4
✓ Pros
- 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 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX
- Heavier than the 2005 Arctic Cat 250 4x4
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (386kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX
Comparing 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX vs 2004 Arctic Cat 90 2x4 4-Stroke vs 2005 Arctic Cat 250 4x4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX 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 2005 Arctic Cat 250 4x4 is the lightest at 254kg (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 TBX 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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