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2 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI LE×
Linhai Promax 650L×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
545cc / 33.3
637 / 38.9
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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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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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | Standard |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | 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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| Temperature Warning Type | Gauge | Light |
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| Tachometer | Standard | – |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard |
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| Service Reminder | 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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| Trip Computer | 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 | 500 / 1102 ✓ |
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| Rear Hitch | Receiver | Receiver |
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| Tow Hook | 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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| Front Stabilizer Bar | No | No |
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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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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes |
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| Heated Hand Grip Location | Driver | – |
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| Shock Cover | – | No |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | – | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | – | No |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 850 / 33.5 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 9.46 |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | – | 2.5 |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | – | 0.33 |
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| Rear Storage Well | – | Standard |
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| Front Storage Well | – | Standard |
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| Fender Storage Location | – | Front |
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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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| Tires and Rims |
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| Tube / Tubeless | – | Tubeless |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 220 / 8.7 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 10.2:1 |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Linhai |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | China |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual |
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| Winch |
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| Roller Fairlead | Standard | – |
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| Winch Make | Warn | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Bumper | Standard | – |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | Yes |
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| Power Outlet | Standard | – |
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| Light Guard | Yes | No |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard |
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| Snorkel Air Intake | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 |
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| Storage |
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| Tool Bag Mount | Standard | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | No |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 280 / 11.0 ✓ |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | No | No |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No |
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| Suspension Rear | Double A-arm; 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel ✓ | Swingarm with single shock coil spring oil damped |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | No |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 280 / 11.0 ✓ |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-arm; 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel ✓ | Independent double A-arm coil spring oil damped |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | – |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic disc | Sealed mechanical drum brake |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic disc | Dual hydraulic disc brakes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | CDI Electronic |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | Fuel Injected | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.62in. x 3.23 in. | 3.94in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 92mm x 82mm ✓ | 100.0mm x 82.0mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.76 | – |
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| Engine Braking | Engine Braking System | – |
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| Engine Cylinders | single-cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Liquid-cooled |
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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-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 545cc / 33.3 | 637 / 38.9 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | No | – |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | – |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2197 / 86.5 ✓ | 2200 / 86.6 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1219 / 48 ✓ | 1250 / 49.2 |
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| Storage |
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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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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 22 / 5.7 ✓ | 15.0 / 4.0 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 10 | 10 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 10-12 | 26 x 10-14 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 14 ✓ |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | 25 x 8-12 | 26 x 8-14 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | Goodyear | Maxxis |
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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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| Diff Lock Location | Front | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | Belt |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2WD 4WD |
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| Final Drive | 2/4 WD + differential lock 4x4 ✓ | Shaft |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | Linhai |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | 5-speed manual with reverse ✓ |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 3000/1360.8 ✓ | – |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 325.2 / 717 | 318 / 700 ✓ |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 1400 / 55.1 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 279.4 / 11 | 280 / 11.0 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1200 / 47.2 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | 12-month limited warranty ✓ |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2025 Linhai Promax 650L
- Heavier than the 2025 Linhai Promax 650L
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (637cc)
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Highest rated towing capacity (500kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 2010 Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI LE vs 2025 Linhai Promax 650L — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2025 Linhai Promax 650L has the largest displacement at 637cc, 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 2025 Linhai Promax 650L is the lightest at 318kg (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 2025 Linhai Promax 650L has the highest towing capacity at 500kg. 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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