ATVUtility
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 300
270cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$4,899
View full specsArctic Cat Alterra 300 vs CFMoto CForce 400
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 300 vs 2025 CFMoto CForce 400: 20 vs 27 hp, 270 vs 400 cc, 496 vs 617 lb, $4,899 vs $5,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2025 CFMoto CForce 400
400cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$5,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power20 hpvs27 hpCForce 400 wins
Lower price$4,899vs$5,999Alterra 300 wins
Lighter496 lbvs617 lbAlterra 300 wins
Bigger engine270 ccvs400 ccCForce 400 wins
Ground clearance9 invs9.2 inCForce 400 wins
Towingn/avs1,050 lbCForce 400 wins
Across measured specs the Alterra 300 leads in 2 categoriesand the CForce 400 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Alterra 300 runs a 270 cc single-cylinder making about 20 hp, while the CForce 400 uses a 400 cc single-cylinder rated near 27 hp. The CForce 400 has the power edge (27 hp vs 20 hp). The Alterra 300 is lighter at 496 lb (vs 617 lb). At $4,899 the Alterra 300 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Alterra 300 Arctic Cat · 2025 View | CForce 400 CFMoto · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 270 cc | 400 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 20 hp | 27 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | 2WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) | 617 lb (280 kg) |
| Overall width | 41.5 in (105.4 cm) | 46.5 in (118.1 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 49.2 in (125 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (22.9 cm) | 9.2 in (23.4 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 gal (12.1 L) | 4.7 gal (17.8 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | 1,050 lb (476 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $4,899 | $5,999 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.