ATVPedia
HomeATVsUTVsBrandsModel yearsCompareGuidesFavorites

Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS vs Honda FourTrax Foreman 520

2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS vs 2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520: 44 vs 32 hp, 545 vs 518 cc, 700 vs 683 lb, $8,499 vs $7,499. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS
ATVUtility

2025 Arctic Cat Alterra 600 EPS

545cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$8,499

View full specs
2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520
ATVUtility

2025 Honda FourTrax Foreman 520

518cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$7,499

View full specs

At a glance

More power44 hpvs32 hpAlterra 600 EPS wins
Lower price$8,499vs$7,499FourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Lighter700 lbvs683 lbFourTrax Foreman 520 wins
Bigger engine545 ccvs518 ccAlterra 600 EPS wins
Ground clearance11 invs7.6 inAlterra 600 EPS wins
Towing1,050 lbvs848 lbAlterra 600 EPS wins

Across measured specs the Alterra 600 EPS leads in 5 categoriesand the FourTrax Foreman 520 in 2. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Alterra 600 EPS runs a 545 cc single-cylinder making about 44 hp, while the FourTrax Foreman 520 uses a 518 cc single-cylinder rated near 32 hp. The Alterra 600 EPS has the power edge (44 hp vs 32 hp). The FourTrax Foreman 520 is lighter at 683 lb (vs 700 lb). At $7,499 the FourTrax Foreman 520 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Alterra 600 EPS
Arctic Cat · 2025
View
FourTrax Foreman 520
Honda · 2025
View
Engine
Displacement545 cc518 cc
Engine configurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Cylinders11
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)44 hp32 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomatic CVTManual 5-speed (ESP)
Drive systemSelectable 2WD/4WDSelectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating1 rider1 rider
Dry weight700 lb (318 kg)683 lb (310 kg)
Overall width48 in (121.9 cm)47.4 in (120.4 cm)
Wheelbase51 in (129.5 cm)50.9 in (129.3 cm)
Ground clearance11 in (27.9 cm)7.6 in (19.3 cm)
Fuel capacity4.5 gal (17 L)3.9 gal (14.8 L)
Towing capacity1,050 lb (476 kg)848 lb (385 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$8,499$7,499
Model year20252025

Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.

Open in the interactive comparison tool →

Compare (0)