E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4×
Yamaha Kodiak 450×
Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
386 cc / 23.6
421 / 25.69
695 / 42.4
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 386 cc, 4-stroke, SOHC, air-cooled, single ✓ | – | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | Japan | USA |
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| Performance |
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| Torque (Nm) | 2.99 kg-m @ 5000 rpm | – | – |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | 118 in ✓ | 10.2 | – |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Power |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | No | No | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | No | No | Yes |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | No | No | Yes |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | 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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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | Dual 30W Krypton Multi-reflector Headlights & 21/5W Brake light ✓ | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | Light | Light |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Instumentation | Speedometer / Odometer & Fuel Gauge | – | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 410.1 / 904 | 599.7 / 1322 | 476 / 1050 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver and Passenger |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | Standard | Standard | Receiver |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Yamaha | Yamaha | Textron, Inc. |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | – | 34 ✓ | – |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | – | – | Warn |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | – | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Tachometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Windshield |
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| Windshield Mounts | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | – | No |
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| Backrest Type | – | – | Detachable |
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| Backrest Location | – | – | Passenger |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | – | Standard |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | – | Standard |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Payload Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 272 / 600 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) ✓ | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | – | Yes |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Brush Guard | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Hour Meter | – | Standard | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | Front | Front |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front | – |
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| Transmission Make | – | UltraMatic | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | 637 / 288.9 ✓ | 4500/2041.2 |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Kill Switch Tether Cord | – | Standard | – |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | – | 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 | Two-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 149.9 / 5.9 | 188 / 7.4 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | Steel | Steel | – |
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| Suspension Rear | Monocross | Independent Double Wishbone | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 149.9 / 5.9 | 170 / 6.7 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Double wishbone | Independent Double Wishbone | Independent Double A-Arm |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Single drum | Sealed Oil Bath Multi-Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Dual Hydraulic Discs | Dual Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | No | No | – |
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| Ignition | DC – CDI Electric/recoil | Electric | Electric |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | 1 ✓ | 0 | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | Mikuni | Mikuni | – |
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| Fuel System | Mikuni 33mm BSR ✓ | Fuel Injected | Fuel Injected |
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| Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.27in. x 2.82 in. | 3.33in. x 2.96in. | 4.02in. x 3.35in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 83 mm x 71.5 mm | 84.5mm x 75mm | 102mm x 85mm ✓ |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.69 | – | 0.88 |
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| Engine Braking | All Wheel | Standard | Engine Braking System |
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| Engine Cylinders | single cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | air-cooled | Liquid / Air | Liquid / Air |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 2 | 2 | 4 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | 2-valves | 2-valves | 4-valves ✓ |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 386 cc / 23.6 | 421 / 25.69 | 695 / 42.4 ✓ |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 33 ✓ | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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| Air Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1956 / 77 ✓ | 2036 / 80.16 | 2313 / 91.08 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver and Passenger |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 856 / 33.7 | 853 / 33.6 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 39.9 / 88 | 39.9 / 88 | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 13.5 / 3.6 | 14 / 3.7 ✓ | 20.1 / 5.3 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | No | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | Aluminum |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | AT25 x 10-12 | AT25 x 10 - 12 | Carlisle Trail-Pro AT 25 X 10-12 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | AT25 x 8-12 | AT25 x 8 - 12 | Carlisle Trail-Pro AT 25 X 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Maxxis | – | Carlisle |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1155 / 45.5 ✓ | 1181 / 46.5 | 1215 / 47.8 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1144 / 45 ✓ | 1161 / 45.7 | 1458 / 57.4 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 246.4 / 9.7 | 244 / 9.6 | 280 / 11 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1229.4 / 48.4 | 1240 / 48.8 ✓ | 1473 / 58 |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 252.2 / 556 | – | 357 / 788 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission | 10 forward, 1 reverse (semi automatic dual range) ✓ | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Winch |
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| Roller Fairlead | – | – | Standard |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Final Drive | Shaft | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt | Belt |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Driveline Make | On-Command | On-Command | Electronic Locking 4WD ✓ |
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| Hi / Low Range | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 ✓ | – | – |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | 3 ✓ |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Make | – | – | Electronic Power Steering (EPS) |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Balanced all-round specification
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV
- Heavier than the 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (695cc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 2006 Yamaha Big Bear 400 4x4 vs 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 450 vs 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV has the largest displacement at 695cc, 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 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV is the lightest at 357kg (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 2020 Arctic Cat Alterra 700 TRV 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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