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Kawasaki Brute Force 300 vs Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4

2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300 vs 2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4: 18 vs 38 hp, 271 vs 443 cc, 476 vs 683 lb, $4,999 vs $6,999. Full side-by-side specs: engine, drivetrain, dimensions, towing and price.

2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300
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2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 300

271cc Single-cylinder, air-cooled

$4,999

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2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4
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2025 Kawasaki Brute Force 450 4x4

443cc Single-cylinder, liquid-cooled

$6,999

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At a glance

More power18 hpvs38 hpBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Lower price$4,999vs$6,999Brute Force 300 wins
Lighter476 lbvs683 lbBrute Force 300 wins
Bigger engine271 ccvs443 ccBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Ground clearance6.7 invs8.7 inBrute Force 450 4x4 wins
Towingn/avs1,050 lbBrute Force 450 4x4 wins

Across measured specs the Brute Force 300 leads in 2 categoriesand the Brute Force 450 4x4 in 5. Comparing two utility ATVs, the Brute Force 300 runs a 271 cc single-cylinder making about 18 hp, while the Brute Force 450 4x4 uses a 443 cc single-cylinder rated near 38 hp. The Brute Force 450 4x4 has the power edge (38 hp vs 18 hp). The Brute Force 300 is lighter at 476 lb (vs 683 lb). At $4,999 the Brute Force 300 is the more affordable of the two.

Full specifications

Brute Force 300
Kawasaki · 2025
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Brute Force 450 4x4
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Engine
Displacement271 cc443 cc
Engine configurationSingle-cylinderSingle-cylinder
Cylinders11
CoolingAirLiquid
Power (approx.)18 hp38 hp
Fuel systemEFIEFI
StarterElectricElectric
Drivetrain
TransmissionAutomatic CVTAutomatic CVT
Drive system2WDSelectable 2WD/4WD
Dimensions & capacity
Seating1 rider1 rider
Dry weight476 lb (216 kg)683 lb (310 kg)
Overall width42.1 in (106.9 cm)43.7 in (111 cm)
Wheelbase47.4 in (120.4 cm)47.8 in (121.4 cm)
Ground clearance6.7 in (17 cm)8.7 in (22.1 cm)
Fuel capacity3.4 gal (12.9 L)3.7 gal (14 L)
Towing capacityn/a1,050 lb (476 kg)
Pricing
MSRP (base)$4,999$6,999
Model year20252025

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

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