ATVUtility
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS
545cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled
$8,499
View full specsArctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS vs Can-Am Outlander 500
2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS vs 2025 Can-Am Outlander 500: 44 vs 40 hp, 545 cc vs 500 cc, 700 lb dry vs 690 lb dry, $8,499 vs $7,199. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
ATVUtility
2025 Can-Am Outlander 500
500cc Single-cylinder (Rotax), liquid-cooled
$7,199
View full specsAt a glance
More power44 hpvs40 hpAlterra 600 EPS wins
Lower price$8,499vs$7,199Outlander 500 wins
Weight700 lb dryvs690 lb dryOutlander 500 wins
Bigger engine545 ccvs500 ccAlterra 600 EPS wins
Ground clearance11 invs10.5 inAlterra 600 EPS wins
Towing1,050 lbvs1,300 lbOutlander 500 wins
Across measured specs the Alterra 600 EPS leads in 3 categories and the Outlander 500 in 4. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Alterra 600 EPS uses a 545 cc single-cylinder with about 44 hp, while the Outlander 500 uses a 500 cc single-cylinder (rotax) with about 40 hp. The Alterra 600 EPS has the power edge (44 hp vs 40 hp). The Outlander 500 is lighter at 690 lb (vs 700 lb). At $7,199 the Outlander 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Alterra 600 EPS Arctic Cat · 2025 View | Outlander 500 Can-Am · 2025 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 545 cc | 500 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder | Single-cylinder (Rotax) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 44 hp | 40 hp |
| Fuel system | EFI | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT | Automatic CVT |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD | Selectable 2WD/4WD |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 1 rider | 1 rider |
| Dry weight | 700 lb (318 kg) | 690 lb (313 kg) |
| Overall width | 48 in (121.9 cm) | 46 in (116.8 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 51 in (129.5 cm) | 51 in (129.5 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 11 in (27.9 cm) | 10.5 in (26.7 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 4.5 gal (17 L) | 5.4 gal (20.4 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,050 lb (476 kg) | 1,300 lb (590 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $8,499 | $7,199 |
| Model year | 2025 | 2025 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.