Arctic Cat Mud Pro 1000 2011 vs Can-Am Outlander 800R X mr 2011 - comparison of two utilities

Description of the Arctic Cat MUDPRO 1000 LIMITED ATV

ATVs of the MudPro series are designed for sports competitions and passing routes with water obstacles, the depth of which can exceed the height of the device itself. To prevent the air intakes from being flooded with water, they were brought to the level of the driver’s face and packaged in a special pipe that looked like a rhinoceros horn.

This model is suitable for those who like to get into serious mud and swim their quad in deep water. There is no need for special tuning here. Everything is provided by Arctic Cat designers. If you are not ready to modify your quad for hard use yourself, the Arctic Cat MUDPRO 700 LIMITED is created for you.

The MudPro 700 has a standard Arctic Cat utility chassis. It is single-seater, quite light, maneuverable and easy to control. High suspension and ground clearance of 355 mm are the maximum for cars in this class. indicator in this class. Maxxis Zilla mud tires with a diameter of 28 inches. The height of the lugs is 2.5 cm! They are mounted on light alloy wheels. All this makes the quad suitable for trophy races.

The automatic transmission is reinforced to cope with difficult off-road conditions. Boost, decelerate, reverse and engine braking are essential for precise control. Plug-in all-wheel drive and differential lock are easily switched using a lever with a button.

Electric power steering, disc brakes, a powerful bumper and a winch greatly facilitate driver control and increase safety.

Nothing superfluous – just power and functionality.

Specifications Arctic Cat MUD PRO 700 LIMITED

The specified specifications and equipment are subject to change by the manufacturer without prior notice. The image is for informational purposes only and may differ from the actual product.

Dimensions and load capacity

Suspension and brakes

Dear friends!

A couple of years ago, Arctic Cat revolutionized the ATV market with the introduction of a new model designed specifically for dirt racing. Young people who live to challenge their machines and their own skills in traversing deep water and bogs rejoiced as a manufacturer finally recognized and legitimized their way of getting adrenaline, and created an ATV that could save thousands of dollars for owners who already there would be no need to buy and modify ATVs from other companies. Indeed, the original 2009 Arctic Cat Mud Pro 700 H1 was a stunning success for the company itself and a gift for such customers. This brand has been in the ATV market for 14 years, but in recent years it has become increasingly difficult for it to compete with other companies, so they have created such interesting models as the Thundercat 1000 cc class. (now known as 1000 LTD) and the Mud Pro line of ATVs. In 2010, Arctic Cat took the top position in its own class with the introduction of the Mud Pro 1000, as well as the Mud Pro 650.

However, Arctic Cat's dominance in this niche ended with the introduction of Can-Am's Outlander 800R X mr ATVs. These ATVs were originally designed for dirt racing, so it's natural that Can-Am became another company to develop ATVs for this purpose.

Can-Am's answer is the 2011 Outlander 800R X mr, where mr stands for mud racer. The factory equipment of this model does not include a high external snorkel as on the Mud Pro, but the Outlander has wheels and tires with an increased diameter of 30 inches, electric power steering and an adjustable suspension that allows the rider to increase the ground clearance by 6 cm while driving in difficult areas, or reduce it by higher speed sections. “When we first received information about the Outlander X mr, we immediately began to develop a plan to duel with the Mud Pro 1000. That is our job - to come up with and implement such plans. So it turns out that racing through impassable mud can be a good way to have a blast. Such a race compensates for all those long days at the office when we have to put up with each other, says an employee of ATV Magazine.

Right to race across the swamps

Now let's call a spade a spade: we know that in many places the intrusion of guys like us into wetlands can pose a threat to the nature and wildlife of wetlands and thus cause mixed reactions from conservationists.

Therefore, for our test drive we used a track specially created for racing, which included wetlands - we did not want to cause a commotion to the inhabitants of the neighboring swamp. We reached out to Bob Schmidt, a local off-road racing enthusiast. His team created a makeshift bog on a track that has hosted large four-wheel drive truck and buggy racing for several years.

