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Arctic Cat Prowler 800 XT vs Kawasaki Ridge

2027 Arctic Cat Prowler 800 XT vs 2026 Kawasaki Ridge: 50 vs 116 hp (unverified estimates), 812 cc vs 999 cc, 1718 lb dry vs 1910 lb dry, $18,299 vs $21,599. Full side-by-side specs: powertrain, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2027 Arctic Cat Prowler 800 XT
UTVUtility

2027 Arctic Cat Prowler 800 XT

812cc Inline-3 (4-stroke), liquid-cooled

$18,299

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2026 Kawasaki Ridge
UTVUtility

2026 Kawasaki Ridge

999cc Inline-4, liquid-cooled

$21,599

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At a glance

More power50 hp est.vs116 hpUnverified estimates
Lower price$18,299vs$21,599Prowler 800 XT wins
Weight1718 lb dryvs1910 lb dryProwler 800 XT wins
Bigger engine812 ccvs999 ccRidge wins
Ground clearance12.5 invs13 inRidge wins
Towing2,000 lbvs2,500 lbRidge wins

Across measured specs the Prowler 800 XT leads in 2 categories and the Ridge in 4. Comparing two utility UTVs, the Prowler 800 XT uses a 812 cc inline-3 (4-stroke) with about 50 hp, while the Ridge uses a 999 cc inline-4 with about 116 hp. At least one horsepower figure is an unverified estimate, so this comparison does not declare a power winner. The Prowler 800 XT is lighter at 1718 lb (vs 1910 lb). At $18,299 the Prowler 800 XT is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Prowler 800 XT
Arctic Cat · 2027
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Ridge
Kawasaki · 2026
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Engine
Displacement812 cc999 cc
Engine configurationInline-3 (4-stroke)Inline-4
Cylinders34
CoolingLiquidLiquid
Power (approx.)50 hp116 hp
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injectionEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionTrailBloc automatic CVT (H/L/N/R/P)Automatic CVT
Drive systemSelectable 2WD/4WD with rear differential lockSelectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating3 seats3 seats
Dry weight1718 lb (779 kg)1910 lb (866 kg)
Overall width63 in (160 cm)64 in (162.6 cm)
Wheelbase85 in (215.9 cm)90.7 in (230.4 cm)
Ground clearance12.5 in (31.8 cm)13 in (33 cm)
Fuel capacity9.3 gal (35.2 L)12.9 gal (48.8 L)
Towing capacity2,000 lb (907 kg)2,500 lb (1134 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$18,299$21,599
Model year20272026

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

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