E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX×
Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
376cc / 22.94
82cc / 5
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | 82cc, forced-air-cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder ✓ | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender Flairs | 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 |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | – | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Cargo Bed Material | Polyethylene | – | Polyethylene |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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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| Speedometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | – | 476 / 1050 |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | – | – |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | No | – | No |
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| Backrest Type | Fixed | – | Fixed |
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| Backrest Location | Driver | – | Driver |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | – | No |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Computer | – | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Tow Hook | – | – | Standard |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Front |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | Standard | – |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Hand Guards | – | No | – |
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| Foot Peg Location | – | Driver | – |
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| Brush Guard | – | No | Yes |
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| Comfort |
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| Adjustable Throttle | – | Standard | – |
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| Colours |
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| Colors | – | Yellow/Black, Red/Black | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Parental Controls | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Suspension |
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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 - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | No | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 130 / 5.1 ✓ | – |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 80 / 3.2 ✓ | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Lubrication | – | Oil injection | – |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 7.4:1 | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Suzuki | Arctic Cat |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 12 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | Japan | USA |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 645.2 / 25.4 | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | – | 254 / 10 |
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| Suspension Rear | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 in. | Unit swing suspension, oil-damped | 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 | No | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | – | 254 / 10 |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. | Independent, single A-arm, oil-damped | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Single mechanical drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Dual mechanical drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | CDI (Electic) | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol / 2 Stroke Oil Auto Mix ✓ | Petrol |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2489 / 98 | 1420 / 55.9 ✓ | 2489 / 98 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | Mikuni | – |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Mikuni VM16SH ✓ | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.81in. | 1.97in. x 1.65 in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 82mm x 71.2mm ✓ | 50.0mm x 42.0mm | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.52 | 0.37 | 0.66 |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air / Oil-Cooled | forced-air-cooled | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | two-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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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 (Single overhead Cam) | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 376cc / 22.94 | 82cc / 5 | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 34 ✓ | 16 | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 805 / 31.7 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 109.2 / 4.3 | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | – | – |
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| Fender Storage Location | Rear | – | Rear |
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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.) | 45 / 100 | – | 45 / 100 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 21 / 5.5 | 6 / 1.6 | 21 / 5.5 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 7 ✓ | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 19 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 X 10-12 | AT 19 x 7-8 | 25 X 11-12 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1252 / 49.3 | 870 / 34.3 ✓ | 1252 / 49.3 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | 7 ✓ | 6.5 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 7 ✓ | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 19 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | 25 X 8-12 | AT 19 x 7-8 | 25 X 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | Dunlop | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – | Shaft |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | #520 chain ✓ | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | – | Duramatic |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Variable-speed, automatic clutch | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 327 / 721 ✓ | 99.8 / 220 | 336.6 / 742 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1473.2 / 58 | 939.8 / 37 | 1473.2 / 58 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 8 | 12 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Clock | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX
✓ Pros
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX
- Heavier than the 2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- 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 2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX
Comparing 2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX vs 2004 Suzuki QuadSport 80 Automatic vs 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX 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 2005 Arctic Cat 400 4x4 Automatic TBX is the lightest at 327kg (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 400 4x4 Automatic TBX 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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