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3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
493 cc / 30.1
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | 493cc, SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve ✓ | SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Body Material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | – |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Colours |
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| Metallic | No | No | No |
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| Lighting |
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| Halogen Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning | Standard | – | – |
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| Clock | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | – | – |
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| Digital Instrumentation | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Towing |
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| Towing Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 476 / 1050 | 476.3 / 1050 | 476 / 1050 |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | Two-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver and Passenger | Driver |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 2 ✓ | 1 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Power Outlet | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | Standard | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | No |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Temperature Warning Type | – | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Tachometer | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge | Gauge |
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| Towing |
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| Rear Hitch | – | Receiver | Receiver |
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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 and Passenger | – |
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| Detachable Passenger Seat | – | Standard | – |
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| Storage |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | Standard | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | No |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 | 1 |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 36 | 36 |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | Keihin |
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| Engine Braking | – | Yes | – |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Parent Company | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat | Arctic Cat |
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| Recommend Minimum Age | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Manufacturer Country | USA | USA | USA |
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| Steering |
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| Steering Type | Manual | Manual | Manual |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Transmission Make | – | Duramatic | – |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | 45.4 / 100 | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 203.2 / 8 | 254 / 10 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 in. | Double a-arm with 8 in. travel | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Front Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension - Front Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 203.2 / 8 | 254 / 10 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. | Double a-arm with 8 in. travel | Double A-arm; 10 in. travel ✓ |
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| Brakes |
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| Linked Brake System Front to Rear | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Brakes Rear | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Brakes |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 3.45in. x 3.23 in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 87.5 mm x 82 mm | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.71 | 0.66 | 0.75 |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid-Cooled with fan | Liquid with Fan | Liquid-Cooled with fan |
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| Engine Type | 4-Stroke | 4-Stroke | 4-stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-Valve | 4-valves | 4-valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | 4-Valve ✓ | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 | 493 cc / 30.1 | 493cc / 30.08 |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2154 / 84.8 | 2362 / 93.0 | 2154 / 84.8 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1207 / 47.5 | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1252 / 49.3 | 1251 / 49.25 ✓ | 1252 / 49.3 |
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| Racks and Payload |
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| Rack Capacity Rear (Kg / Lbs.) | 91 / 200 | – | 91 / 200 |
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| Rack Capacity Front (Kg / Lbs.) | 45 / 100 | Unknown / 100 ✓ | 45 / 100 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 25 / 6.5 | 20.8 / 5.5 | 25 / 6.5 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | No | No |
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| Rim Material | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 11 | 11 | 10 ✓ |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 X 11-12 | 25 x 11-12 | 25 x 10-12 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | 25 X 8-12 | 25 x 8-12 | 25 x 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | Carlisle Badlands | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Number Of Speeds | 5 | – | 5 |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | – | Front |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | Shaft | Shaft |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | 2 / 4 WD | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission | Manual | Automatic CVT with engine braking system | Manual |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 313.9 / 692 | 336.6 / 742 | 296.7 / 654 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 | 1473.2 / 58 | 1270 / 50 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 254 / 10 ✓ | 304.8 / 12 |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Service Reminder | – | – | Standard |
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| Manufacturer and Warranty |
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| Warranty Info | – | – | 6 Limited ✓ |
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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
- Independent rear suspension — improved handling on uneven ground
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
✓ 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 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4
Comparing 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 vs 2006 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV vs 2008 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 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 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 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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