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3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV×
Arctic Cat DVX 400×
Arctic Cat 500 4X4 Automatic×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
398 cc / 24.3
493cc / Unknown
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | – | 493cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, overhead cam with automatic compression release ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender Flairs | 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 and Passenger | – | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | – |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | – | – |
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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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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | – |
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| Clock | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – | – |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | – | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | – |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | – | 476 / 1050 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | – |
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| Seat Type | Two-Piece | One-Piece | – |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | – |
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| Seat Location | Driver and Passenger | Driver | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | – | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | – | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | – |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Decal Kit | – | Standard | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | No | – |
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| Brush Guard | – | No | – |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 5 ✓ | – |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Chain | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No | – |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | – |
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| Brakes |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 218.4 / 8.6 | – |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 175.3 / 6.9 | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 37 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Mikuni | – |
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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 Fender Flairs | Standard | – | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Aluminum | – |
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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.) | 18 / 4.8 | 9.84 / 2.6 | 18 / 4.75 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | Yes | – |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 228.6 / 9 | – |
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| Suspension Rear | FIS, Travel 10.0 in. | Swing arm with 9 in. travel ✓ | Semi-independent, 7.2" (18.3) of travel |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | Yes | – |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 203.2 / 8 | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. | Double A-arm with 8 in. travel ✓ | Independent double A-arm, 7.2" (18.3) of travel |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | – | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated, with parking brake. Foot operated mechanical rear brake, |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric | – |
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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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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 3.55in. x 2.47 in. | – |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 90.0mm x 62.6mm | – |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.67 | 1.07 | – |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | – | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid w/Fan | Liquid-cooled with fan | liquid-cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | four-stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 4 | – |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-Valve | 4-valves | – |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | DOHC | 4-valve, overhead cam with automatic compression release ✓ |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 | 398 cc / 24.3 | 493cc / Unknown |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 ✓ | 1 | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2445 / 96.25 | 1829 / 72 ✓ | 2045 / 80.5 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1143 / 45 | 1143 / 45.0 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | – |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Aluminum | – |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | 8 | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 9 | – |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 11 | 10 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 20 | – |
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| Tires Rear | 25 X 11-12 | 20 x 10-9 | 25x10-12 (5.0 psi) |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | 5.5 | – |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 ✓ | 10 | – |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | – |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 ✓ | 22 | – |
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| Tires Front | 25 X 8-12 | 22 x 7-10 | 25x10-12 (5.0 psi) |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | – | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 ✓ | 1 | – |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 ✓ | 2 WD - chain | – |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | – | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual - Five-speed with Reverse | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs) | 1050 / 476.3 ✓ | – | – |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 332 / 732 | 169 / 372 ✓ | 294 / 648 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1473.2 / 58 | 1245 / 49 ✓ | 1311 / 51.6 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 254 / 10 ✓ | 234 / 9.2 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1251 / 49.25 | 1143 / 45 | 1143 / 45.0 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2007 Arctic Cat DVX 400
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV
✓ Pros
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (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 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV
- Heavier than the 2007 Arctic Cat DVX 400
Comparing 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV vs 2007 Arctic Cat DVX 400 vs 2000 Arctic Cat 500 4X4 Automatic — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV 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 DVX 400 is the lightest at 169kg (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 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic 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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