E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Suzuki KingQuad 400FS×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
376 / 22.94
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 4-stroke, OHC | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | No | – |
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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 | 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 | 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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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver |
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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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| CV Boot Cover | No | Yes |
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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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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Light | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – |
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| Trip Odometer | 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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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | Japan | USA |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 |
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| Parent Company | Suzuki | Arctic Cat |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Cargo Bed Material | – | Polyethylene |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Hour Meter | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning | – | Standard |
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| Clock | – | 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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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | No |
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| Backrest Type | – | Fixed |
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| Backrest Location | – | Driver |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | Standard |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | Rear |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | 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.) | – | 136 / 300 ✓ |
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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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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | Front |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt |
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| Transmission Make | – | Duramatic |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 336.6 / 742 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 0.66 |
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| Engine Braking | – | Engine Braking System |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | – | Yes |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | 15.14 | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 170 / 6.7 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | No | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear | Swingarm-type, coil spring, oil-damped | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | No | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 170 / 6.7 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Front Suspension | Independent, double wishbone, coil spring, oil-damped | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | 190 / 7.5 ✓ | – |
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| Brakes Front | Disc brake, twin | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electronic ignition (CDI) | Electric / Pull |
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| Lubrication | Wet sump | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | No | Yes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 32 | 36 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | Keihin |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Compression Ratio | 9:1 ✓ | – |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.23in. x 2.81in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 3.2mm x 2.8in.(82mm x 71.2mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Air-cooled with SACS | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-valves | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 376 / 22.94 | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2060 / 81.1 ✓ | 2489 / 98.0 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1146 / 45.1 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | 4 ✓ | – |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | 0.53 | – |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rear Rack | Standard | – |
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| Front Rack | Standard | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 16 / 4.2 | 21 / 5.5 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel |
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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 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | AT 25 x 10-12 tubeless | 25 x 11-12 |
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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 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | AT 25 x 8-12 tubeless | 25 x 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Maxxis | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 ✓ | – |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | Front | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Shaft 4x4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission | Manual / Automatic Clutch | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 615 / 279 ✓ | – |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 1473.2 / 58 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 249 / 9.8 ✓ | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1219 / 48 ✓ | 1251 / 49.25 |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | 841 / 33.1 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Manual gearbox — greater control in technical terrain
- 4WD capable — better traction in mud, sand and steep terrain
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 2010 Suzuki KingQuad 400FS vs 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2006 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 is best for farm work and towing?
For heavy farm use the 2006 Arctic Cat 500 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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