As one of Arctic Cat’s recently released new mid-season ATV and side-by-side models, the Prowler 500 brings new features to the table.
The all-new 2016 Arctic Cat Prowler 500 is a mid-sized, truck-inspired side-by-side that blends all the key work-friendly features with nimble, easy-to-use performance at a price that leaves plenty of room for play.
Styled to match the full-sized Arctic Cat Prowler and HDX models, the Prowler 500 hits the dirt with spacious 2-passenger bench seating, a tilting rear cargo box with 500 lbs. of payload capacity, 15 gallons of additional storage space, the proven performance of a liquid-cooled EFI engine and Duramatic Automatic transmission and a double A-arm suspension system with 7.5 in. of travel that will handle whatever is thrown at it.
The mid-sized Prowler 500 is a smaller, more nimble machine than the full-sized Prowler 700, with a 72-inch wheelbase compared to 75 in. on the 700. Likewise, the 500 is 56.4 in. wide compared with the 61-in. wide 700. The comfortable cab and bench seat are complemented by an infinitely adjustable steering wheel for optimal driver comfort.
When it comes to usability, the new Prowler 500 is no lightweight. It features a 1,500-lb. towing capacity and the 500-lb. payload box (which offers multiple tie-down points). The 25-in. tires work in combo with the 7.5 in. of travel to deliver 10 in. of useable ground clearance.
Power comes from the liquid-cooled 500 4-stroke engine with the spot-on calibration of a closed-loop Electronic Fuel Injection for maximum performance and mileage. That power transfers through the Duramatic Automatic transmission, which features High/Low/Reverse/Park. The front locking 4WD differential is activated with an all-in one 2WD/4WD/Differential rocker switch button for quick and simple shifts.
The Prowler 500 comes equipped with halogen lights and a digital gauge. A full assortment of accessories is available, including front/rear bumpers, winch, plows and more.
Specifications
Suspension
Front Suspension/Travel inches (cm): Double A-arm/7.5 (19.1)
Rear Suspension/Travel inches (cm): Double A-arm/7.5 (19.1)
Ground Clearance/Travel inches (cm): 10 (25.4)
Shocks: Coil-over
Front Tire/Size: 25x8-12
Rear Tire/Size: 25x10-12
Wheels: Powdercoated steel
Dimensions
Overall Size LxWxH inches (cm): 106.4x56.4x76.7 (270.3x143.3x194.8)
Wheelbase inches (cm): 72 (182.9)
Dry Weight lbs. (kg): 1095 (496.7)
Front/Rear Rack or Box Capacity lbs. (kg): 500 (226.8)
Towing Capacity lbs. (kg): 1500 (680.4)
Hitch Type: Rear 2-inch receiver
Instrumentation
Instrumentation: Digital
Lighting: Halogen headlight, halogen taillight
Colors
Available Colors: Performance red, green
Engine
Type: SOHC, 4-stroke, 4-valve w/EFI
Displacement (cc): 443
Cooling System: Liquid with fan
Bore & Stroke (mm): 89x71.2
Alternator Capacity (amps): 28
Fuel Capacity gallons (liters): 8.2 (31)
Powertrain
Power Steering: N/A
Transmission: Automatic CVT with EBS hi/lo range, reverse/park
Drive System: 2/4WD + electric front differential with lock
Brakes Front/Rear: Hydraulic disc
Features
Infinitely Adjustable Steering: Standard
Rear Cargo Box: Tilting 500-lb. capacity
Seating: 2-passenger bench
Storage – Underhood: 3.5 gallons
Storage – Glovebox: 1.5 gallons
Storage – Underseat: 10.5 gallons
Storage – Dash: 1.0 gallon
Sway Bar: Standard
