E.g. “Yamaha Kodiak”, “Can-Am Outlander”, “Kawasaki Brute Force”
3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 300 2X4×
Kazuma Lacoste 110×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
270cc / 16.5
110cc / Unknown
493 cc / 30.1
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC, 4-stroke, 2-valve | 4-stroke, 1-cylinder, 5.2 kW @ 7,100 rpm | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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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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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | – | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | – | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | No | – | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | – | 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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| 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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| Speedometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | Gauge | – | Gauge |
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| Clock | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 227 / 500 ✓ | – | 476.3 / 1050 |
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| Tow Hook | 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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| Seat Location | Driver | – | Driver |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | Gauge | – | Gauge |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | – | 1 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Light Guard | No | – | – |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | – | – | Yes |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | – | No |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | – | Yes |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Tachometer | – | – | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | – | Receiver |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | – | – | Standard |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | – | Standard |
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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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| Number Of Speeds | – | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Front |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Guards | No | – | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | – | – | Shaft |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | – | 36 ✓ |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | – | Keihin |
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| Performance |
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| Power Output(hp in Kw) | – | 5.2 kW @ 7,100 rpm | – |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 671 / 26.4 ✓ | – |
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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 Flairs | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | – | 1 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 22.7 / 50 | – | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 | – | Unknown / 200 ✓ |
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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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| Suspension Rear | Swing arm; 5 in. (12.6 cm) travel | Mono shock | Double A-arm with 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | Yes | – | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 126 / 5 | – | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | No | – | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm; 5 in. (12.6 cm) travel | Dual shocks | Double A-arm with 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc | Drum | Hydraulic disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Drum | Hydraulic disc |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 126 / 5 | – | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | 12V CDI ✓ | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | – | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 2.86in. x 2.57 in. | – | 3.45in. x 3.23 in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 72.7mm x 65.2mm | – | 87.5mm x 82.0mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.57 | – | 0.77 |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | – | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | single-cylinder | Single |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Air / Oil-Cooled | Liquid-cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-stroke | 4-stroke | four-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 2 | – | 4 ✓ |
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| Valve Configuration | 2-valves | – | 4-valves ✓ |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | – | SOHC 4-valve ✓ |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 270cc / 16.5 | 110cc / Unknown | 493 cc / 30.1 ✓ |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | – | Petrol |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | – | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 1 | – | 2 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 23 / 50 | – | Unknown / 100 ✓ |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 12 / 3.3 ✓ | 5 / 1.2 | 24.6 / 6.5 |
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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) | 10 | – | 12 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | – | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 22 | – | 25 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | 22 x 10-10 | 19 x 7 x 8 | 25 x 10-12 ✓ |
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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) | 22 | – | 25 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | 22 x 7-10 | 19 x 7 x 8 | 25 x 8-12 ✓ |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | Shaft | – | – |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 1 | – | 2 ✓ |
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| Final Drive | 2WD 2x4 | – | 2 / 4 WD + diff lock shaft |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | – | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | – | 5-speed w/ Hi-Lo range ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 216.4 / 477 | 128 / 282 ✓ | 290.8 / 641 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1179 / 46.4 ✓ | – | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 259 / 10.2 ✓ | – | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1118 / 44 | 864 / 34 ✓ | 1245 / 49 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1052 / 41.4 | 787 / 31 ✓ | 1194 / 47 |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 1869 / 73.6 | 1397 / 55 ✓ | 2134 / 84 |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | – | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Power Outlet | – | – | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | – | – | Yes |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Highest rated towing capacity (227kg)
- 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 2007 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Lacoste 110
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Lower seat height — more accessible for shorter riders
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2007 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493 cccc)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2006 Kazuma Lacoste 110
Comparing 2010 Arctic Cat 300 2X4 vs 2006 Kazuma Lacoste 110 vs 2007 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2007 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 has the largest displacement at 493 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 2006 Kazuma Lacoste 110 is the lightest at 128kg (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 2010 Arctic Cat 300 2X4 has the highest towing capacity at 227kg. 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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