E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Kazuma Panda 100 4SA×
Arctic Cat 300 DVX×
Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
97cc / Unknown
270cc / 16.48
376cc / 22.94
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 97cc, 4-Stroke, Single Cylinder, Air-Cooled System ✓ | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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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 Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Braking | – | – | Engine Braking System |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | – | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No | No |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Decal Kit | – | Standard | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | No | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | – | No | – |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic | Plastic |
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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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| Lighting | – | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Bumper | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Keihin |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 34 ✓ |
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| Carborator Count | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | – | Yes |
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| Front Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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| Floor Board Location | – | – | Driver |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | – | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Tachometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Speedometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | – | – | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | – | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | – | Gauge |
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| Clock | – | – | Standard |
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| Voltage Meter | – | – | Standard |
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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 ✓ |
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| Rear Hitch | – | – | Receiver |
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| Tow Hook | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Underseat Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 91 / 200 ✓ |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | – | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | – | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | – | – | 6.5 |
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| Tire Make | – | – | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | – | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light | Gauge |
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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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| Suspension |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 155 / 6.1 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | No | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | – | Double A-arm; 6.1 in. (15.5 cm) travel | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | – | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 2.86in. x 2.57in. | 3.23in. x 2.81in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | – | 72.7mm x 65.2mm | 82.0mm x 71.2mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.69 | 0.56 |
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| Total Valves | – | 4 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valve | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | – | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 681 / 26.8 ✓ | – | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 5 / 1.189 | 13 / 3.4 | 25 / 6.5 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | 19x7x8 | 20 x 11-9 | 25 x 10-12 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | 19x7x8 | 21 x 7-10 | 25 x 8-12 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 122 / 268.8 ✓ | 177.8 / 392 | 303.5 / 669 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 975 / 38.4 ✓ | 1178.6 / 46.4 | 1270 / 50 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 904 / 35.6 ✓ | 1135 / 44.7 | 1251 / 49.25 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 808 / 31.8 ✓ | 1135 / 44.7 | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1463 / 57.6 ✓ | 1720 / 67.7 | 2146 / 84.5 |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Drum | 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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| Ignition | 12V,C.D.I. ✓ | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air-Cooled | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Air / Oil-Cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 97cc / Unknown | 270cc / 16.48 | 376cc / 22.94 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Power Outlet | – | – | Standard |
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| Suspension |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | Yes | No |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Aluminum | – |
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| Seats |
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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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| Tool Bag Mount | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | – | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 9 | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 11 | 10 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 20 | 25 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 10 | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 21 | 25 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | No | Yes |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Final Drive | – | 4X2 | 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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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | – | 185.4 / 7.3 | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 165 / 6.5 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear | – | Swing arm; 6.5 in. (16.5 cm) travel | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic
- Heavier than the 2004 Kazuma Panda 100 4SA
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ 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 2004 Kazuma Panda 100 4SA
Comparing 2004 Kazuma Panda 100 4SA vs 2009 Arctic Cat 300 DVX vs 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic 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 2004 Kazuma Panda 100 4SA is the lightest at 122kg (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 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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