This terrain suited us perfectly for a test drive and included holes with water and mud of varying depths and viscosities. In addition, there was one huge and slowly sucking funnel into itself, into which everything we threw into it sank.

2011 Arctic Cat Mud Pro 1000: Specifications and Benefits

As we said, the Mud Pro was the founder of this class, thereby setting itself apart from the rest of the ATV market. The first thing you notice is the bright green snorkel, which sits 12 inches higher than the front grille. It supplies air to the engine and the variator, and its appearance seems to say: “I bet I can overcome any depth without problems!”

According to the stated characteristics, Mud Pro ATVs are slightly lifted, have a ground clearance of 35 cm and suspension travel of 25 cm. Independent suspension with double A-arms on all four wheels, shock absorbers with adjustable stiffness. This ground clearance is due to 28-inch Maxxis Zilla tires with increased tread, and 14-inch aluminum wheels. The one-inch tread provides excellent traction.

For 2011, the Mud Pro 1000 is offered in a longer version with the same 145-centimeter wheelbase as on the two-seat TRV ATVs of the same company. The 700 and 600 cc Mud Pro models have a 125 cm wheelbase. A longer wheelbase provides better traction and is preferred by most riders. Even before these types of ATVs were available, many riders started out on Arctic Cat, Polaris and Can-Am two-up ATVs because of their longer wheelbases.

Plastic, angled footpegs on a raised, rearward platform are another innovation on the Mud Pro 1000. They're great for standing, shifting your center of gravity when you need to load the rear of the ATV when tackling particularly difficult terrain.

This model is equipped with the largest displacement engine on the ATV market - 951 cc. Liquid cooling, fuel supply type - injection. Engine type - V-Twin with an unforgettable exhaust sound. The four-valve, single-cam engine produces about 70 hp, which is comparable to the output of the Outlander 800R powerplant. The transmission is a CVT variator with a subtransmission selector for up and down ranges, with reverse, neutral and parking modes. The selector is located on the front left fender of the ATV.

For 2011, Arctic Cat switched to 3.1 gear ratios versus 4.0 on 2010 models for easier downshifts. Additionally, the axles have been strengthened by 66% compared to last year's models, reducing the risk of warping. 2 or 4 WD mode can be selected using a switch on the steering wheel. Factory equipment also includes large front and rear bumpers and a high-tech instrument panel. The instruments are easy to read, with 14 indicators - in addition to the standard speedometer, tachometer and fuel level indicator, there are also indicators for high beam, engaged center differential, temperature and oil pressure. Like other Arctic Cat models, there's a convenient glove box located just ahead of the driver's seat, and the handlebar has a single lever that simultaneously operates the front and rear disc brakes.

The Mud Pro 1000 is available in orange/black and black/green colorways and is priced at $13,299 in the US. Its dry weight is 386 kg, and it is also equipped with a winch with a pulling force of 1360 kg.

2011 Can-Am Outlander 800R X mr: Specifications and Benefits

It is not surprising that a clan of born extreme sports enthusiasts from Quebec immediately jumped at the opportunity to become a full-fledged participant in heavy off-road racing. This is the same brand that changed its image several years ago and now produces high-performance engines in virtually every class where it has competitors. These engines power both the excellent base Outlander and the bold Renegade and DS450.

In addition, Can-Am is eager to prove its strength and promote its brand by participating in both cross-country and cross-country racing, so such competitions in the swamps can only benefit it.

What's more surprising, however, is how far this company has gone with its new creation, the stock Outlander 800R X mr. Can-AM didn't just modify the existing model by increasing the ground clearance, installing larger wheels and raising the snorkel higher - on the contrary, the Outlander 800R X mr uses special engineering solutions to fully participate in this type of racing.

This model is built on the Outlander Max platform with an extended 147-centimeter wheelbase. It is equipped with a front suspension with A-shaped double wishbones, and the rear suspension developed by Can-Am is an independent torsion bar (TTI). However, unlike other modifications of the Outlander, the X mr suspension is also air suspension (ACS).

