UTVUtility
2027 Arctic Cat Prowler 500
443cc Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-stroke), liquid-cooled
$10,799
View full specsArctic Cat Prowler 500 vs Polaris Ranger 600
2027 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 vs 2027 Polaris Ranger 600: 30 vs 44 hp (unverified estimates), 443 cc vs 567 cc, 1165 lb dry vs 1168 lb dry, $10,799 vs $11,999. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.
UTVUtility
2027 Polaris Ranger 600
567cc Single-cylinder (ProStar DOHC), liquid-cooled
$11,999
View full specsAt a glance
More power30 hp est.vs44 hpUnverified estimates
Lower price$10,799vs$11,999Prowler 500 wins
Weight1165 lb dryvs1168 lb dryProwler 500 wins
Bigger engine443 ccvs567 ccRanger 600 wins
Ground clearance10 invs11 inRanger 600 wins
Towing1,500 lbvs1,500 lbTie
Across measured specs the Prowler 500 leads in 2 categories and the Ranger 600 in 3. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Prowler 500 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder (sohc, 4-stroke) with about 30 hp, while the Ranger 600 uses a 567 cc single-cylinder (prostar dohc) with about 44 hp. At least one horsepower figure is an unverified estimate, so this comparison does not declare a power winner. The Prowler 500 is lighter at 1165 lb (vs 1168 lb). At $10,799 the Prowler 500 is the more affordable of the two.
Full specifications
Prowler 500 Arctic Cat · 2027 View | Ranger 600 Polaris · 2027 View | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | ||
| Displacement | 443 cc | 567 cc |
| Engine configuration | Single-cylinder (SOHC, 4-stroke) | Single-cylinder (ProStar DOHC) |
| Cylinders | 1 | 1 |
| Cooling | Liquid | Liquid |
| Power (approx.) | 30 hp | 44 hp |
| Fuel system | Electronic fuel injection | EFI |
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Automatic CVT (H/L/N/R/P) with engine braking | Gen 2 Automatic PVT (H/L/N/R/P) with shaft drive |
| Drive system | Selectable 2WD/4WD with front differential lock | Selectable on-demand AWD / 2WD / VersaTrac Turf Mode |
| Dimensions & capacity | ||
| Seating | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Dry weight | 1165 lb (528 kg) | 1168 lb (530 kg) |
| Overall width | 56.4 in (143.3 cm) | 56 in (142.2 cm) |
| Wheelbase | 72 in (182.9 cm) | 73 in (185.4 cm) |
| Ground clearance | 10 in (25.4 cm) | 11 in (27.9 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 8.5 gal (32.2 L) | 9.5 gal (36 L) |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb (680 kg) | 1,500 lb (680 kg) |
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP (base) | $10,799 | $11,999 |
| Model year | 2027 | 2027 |
Highlighted figures indicate the stronger spec in each row. Power is approximate crank output; confirm exact numbers with the manufacturer.