2019 UTV BUYER’S GUIDE: ARCTIC CAT

2019 UTV BUYER’S GUIDE: ARCTIC CAT

TEXTRON WILDCAT XX/XX LTD
One of the hottest new sport UTVs on the market is the all-new Textron Wildcat XX and XX LTD. This machine was designed with help from professional racer Robby Gordon to produce one of the best suspension systems on the market. Part of the suspension package is Fox 2.5 Podium shocks. The engine produces 130 horsepower.

Engine type DOHC triple
Displacement 989cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/18.0”
Rear Trailing arm/18.0”
Length/width/height 136.0”/64.0”/67.5.0”
Fuel Capacity 10.0 gal.
Dry weight 1816 lb.
Towing N/A
Bed capacity 300 lb.
Price $20,699/$21,999

TEXTRON WILDCAT X/X LTD
The Wildcat X isn’t Textron’s top dog anymore, but it is still a great machine. The dual-A-arm front suspension has 17 inches of travel, while the trailing-arm rear suspension sports 18 inches of travel. A torquey V-twin four-stroke engine is paired to an automatic CV transmission with a sport-tuned clutch. There is an LTD version available.

Engine type SOHC V-twin
Displacement 951cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/17.0”
Rear Trailing arm/18.0”
Length/width/height 128.0”/64.0”/66.8”
Fuel Capacity 8.8 gal.
Dry weight 1335 lb.
Towing N/A
Bed capacity 300 lb.
Price $15,999/$17,499

TEXTRON WILDCAT SPORT XT/LTD
Both the Wildcat Sport 700 XT and LTD models utilize a parallel-twin four-stroke engine that makes over 60 horsepower. The 4×4 system has a front-locking differential. The Sport is 60 inches wide with dual-A-arm suspension front and rear. The XT has JRi EXC-1 shocks, while the LTD gets Stage 5 Elka shocks. EPS is standard on both.

Engine type SOHC twin
Displacement 700cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/12.2”
Rear Dual A-arm/12.2”
Length/width/height 111.0”/60.0”/64.0”
Fuel Capacity 7.4 gal.
Dry weight 1054 lb.
Towing 1500 lb.
Bed capacity 300 lb.
Price $13,499/$14,999

TEXTRON WILDCAT TRAIL/XT/LTD
Textron has you covered with a sporty 50-inch trail UTV, the Wildcat Trail. There are three versions: base, XT, and LTD. The base has steel wheels and quarter-doors. The XT gains aluminum wheels and EPS. The LTD is outfitted with full doors and color-matched wheels. The engine is a hearty 700cc twin-cylinder four-stroke that is liquid-cooled.

Engine type SOHC twin
Displacement 700cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/10”
Rear Dual A-arm/10.5”
Length/width/height 110.5”/50.0”/64.3”
Fuel Capacity 7.4 gal.
Dry weight 730 lb.
Towing 1500 lb.
Bed capacity 300 lb.
Price $10,999-$13,499

2019 UTV BUYER’S GUIDE: ARCTIC CAT

TEXTRON HAVOC/X/BACK COUNTRY
The Havoc and Havoc X performed quite well in 2018, so Textron created a Havoc Back Country Edition. All three models come with EPS standard, along with over 12 inches of suspension travel. The BC gained premium seats, a hard roof, and a front hood rack. The Havoc X and BC have a sport bumper with a winch and aluminum wheels.

Engine type SOHC twin
Displacement 957cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/12.8”
Rear Dual A-arm/12.9”
Length/width/height 126.0”/64.0”/77.0”
Fuel Capacity 9.5 gal.
Dry weight 1755 lb.
Towing 2000 lb.
Bed capacity 600 lb.
Price $16,299-$17,799

TEXTRON STAMPEDE/X
The two-seater Stampede, X and Hunter Edition are all powered by an 80-horsepower, 846cc, EFI twin-cylinder engine that is paired to a CVT. All four wheels are shaft-driven. The rear differential can be unlocked. The Stampede can tow up to 2000 pounds and has a cargo bed capacity of 600 pounds. The Hunter Edition has a camo scheme.

Engine type SOHC twin
Displacement 846cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/9.5”
Rear Dual A-arm/10.5”
Length/width/height 126.0”/58.0”/75.0”
Fuel Capacity 9.5 gal.
Dry weight 1665 lb.
Towing 2000 lb.
Bed capacity 600 lb.
Price $14,499-$16,999

2019 UTV BUYER’S GUIDE: ARCTIC CAT

TEXTRON STAMPEDE 4/4X
The Stampede 4 line has similar attributes to the two-seat version. The suspension involves dual-A-arms front and rear with over 9 inches of travel. There are front and rear sway bars for stability. All three models come with EPS as a standard feature. The 4X and Hunter Edition come with aluminum wheels with 27-inch Maxxis Big Horn tires.

Engine type SOHC twin
Displacement 846cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/9.5”
Rear Dual A-arm/10.5”
Length/width/height 158.0”/58.0”/75.0”
Fuel Capacity 9.5 gal.
Dry weight 1905 lb.
Towing 2000 lb.
Bed capacity 600 lb.
Price $15,699/$18,199

TEXTRON PROWLER PRO/XT/RANCH
The Textron Prowler Pro is new for 2019. It starts out as a three-passenger utility UTV that sports a quiet, 50-horsepower, 812cc four-stroke engine. The cargo bed can hold 1000 pounds, while the towing capability is 2000 pounds. There is a Pro XT with nicer wheels and color schemes, or the outfitted Ranch Edition with bumpers, a winch, roof and more.

Engine type DOHC triple
Displacement 812cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/10.0”
Rear Dual A-arm/9.5”
Length/width/height 126.0”/63.0”/74.0”
Fuel Capacity 10.0 gal.
Dry weight 1567 lb.
Towing 2000 lb.
Bed capacity 1000 lb.
Price $11,399-$15,699

Textron: (800) 774-3946, www.textronoffroad.com

PROWLER PRO CREW XT/RANCH
The all-new Prowler Pro line includes two six-passenger crew models: Crew XT, and Ranch Edition. The suspension system is independent front and rear with over 9 inches of travel. There are many cargo compartments, a large bed and a healthy towing capacity on this utility machine. Textron incorporated a noise and vibration-eliminating frame.

Engine type DOHC triple
Displacement 812cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/10.0”
Rear Dual A-arm/9.5”
Length/width/height 160.5”/63.0”/74.0”
Fuel Capacity 10.0 gal.
Dry weight 1856 lb.
Towing 2000 lb.
Bed capacity 1000 lb.
Price $14,799/$17,199

2019 UTV BUYER’S GUIDE: ARCTIC CAT

PROWLER 500
Textron’s Prowler 500 has a 443cc, single-overhead-cam, four-stroke engine mated to a CV-style transmission. This machine can tow 1500 pounds, but holds 1000 pounds less in the bed. The suspension system on each corner of the 500 uses double-A-arm suspension with 7.5 inches of travel. Red and green are your color options for 2019.

Engine type SOHC single
Displacement 443cc
Suspension:
Front Dual A-arm/7.5”
Rear Dual A-arm/7.5”
Length/width/height 106.0”/56.0”/77.0”
Fuel Capacity 8.5 gal.
Dry weight 1095 lb.
Towing 1500 lb.
Bed capacity 500 lb.
Price $8,999

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