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3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic×
Arctic Cat 366 4x4 Automatic×
Arctic Cat 650 4x4 Automatic×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
493cc / 30.08
366 / 22.33
633cc / 38.63
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | – | V-Twin SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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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 | Driver |
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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 | 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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| Clock | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Odometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Trip Computer | Standard | – | 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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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | One-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | 34 / 75 ✓ | 45.4 / 100 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Light Guard | – | No | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| CV Boot Cover | – | No | – |
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| Brush Guard | – | Yes | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning Type | – | Gauge | – |
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| Voltage Meter | – | 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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| Number Of Seats | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Tool Bag Mount | – | Standard | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive Engine / Transmission | – | Belt | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Suspension |
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| Air Adjustable | – | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | – | No | – |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Carburetor Size MM | – | 34 ✓ | – |
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| Fuel System Brand | – | Keihin | – |
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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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| Shock Cover | No | No | No |
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| Rear Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Suspension |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | – | No | – |
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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 | – | 45 / 100 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 18 / 4.8 | 15.1 / 4 | 25 / 6.5 ✓ |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping | No | No | No |
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| Rear Travel (mm / in.) | 254 / 10 | 178 / 7 | 254 / 10 |
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| Suspension Rear | FIS, Travel 10.0 in. | Independent Double A-Arm | FIS, Travel 10.0 in. |
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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 | 178 / 7 | 254 / 10 |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. | Independent Double A-Arm | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. |
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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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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull | Electric / Pull |
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| Suspension |
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| Rear Adjustable Shock Spring Pre-Load | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 3.19in. x 2.81in. | 3.15in. x 2.48in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 81mm x 71.2mm ✓ | 80mm x 63mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.74 | 0.64 | 0.93 |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | Engine Braking System | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | V Twin |
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| Engine Cooling | Liquid w/Fan | Air / Oil-Cooled | Liquid w/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-valve | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 493cc / 30.08 | 366 / 22.33 | 633cc / 38.63 ✓ |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2057 / 81.0 | 2057 / 81.00 | 2057 / 81.0 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 1118 / 44 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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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 | 10 | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 11 | 10 ✓ | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 24 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Rear | 25 X 11-12 | AT 24 X 10-12 | 26 X 11-12 ✓ |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | 8 ✓ | 6.5 |
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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 | 24 | 26 ✓ |
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| Tires Front | 25 X 8-12 | AT 24 X 8-12 | 26 X 8-12 ✓ |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | Maxxis | Goodyear |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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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 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 |
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| Transmission Make | Duramatic | Duramatic | Duramatic |
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| Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Tongue Weight (lbs/kgs) | 1050 / 476.3 | – | 1050 / 476.3 |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 303.9 / 670 | 258.6 / 570 | 308.4 / 680 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 1219.2 / 48 | 1473.2 / 58 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 254 / 10 ✓ | 330.2 / 13 |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1251 / 49.25 | 1184 / 46.6 ✓ | 1251 / 49.25 |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Diff Lock Location | – | – | Front |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Highest rated towing capacity (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2004 Arctic Cat 650 4x4 Automatic
✓ 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 2004 Arctic Cat 650 4x4 Automatic
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (633cccc)
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- Disc brakes front and rear — strong stopping power
✗ Cons
- No significant weaknesses identified from available data
Comparing 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic vs 2009 Arctic Cat 366 4x4 Automatic vs 2004 Arctic Cat 650 4x4 Automatic — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2004 Arctic Cat 650 4x4 Automatic has the largest displacement at 633cccc, 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 2004 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic 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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