ATVUtility
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 300
270cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$4,899
View full specsArctic Cat Alterra 300 vs Honda FourTrax Recon
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 300 vs 2025 Honda FourTrax Recon: 20 vs 15 hp, 270 vs 229 cc, 496 vs 434 lb, $4,899 vs $5,249. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2025 Honda FourTrax Recon
229cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled
$5,249
View full specsAt a glance
More power20 hpvs15 hpAlterra 300 wins
Lower price$4,899vs$5,249Alterra 300 wins
Lighter496 lbvs434 lbFourTrax Recon wins
Bigger engine270 ccvs229 ccAlterra 300 wins
Ground clearance9 invs6.5 inAlterra 300 wins
Towingn/avsn/aTie
Across measured specs the Alterra 300 leads in 5 categoriesand the FourTrax Recon in 1. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Alterra 300 runs a 270 cc single-cylinder making about 20 hp, while the FourTrax Recon uses a 229 cc single-cylinder rated near 15 hp. The Alterra 300 has the power edge (20 hp vs 15 hp). The FourTrax Recon is lighter at 434 lb (vs 496 lb). At $4,899 the Alterra 300 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Alterra 300 Arctic Cat · 2025 View | FourTrax Recon Honda · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 270 cc | 229 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Air |
| Power (approx.) | 20 hp | 15 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Manual 5-speed (ESP) |
| Drive system | 2WD | 2WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 496 lb (225 kg) | 434 lb (197 kg) |
| Overall width | 41.5 in (105.4 cm) | 42.4 in (107.7 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 46.9 in (119.1 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 9 in (22.9 cm) | 6.5 in (16.5 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.2 gal (12.1 L) | 2.4 gal (9.1 L) |
| Towing capacity | n/a | n/a |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $4,899 | $5,249 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.