We consulted Mr Michel Paradis, Sales Manager at SM Sports in Québec City. A few years ago, this dealer added the Arctic Cat snowmobiles to his products.
We are looking for the best used 2012, 2013 and 2014 Arctic Cat models in each of the following categories : Trail / Touring, Crossover, Mountain and Utility.
In the Trail / Touring segment, we propose two models. Firstly, the F 1100 Turbo (XF 9000 in 2014) that develops an initial power of 177 HP. It is a model to consider if the updates and recalls have been made and if the odometer indicates less than 8 000 km. Take a good look at the overall condition and ask about the maintenance of the vehicle since it is usually piloted rather aggressively…
Snowmobile Arctic-Cat F 1100 Turbo LXR 2013
Secondly, our choice is still the 1100 cc engine but this time in the XF model (XF 5000 in 2014), a 4-stroke engine that develops 123 HP with natural aspiration. We recommend this more traditional snowmobile if it has less than 15 000 km on the odometer.
Snowmobile Arctic-Cat F 1100 LXR 2013
Crossover
In the Crossover category, our choice is the XF 800 equipped with the proven 2-stroke Suzuki engine and a 358,1 cm (141") track, only if it received the recommended maintenance and has less than 15 000 km on the odometer.
Snowmobile Arctic-Cat XF 800 Sno Pro 2013
Mountain
In the Mountain category, we chose the M 800 (M 8000 in 2014) in the standard or Sno Pro editions. They are equipped with Suzuki 2-stroke engines that depelops 162 HP. These models offer many features such as the Fox shocks, the telescopic mountain handlebar and many packages of dynamic graphics.
Snowmobile Arctic-Cat M 800 Sno Pro 153 2013
Utility
In the Utility category, our choice is the Bearcat XT or Limited. They are equipped with the reliable Suzuki 2-stroke engine of 570 cc or the 4-stroke engine of 1056 cc. This snowmobile is comfortable enough for occasional use on trail. You will get a good floatation and an excellent traction with the 391,2 cm X 50,8 cm X 3,5 cm (154" X 20" X 1,25") track.
Snowmobile Arctic-Cat Bearcat Z1 XT Limited 2013
Check the overall powertrain, the condition of the track, the suspension and the chassis.
N.B. Since 2014, the models are called in «000». For example, the M 800 model is now called M 8000.
