Arctic Cat side-by-sides: specifications and model differences
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Arctic Cat side-by-side models compared
| Model | Class | Engine | Seats | Bed | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arctic Cat Prowler 500 | Compact utility | 443cc | 2 | 500 lb | $10,799 |
| Arctic Cat Prowler Limited Crew | Crew utility | 812cc | Up to 6 | 1,000 lb | $31,299 |
| Arctic Cat Prowler 800 XT | Utility | 812cc | 3 | 1,000 lb | $18,299 |
| Arctic Cat Prowler Limited | Utility | 812cc | 3 | 1,000 lb | $22,799 |
Compact, three-seat and six-seat Prowler configurations
The Prowler 500 is the compact two-seater. The Prowler 800 XT and Prowler Limited seat three on a bench with a removable passenger seat, and the Limited Crew seats up to six in two rows. The 812cc models tow 2,000 lb and carry 1,000 lb.
What to check before buying an Arctic Cat side-by-side
Weights are quoted on different bases: the Prowler 800 XT is 1,718 lb dry including some accessory weight, and the Limited Crew is 2,043 lb with accessories, so compare them with care. Passenger counts vary too, from two on the Prowler 500 to six in the Crew. The 812cc models tow 2,000 lb, which suits a small trailer but not a large one.
Ask where service is done, because the dealer network is smaller than Polaris or Can-Am, and check what the quoted price includes.
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The 2027 Arctic Cat announcement rates the Prowler 500 for 1,500 lb towing and 1,000 lb total cargo capacity. Total cargo capacity is not a separate rating for the load in the bed.
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Arctic Cat
Arctic Cat sells the Prowler family of utility side-by-sides. This page covers 4 current models, from the 443cc Prowler 500 at $10,799 to the 812cc Prowler Limited Crew at $31,299. The table lists class, engine, seats, bed and starting price; Arctic Cat side-by-side models compared.
How Arctic Cat organizes its side-by-side lineup
The Prowler 500 is the compact two-seater. The Prowler 800 XT and Prowler Limited seat three on a bench with a removable passenger seat, and the Limited Crew seats up to six in two rows. The 812cc models tow 2,000 lb and carry 1,000 lb.
Which Arctic Cat side-by-side to buy
The Prowler 500 at $10,799 is the entry and tows 1,500 lb. The 800 XT at $18,299 and the Limited at $22,799 share the 812cc engine, and the Crew at $31,299 is the family model. ATV On Demand 's Alterra 600 test shows how Arctic Cat handles: it called the Alterra 600 the best-handling 4x4 Arctic Cat ATV it had ridden.
Arctic Cat history and reputation
Wikipedia says Arctic Cat was formed in 1960 and makes snowmobiles and ATVs in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Its side-by-side line is the smallest here, with four models, so buyers get a simple choice of seats and trim.
What to check before buying an Arctic Cat side-by-side
Weights are quoted on different bases: the Prowler 800 XT is 1,718 lb dry including some accessory weight, and the Limited Crew is 2,043 lb with accessories, so compare them with care. Passenger counts vary too, from two on the Prowler 500 to six in the Crew. The 812cc models tow 2,000 lb, which suits a small trailer but not a large one.
Ask where service is done, because the dealer network is smaller than Polaris or Can-Am, and check what the quoted price includes.
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UTV questions
What is the cheapest Arctic Cat side-by-side?
The Prowler 500 at $10,799 is the cheapest, with a 1,500 lb tow rating and a 500 lb bed. It is a compact two-seater with a bench seat.
How many people does the Prowler Limited Crew seat?
Arctic Cat lists up to six people in two rows, at $31,299. The regular Prowler Limited seats three on a bench and costs $22,799.
What towing figure does the Arctic Cat UTV range give the Prowler?
The 812cc Prowler models tow 2,000 lb with a 1,000 lb bed, and the Prowler 500 tows 1,500 lb.