The air compressor is started by a button on the left side of the instrument panel, and next to it is a button that controls six different settings for adjusting the stiffness of the high-performance Fox gas shock absorbers.

This technology was first introduced on the top-of-the-line Outlander Max 800R LTD two-seat model to adjust shock absorber stiffness to suit varying loads and operating conditions. Although on the X mr the point of adjusting it is to change the ground clearance. With the ground clearance completely increased (by 5 cm), the X mr looks like a cutting-edge monster. But in deep water these 5 cm play an important role.

Also, high ground clearance and excellent performance are achieved by using huge 30-inch Gorilla Axle Silverback tires with high 1.5-inch lugs. They ride on 14-inch cast aluminum wheels. Ground clearance is 35 cm with the body fully raised and 30 cm with the body completely lowered.

Can-Am engineers further improved the X mr's performance by moving the radiator to the hood and developing an integrated snorkel system (ISS in the company's designation system). Air supply pipes to the engine and air suspension breathers are located under the dashboard. They are certainly not as eye-catching as the tall Mud Pro 1000 snorkel, but their effectiveness in overcoming deep water holes is beyond doubt.

Engine type Outlander 800R X mr - V-Twin, volume 799.9 hp, power 71 hp, injection, liquid-cooled, single camshaft and the most blood-stirring sporty sound that you would hardly expect from stock motor.

To top it all off, there is a 2-mode electric power steering, which provides enviable maneuverability and ease of control both in deep quagmires and on high-speed sections of the highway. The all-wheel drive mode is activated using a toggle switch, and the Visco-Lok differential locking system engages the second wheel of the front axle when there are signs of slipping of the first.

The stated dry weight of the Outlander 800R X mr is 326 kg. Color scheme: black + yellow. Equipped with a winch with a traction force of 1360 kg. Price in the USA is $13,099.

Impression

With whoops and whoops, laughter and all kinds of teasing at each other, our test drive through the bog (codenamed "mud gate") was easily the most fun we've ever had. Both ATVs effortlessly overcame the impassable mud, which forced us to climb further and further.

But unlike parents who compare their children, we had to choose the best, and in this case the award went to the “new kid on the block” - the Outlander 800R X mr.

For beginner dirt racers, it is more suitable as it has huge tires, on-the-fly adjustable suspension and electric power steering. All this makes it easy to control this ATV in deep mud, where the huge tires alone already provide an undeniable advantage, not to mention the other options that make this model a step ahead of the Mud Pro. Add to this the weight, which is 90 kg less than the competitor, and the price, which is $200 less, and the comparison becomes a little inappropriate.

The Outlander 800R X mr also turned out to be more agile on relatively flat areas, despite its size! This is thanks to the adjustable suspension and electric power steering, which makes cornering easy.

This model also has hand guards on the steering wheel. They really allow you to shift the center of gravity of the ATV without the risk of injury, hanging to the side, but it will not be superfluous to dose the force correctly. In addition, there are two glove compartments in the back for things, which is simply great, although dirty water did get into them during the test.

However, there is no such thing as a perfect ATV, and the downside to the X mr is its brakes. Since the rear brake discs do not have protection, they emit a strong squeak when wet and braking occurs jerkily. I would like to see brake guards on this model.

The Mud Pro is a good quad, although it is inferior to the more advanced X mr. I would like to test it with larger diameter tires, like on the X mr, and in the future, of course, to see electric power steering on it. The question is whether Arctic Cat can implement such solutions without increasing the cost of the ATV, and thus compete more successfully with the X mr. The Mud Pro has a wider handlebar and more front parcel shelf space. It is less maneuverable at high speeds than the X mr and has a single lever to operate the front and rear brakes simultaneously, like on the X mr.

In the end, both of these ATVs will get through any swamp and bog better than any stock vehicles, but the X mr was able to unseat the Mud Pro and can easily be awarded the title of “king of the swamps”. Let's see how Arctic Cat responds.

Based on materials from ATVMagazine