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2 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX×
Suzuki KingQuad 400FS×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
376 / 22.94
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | 4-stroke, OHC |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | – |
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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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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard |
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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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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Cargo Bed Material | Polyethylene | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | – |
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| Towing |
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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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| 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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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 |
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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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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Cargo Bed Tilt | Yes | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Height (mm / in.) | – | 841 / 33.1 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (l) | – | 15.14 |
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| Storage Capacity (gal) | – | 4 ✓ |
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| Storage Capacity (Cu. ft) | – | 0.53 |
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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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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Number Of Speeds | – | 5 ✓ |
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| Limited Slip Diff Location | – | Front |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | – | 615 / 279 ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Front Brake Diameter (mm / in.) | – | 190 / 7.5 ✓ |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Lubrication | – | Wet sump |
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| Compression Ratio | – | 9:1 ✓ |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Suzuki |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | Japan |
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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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| 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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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | – |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Light |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | – |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 ✓ | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 ✓ | 170 / 6.7 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No |
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| Suspension Rear | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Swingarm-type, 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 ✓ | 170 / 6.7 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | – |
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| Front Suspension | Double a-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ | Independent, double wishbone, 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 | Drum |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Disc brake, twin |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electronic ignition (CDI) |
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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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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | 1 | 1 |
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| Fuel System Brand | Keihin | Keihin |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 3.23in. x 2.81in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 3.2mm x 2.8in.(82mm x 71.2mm) |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.66 | – |
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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 | Air-cooled with SACS |
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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-Valve | 4-valves |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ | 376 / 22.94 |
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| Carburetor Size MM | 36 ✓ | 32 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | No |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 |
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| Air Adjustable | No | – |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 21 / 5.5 ✓ | 16 / 4.2 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 ✓ | – |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 11 | 10 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 x 11-12 | AT 25 x 10-12 tubeless |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | – |
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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 | 25 x 8-12 | AT 25 x 8-12 tubeless |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | 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 | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | Belt | – |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Shaft 4x4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | – |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Manual / Automatic Clutch |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 336.6 / 742 | – |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1473.2 / 58 | 1270 / 50 ✓ |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 249 / 9.8 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1251 / 49.25 | 1219 / 48 ✓ |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1146 / 45.1 ✓ |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2489 / 98.0 | 2060 / 81.1 ✓ |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 136 / 300 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ 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
✓ 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
Comparing 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TBX vs 2010 Suzuki KingQuad 400FS — 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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