E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic M4×
Honda TRX 250×
Arctic Cat 650 V2 4x4 Automatic LE×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
229cc / Unknown
633cc / 38.63
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve | 229cc, Air Cooled, OHV sideways mounted, single cylinder, 4-Stroke ✓ | V-Twin SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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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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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | – | No |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | – | 476 / 1050 |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | – | 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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| 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 Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 91 / 200 | – | 91 / 200 |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 | – | 45 / 100 |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | – | Receiver |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – | Plastic |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Rear Bumper | – | – | Standard |
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| Light Guard | – | – | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | – | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning | – | – | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | – | – | Standard |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | – | 2500/1134 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | – | No |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 777 / 30.6 ✓ | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | 6 Limited ✓ | – | – |
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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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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | – | – |
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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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| Floor Board Location | Driver | – | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 25 / 6.5 | 9 / 2.4 | 25 / 6.5 |
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| Winch |
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| Winch Make | – | – | Warn |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | – | No |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | – | 8 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Swingarm with single shock, 4.9" of travel | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 in. |
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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.) | 254 / 10 | – | 254 / 10 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | – | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Double wishbone, 5.1" of travel | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 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 | Sealed mechanical drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Dual hydraulic drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | CD with electronic advance | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | – | Petrol |
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| Carborator Count | 1 ✓ | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | – | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 36 ✓ | – | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | – | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | – | 3.15in. x 2.48in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 68.5mm x 62.2mm | 80mm x 63mm ✓ |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.73 | – | 0.84 |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | – | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder | V Twin |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | air-cooled | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | – | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valve | – | 4-Valve : 2 Valves per Cylinder |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | – | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 | 229cc / Unknown | 633cc / 38.63 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | – | 254 / 10 |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | – | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | – | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 ✓ | – | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | – | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 | 22 x 10-9 | 26 X 11-12 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 7 ✓ | – | 6.5 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | – | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | – | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | – | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 | 22 x 7-11 | 26 X 8-12 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | – | Goodyear |
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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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| 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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| Drive line Modes | 2 | – | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | – | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | – | Duramatic |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | – | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 305.7 / 674 | 180 / 397.0 ✓ | 341.1 / 752 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 | 1130 / 44.5 ✓ | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 152 / 6.0 ✓ | 317.5 / 12.5 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1252 / 49.3 | 1054 / 41.5 ✓ | 1265 / 49.8 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1034 / 40.7 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2154 / 84.8 | 1793 / 70.6 ✓ | 2154 / 84.8 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | – | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | – | 2 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rim Material | Steel | – | Aluminum |
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| Winch |
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| Roller Fairlead | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- 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 650 V2 4x4 Automatic LE
- Heavier than the 2000 Honda TRX 250
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 650 V2 4x4 Automatic LE
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (633cccc)
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2000 Honda TRX 250
Comparing 2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic M4 vs 2000 Honda TRX 250 vs 2005 Arctic Cat 650 V2 4x4 Automatic LE — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 650 V2 4x4 Automatic LE has the largest displacement at 633cccc, 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 2000 Honda TRX 250 is the lightest at 180kg (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 2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic M4 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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