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3 of 3 selected:
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE×
Arctic Cat 50 2x4×
Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV×
Key Specs at a Glance
Engine
376cc / 22.94
49.1cc / 3.00
493cc / 30.08
Full Specifications
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| Engine Spec |
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| Engine Detail | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve | SOHC 4-stroke 2-valve | SOHC 4-Stroke 4-Valve |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Folding Foot Pegs | No | No | No |
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| Floor Board Location | Driver | Driver | Driver and Passenger |
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| CV Boot Cover | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Brush Guard | Yes | No | – |
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| Body Material | Plastic | – | Plastic |
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| Bash Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Bash Plate (Front) | Yes | 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 | Standard |
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| Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Lighting | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Speedometer | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Frame | Steel | Steel | Steel |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Hour Meter | Standard | – | Standard |
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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 | – | 476 / 1050 |
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| Tow Hook | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Seat Adjustable | No | No | No |
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| Seat Type | One-Piece | One-Piece | Two-Piece |
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| Seat Material | Vinyl | Vinyl | Vinyl |
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| Seat Location | Driver | Driver | Driver and Passenger |
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| Number Of Seats | 1 | 1 | 2 ✓ |
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| Storage |
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| Glove Box / Dashboard Storage | Standard | – | – |
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| Instrumentation |
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| Fuel Level Warning | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Storage |
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| Underseat Storage | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Bumper | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Front Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Seats |
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| Backrest Type | – | – | Fixed |
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| Backrest Location | – | – | Driver and Passenger |
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| Steering |
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| Turning Circle | – | 13 ✓ | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Shock Cover | – | No | – |
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| Safety Flag | – | Standard | – |
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| Rear Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Rear Bumper | – | Standard | – |
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| Handlebar Pads | – | Standard | – |
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| Front Stabilizer Bar | – | No | – |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Primary Drive - Rear Wheels | – | Chain | – |
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| Suspension |
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| Swing Arm Skid Plate | – | No | – |
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| Suspension Rear - Material | – | Steel | – |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Front Fender Flairs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Speed Governor | – | 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 | 6 | 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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| 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 | Standard |
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| Rear Fender | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Radiator Guard | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Light Guard | Yes | No | – |
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| Hand Grips | Standard | Standard | Standard |
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| Full Length Skid Plate | Yes | – | Yes |
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| Engine Spec |
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| Carborator Count | – | 1 ✓ | – |
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| Storage |
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| Storage Capacity (Kg / Lbs.) | 45.4 / 100 | – | 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 | – | 45 / 100 |
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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 ✓ | 74 / 2.9 | 218 / 8.6 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Rear) | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Suspension Rear | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 10.0 in. | Swing arm; 2.9 in. travel | Fully Independent Suspension, Travel 8.6 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 ✓ | 71 / 2.8 | 218 / 8.6 |
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| A-Arm Skid Plate (Front) | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm, Travel 10.0 in. | Single a-arm, 2.8 in. travel | Double A-Arm, Travel 8.6 in. |
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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 | Hydraulic disc | Hydraulic Disc |
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| Brakes Front | Hydraulic Disc | Drum | Hydraulic Disc |
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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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| Ignition | Electric / Pull | Electric / Kick | Electric / Pull |
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| Fuel System | Carburetor | Carburetor | Carburetor |
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| Bore Stroke(in) | 3.45in. x 3.23in. | 1.54in. x 1.62in. | 3.45in. x 3.23in. |
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| Bore Stroke(mm) | 87.5mm x 82mm | 39mm x 41.1mm ✓ | 87.5mm x 82mm |
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| Displacement To Weight CC | 0.67 | 0.21 | 0.67 |
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| Engine Braking | Standard | – | Standard |
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| Engine Cylinders | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder | Single-Cylinder |
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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 | 4-Stroke |
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| Total Valves | 4 | 2 | 4 |
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| Valve Configuration | 4-Valve | 2-valve | 4-Valve |
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| Engine Valves | SOHC | SOHC | SOHC |
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| Engine Capacity (cc / Ci ) | 376cc / 22.94 | 49.1cc / 3.00 | 493cc / 30.08 ✓ |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
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| Suspension |
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| Number of Rear Shock Absorbers | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Dimensions and Weight |
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| Length (mm / in.) | 2057 / 81 | 1441 / 56.75 ✓ | 2446 / 96.3 |
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| Width (mm / in.) | 1207 / 47.5 | 867 / 34.13 ✓ | 1207 / 47.5 |
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| Fuel |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity (l / gal.) | 18 / 4.75 | 5 / 1.45 | 18 / 4.75 |
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| Tires and Rims |
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| Rear Solid Axle | No | Yes | No |
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| Rim Material | Aluminum | – | Steel |
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| Rear Rim Width (in) | 8 | 5.5 | 8 |
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| Rear Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 7 | 12 |
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| Rear Tire Width (in) | 11 | 8 ✓ | 11 |
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| Rear Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 16 | 25 |
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| Tires Rear | 25 X 10-12 | 16 x 8-7 | 25 X 11-12 |
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| Front Rim Width (in) | 6.5 | 5.5 | 6.5 |
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| Front Rim Diameter (in) | 12 | 7 | 12 |
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| Front Tire Width (in) | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Front Tire Diameter (in) | 25 | 16 | 25 |
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| Tires Front | 25 X 8-12 | 16 x 8-7 | 25 X 8-12 |
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| Tire Make | Carlisle Badlands | – | Carlisle Badlands |
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| Transmission (Gearbox) and Final Drive |
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| Reverse | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Hi / Low Range | Yes | No | Yes |
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| Diff Lock Location | Front | – | – |
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| Primary Drive - Front Wheels | Shaft | – | Shaft |
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| Drive line Modes | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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| Final Drive | Selectable 4X2 / 4X4 | 4X2 | 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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| Wet Weight (Lbs. / Kg) | 2500/1134 ✓ | – | – |
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| Dry Weight (Kg / Lbs.) | 334.8 / 738 | 108 / 238 ✓ | 332 / 732 |
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| Wheelbase (mm / in.) | 1270 / 50 ✓ | 975.4 / 38.4 | 1473.2 / 58 |
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| Ground Clearance (mm / in.) | 304.8 / 12 | 88.9 / 3.5 | 254 / 10 ✓ |
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| Height (mm / in.) | 1252 / 49.3 | 914 / 36.0 ✓ | 1283 / 50.5 |
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| Seats |
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| Lumbar Adjustment | – | – | No |
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| Exterior - Safety and Design |
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| Grab Rail Or Strap | – | – | Standard |
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Clear all & start over
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- Highest rated towing capacity (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 Automatic TRV
- Heavier than the 2006 Arctic Cat 50 2x4
✓ Pros
- Lightest of the group — easier to manoeuvre
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
- CVT automatic transmission — easy to ride, no gear-changing
✗ Cons
- Smaller engine than the 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV
- Drum brakes on front — less stopping power than disc
- 2WD only — less traction off-road than 4WD alternatives
✓ Pros
- Largest engine in this comparison (493cccc)
- Solid towing capacity for farm use (476kg)
- Best ground clearance — handles rough terrain well
- Independent front suspension for better ride comfort
✗ Cons
- Heavier than the 2006 Arctic Cat 50 2x4
Comparing 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE vs 2006 Arctic Cat 50 2x4 vs 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV — Common Questions
Which has the most powerful engine?
The 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic TRV 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 quad is the lightest?
The 2006 Arctic Cat 50 2x4 is the lightest at 108kg (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 2005 Arctic Cat 500 4x4 Automatic LE 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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