Arctic Cat Alterra 600 specifications
Arctic Cat · Utility
ATVpedia on the TRV lists a two-up version with a 597cc EFI engine, a Trailbloc CVT, a front diff lock, an 853 lb dry weight, a 48.8 in width, a 58 in wheelbase, 10.75 in of clearance, a 600 lb total capacity and a standard 3,500 lb synthetic-rope winch, and warns that Arctic Cat's dry weight excludes some ready-to-ride fluids and is not directly comparable with a competitor's curb or wet figure.
Arctic Cat Alterra 600
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Engine | Liquid-cooled, single cylinder |
| Displacement | 597cc |
| Fuel system | Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (Trailbloc), H/L/N/R/P |
| Drive system | 2WD/4WD electric actuation with selectable front differential lock, electronic power steering |
| Front suspension | Arched double A-arm, high clearance |
| Front brake | Dual hydraulic disc |
| Front tire | 25x8-12 |
| Rear tire | 25x10-12 |
| Wheelbase | 52 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.75 in |
| Fuel capacity | 4.8 gal |
| Front rack capacity | 100 lb |
| Rear rack capacity | 200 lb |
| Towing capacity | 1,050 lb |
| Starting MSRP | $9,599 |
| Class | Utility |
| Wheels | Steel |
| Front suspension travel | 8.75 in |
| Rear suspension travel | 8.75 in |
| Rear brake | Single hydraulic disc |
| Curb weight | 762 lb |
The Alterra 600 lists 44 hp, less than the 47 hp of Yamaha's Kodiak 700 and the 47 hp Can-Am Outlander Electric. Its 1,050 lb towing rating is below the 1,322 lb of Suzuki's KingQuad 750AXi and the 1,300 lb of Yamaha's Grizzly. At $9,599 it costs $400 less than Honda's Rubicon 700 and $1,000 less than the Grizzly EPS.
So it is the value option among big utility ATVs with standard power steering.
Ask which trim you are being quoted, since the Limited and TRV versions add equipment and cost more. Check the CVT belt, the front diff lock and the power steering. Look at the suspension for wear.
Ask whether the winch was included. Compare weights on the same basis, dry or wet.
The Alterra 600 suits a buyer who wants standard power steering and good handling at a moderate price and does not need the top towing rating.
Alterra 600 against the Sportsman 600 and Kodiak 700
Polaris's Sportsman 600 EPS and Yamaha's Kodiak 700 EPS are the closest full-size rivals.
2027 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 compared to the Alterra 300
The 600 is a substantially larger machine than the 300, not a bigger engine in the same chassis: Arctic Cat's own pages show 245 lb more curb weight (762 lb versus 517 lb dry), more than triple the towing capacity (1,050 lb versus 331 lb), and electronic power steering the 300 does not have at all.
That gap carries a $4,700 price difference before either model's destination charge, positioning the 300 as a compact entry point and not a stripped-down 600.
ATV On Demand says the geometry and suspension performance make the Alterra 600 the best-handling 4x4 Arctic Cat ATV it has ridden, and notes that every Alterra 600 comes standard with electronic power steering, a stout front bumper and tow hooks. ATVpedia lists the 2025 Alterra 600 EPS as a full-size utility ATV with 44 hp, selectable 2WD and 4WD, electronic power steering and a 1,050 lb tow rating, and reminds owners that towing and cargo loads change braking, steering and slope behavior, so lower speeds and conservative routes matter.
Arctic Cat · Utility
The Alterra 600 is Arctic Cat's full-size utility ATV, with electronic power steering as standard and a 1,050 lb towing rating. ATV On Demand calls it the best-handling Arctic Cat 4x4 it has ridden, and Arctic Cat asks $9,599; 2027 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 specifications and price.
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2027 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 questions
Does the Arctic Cat Alterra 600 have power steering?
Yes. ATV On Demand says all Alterra 600s come standard with electronic power steering, a front bumper and tow hooks.
How much power does the Alterra 600 make?
ATVpedia lists 44 hp for the 2025 Alterra 600 EPS, with selectable 2WD and 4WD and a 1,050 lb tow rating.
How does the Alterra 600 handle?
ATV On Demand says the geometry and suspension make it the best-handling 4x4 Arctic Cat ATV it has ridden.
Other models in this reference: Arctic Cat Alterra 110, Arctic Cat Alterra 450.