E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat DVX 50×
Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
49cc / 2.99
376 cc / 22.9
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 2-Valve | – | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | Front | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 34 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | – |
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| Engine Braking | – | Yes | Standard |
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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 | 6 | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | USA | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | 13 ✓ | – | – |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Safety Flag | Standard | – | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | No | – | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | – | – |
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| Radiator Guard | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Handlebar Pads | Standard | – | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No | – |
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| Front Fender | 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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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tire Make | – | Carlisle Badlands | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Decal Kit | Standard | – | – |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | Unknown / 200 ✓ | 91 / 200 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | 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 | 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.) | – | 476.3 / 1050 | 476 / 1050 ✓ |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Receiver | – |
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| Tow Hook | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | Standard | – |
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| Underseat Storage | – | Standard | Standard |
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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 Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | Unknown / 100 ✓ | 45 / 100 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | No | – | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 74 / 2.9 | 254 / 10 | 254 / 10 |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | – | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | – | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Swing arm; 2.9 in. travel | Double A-arm with 10 in. travel ✓ | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 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.) | 71 / 2.8 | 254 / 10 | 254 / 10 |
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| Front Suspension | Single a-arm; 2.8 in. travel | Double A-arm with 10 in. travel ✓ | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Drum | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | Yes | – | – |
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| Ignition | Electric / Kick | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 1.54in. x 1.62in. | 3.23in. x 2.81 in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 39mm x 41.1mm ✓ | 82.0mm x 71.2mm | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.21 | 0.57 | 0.71 |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air / Oil-Cooled | Air and oil | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | four-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 2 | 4 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 2-Valve | 4-valves | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC 4-stroke ✓ | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 49cc / 2.99 | 376 cc / 22.9 | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1441 / 56.75 ✓ | 2134 / 84 | 2154 / 84.8 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 867 / 34.13 ✓ | 1194 / 47 | 1207 / 47.5 |
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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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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 5 / 1.45 | 24.6 / 6.5 | 25 / 6.5 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | No | No |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 5.5 | 8 | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 7 | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 8 ✓ | 10 | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 16 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | 16 x 8-7 | 25 x 10-12 | 25 X 11-12 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Computer | – | – | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 7 | 12 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 16 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | 16 x 8-7 | 25 x 8-12 | 25 X 8-12 |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | Chain | – | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | 4X2 | 2 / 4 WD + diff lock shaft | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | Duramatic | Duramatic |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Selectable 2wd 4wd Automatic CVT with EBS ✓ | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 104.3 / 230 | 298 / 657 ✓ | 316.2 / 697 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 975.4 / 38.4 | 1270 / 50 | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 88.9 / 3.5 | 304.8 / 12 | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 914 / 36.0 ✓ | 1245 / 49 | 1252 / 49.3 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic
- Heavier than the 2007 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic
- Drum brakes on front — less stopping power than disc
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- 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 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2007 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic
Comparing 2006 Arctic Cat DVX 50 vs 2007 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic vs 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic has the largest displacement at 493cccc, 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 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic is the lightest at 298kg (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 500 4x4 Automatic 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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