E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
2 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4X4×
Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / Unknown
650 cc / 39.7
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | 493cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, 4-valve, overhead cam with automatic compression release | 650cc, 4-stroke, V-twin, liquid cooled, 4-valve OHC ✓ |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Trip Odometer | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | – | Standard |
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| Instumentation | – | Multi-function gauge: Speedometer, tachometer, odometer, trip and hourmeter, fuel, gear position, 4x4 indicator, diagnostics, auto shut off, D.E.S.S. (digital encoded security system). ✓ |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | – | No |
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| Seat Type | – | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | – | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | – | Driver |
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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 877 / 34.5 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | – | 45 / 100 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | – | No |
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| Rim Material | – | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | – | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | – | 10 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | – | 26 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | – | 12 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | – | 26 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | – | Carlisle |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | – | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge |
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| Hour Meter | – | Standard |
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| Speedometer | – | Standard |
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| Tachometer | – | Standard |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Manufacturer Country | – | Canada |
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| Performance |
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| Torque rpm | – | 5500 ✓ |
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| Torque (Ft Lbs.) | – | 42.8 |
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| Torque (Nm) | – | 58 Nm @ 5,500 RPM ✓ |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | – | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender | – | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard |
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| Hand Grips | – | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | Yes |
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| Front Fender | – | Standard |
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| Front Bumper | – | Standard |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Hi / Low Range | – | Yes |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Frame | – | Steel |
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| Floor Board Location | – | Driver |
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| Exterior Guards | – | Standard |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | Yes |
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| Body Material | – | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | – | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No |
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| Colors | – | Laurentian Green, Viper Red, Yellow |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | – | Standard |
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| Headlights | – | Standard |
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| Lighting | – | 2 fender mounted headlamps (35W) with tail light /brake light - EC approved, 4 flashers (EC version only) ✓ |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | – | No |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Make | – | ViscoLok |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | Front |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Braking | – | Standard |
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| Total Valves | – | 8 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | – | 4-valves ✓ |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | 590 / 1300 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 91 / 200 ✓ | 90 / 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.) | 16 / 4.25 | 20 / 5.3 ✓ |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tires Rear | 26 x 10.5-12, (4psi) | 26 x 10 x 12 in. (660.4 x 254 x 305 mm) |
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| Tires Front | 26 x 10.5-12, (4 psi) | 26 x 8 x 12 in. (660.4 x 203 x 305 mm) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 293 / 645 ✓ | 295 / 649 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50.0 ✓ | 1295 / 51 |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Make | – | Rotax |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 254 / 10.0 | 305 / 12 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1143 / 45.0 ✓ | 1168 / 46 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2045 / 80.5 ✓ | 2184 / 86 |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear | Semi-independent, 7.2" (18.3) of travel | TTI independent with 9 in (229 mm) ✓ |
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| Front Suspension | Independent double A-arm, 7.2" (18.3) of travel | Double A-arm, Forged Aluminum upper arm, with 8 in (203 mm) travel ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated | 1 inboard hydraulic disc ✓ |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc, single-lever actuated, with parking brake. Foot operated mechanical rear brake, | 2 inboard hydraulic discs ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | V-twin |
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| Engine Cooling | liquid-cooled | liquid cooled |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Engine Valves | 4-valve, overhead cam with automatic compression release | 4-valve OHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / Unknown | 650 cc / 39.7 ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1143 / 45.0 | 1143 / 45 |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | – | 16 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Immobilizer | – | Digitally Encoded Security System (DESS) |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | – | 82 mm x 62 mm ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | – | 2 ✓ |
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| Final Drive | – | Selectable 2x4/4x4 shaft driven with Visco-Lok? front differential ✓ |
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| Transmission | – | CVT, sub-transmission with high, low, park, neutral & reverse |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | – | 2 ✓ |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | – | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | – | 229 / 9 ✓ |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No |
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| Suspension Rear - Make | – | Trailing Torsional Independent (TTI) |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | – | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | – | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | – | 203 / 8 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | Yes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | No |
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| Ignition | – | Electric |
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| Fuel Type | – | Petrol |
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| Fuel Injector Size MM | – | 46 ✓ |
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| Fuel System | – | EFI, 46mm Throttle Body, 2 Siemens VDO injectors ✓ |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | – | 3.23in. x 2.44 in. |
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| Suspension |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | – | Can-Am |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (650 cccc)
- Highest rated towing capacity (590kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 1999 Arctic Cat 500 4X4
Comparing 1999 Arctic Cat 500 4X4 vs 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI has the largest displacement at 650 cccc, 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 1999 Arctic Cat 500 4X4 is the lightest at 293kg (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 2007 Can-Am Outlander 650 H.O. EFI has the highest towing capacity at 590kg. 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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