Putting UVs and ATVs to the test: Arctic Cat

This past September, Living the Country Life magazine teamed up with the editors of Successful Farming magazine, our sister publication, to complete the most exhaustive evaluation of all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles ever conducted.

By Justin Davey

Pages in this Story:

• Arctic Cat Prowler XT 650 Automatic 4x4

• Draft and stability test results

• Specifications

• Features

Arctic Cat Prowler XT 650 Automatic 4x4

Vehicles were rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the highest. Let's see what how the Arctic Cat Prowler scored.

Question	Score
Access to engine and transmission (check oil, change filters, grease fittings, etc.)	3.2
Location of controls and gauges (how easy to locate and operate)	4.0
Ease of shifting transmission (forward and reverse)	3.0
Ease of engaging four-wheel drive, differential lock (if applicable)	4.3
Steering responsiveness, maneuverability	4.2
Acceleration (throttle response from dead start on trail)	4.7
Ease of maintaining a constant speed	4.3
Braking	4.1
Noise level	2.9
Overall rider comfort	3.5
Cargo and storage (capacity, ease of access, location on vehicle)	3.5
General fit and finish (how well built, quality of materials, overall design)	3.5
Total average score	45.2