Hunting ATV Guide: All 41 Current Machines Compared
Every current ATV suited to hunting duty, compared on the specs that matter in the field: towing, cargo, winch availability, and price. All figures come from manufacturer-published specifications.
41 models from 10 manufacturers · Updated August 2026
How this guide works
Every current model tagged for this use case is included — nothing is curated out. “Leaders” are computed from manufacturer-published specifications using these criteria:
- Towing capacity (manufacturer-rated)
- Rear rack capacity (manufacturer-rated)
- Ground clearance
- Factory winch fitment
- Starting MSRP
- Factory camouflage availability
MudSpec has no sponsorships, no affiliate links, and no manufacturer relationships. Where a manufacturer does not publish a figure, we say so rather than estimating.
Leaders by the numbers
Every current model, side by side
Click any column to re-sort by what matters to you. All 41 machines are listed.
| Winch | Camo | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CForce C4 | CFMoto | $5,599 | 408cc | 33 HP | 1,350 lb | 176 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | 728 lb | — | — |
| Xplorer XR 500 | Argo | $6,299 | 443cc | Not published | 985 lb | 150 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | 574 lb | — | — |
| FourTrax Rancher | Honda | $6,299 | 420cc | 27 HP | 848 lb | 133 lb | — | 1 | 7.2″ | — | — | — |
| MXU 450i | Kymco | $6,499 | 443cc | 32 HP | 802 lb | Not published | — | 1 | 10.2″ | 609 lb | — | — |
| Outlander 500 | Can-Am | $6,649 | 650cc | 40 HP | 1,830 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 12″ | 740 lb | — | — |
| Brute Force 450 4x4 | Kawasaki | $6,899 | 443cc | 32 HP | 1,050 lb | 150 lb | — | 1 | 9.3″ | 648 lb | — | — |
| Kodiak 450 | Yamaha | $6,899 | 421cc | 28 HP | 1,322 lb | 176 lb | — | 1 | 9.6″ | — | — | — |
| Alterra 450 | Arctic Cat | $6,999 | 443cc | Not published | 1,050 lb | 150 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | 613 lb | — | — |
| CForce C5 | CFMoto | $6,999 | 498cc | 39 HP | 1,350 lb | 176 lb | — | 1 | 10.8″ | 763 lb | ✓ | — |
| Sportsman 500 | Polaris | $6,999 | 499cc | 33 HP | 1,350 lb | 180 lb | — | 1 | 11.5″ | 773 lb | ✓ | — |
| KingQuad 400ASi | Suzuki | $7,099 | 376cc | 26 HP | Not rated | 132 lb | — | 1 | 9.8″ | — | — | ✓ |
| KingQuad 400FSi | Suzuki | $7,099 | 376cc | 26 HP | Not rated | 132 lb | — | 1 | 9.8″ | — | — | — |
| CForce C6 | CFMoto | $7,499 | 647cc | 45 HP | 1,830 lb | 242 lb | — | 1 | 11.8″ | 882 lb | — | — |
| MXU 550i EPS | Kymco | $7,949 | 501cc | 33.5 HP | 941 lb | 209 lb | — | 1 | 10.4″ | 725 lb | ✓ | — |
| Sportsman 600 | Polaris | $7,999 | 567cc | 44 HP | 1,500 lb | 180 lb | — | 1 | 11.5″ | 703 lb | ✓ | — |
| Kodiak 700 | Yamaha | $8,099 | 686cc | 48 HP | 1,322 lb | 198 lb | — | 1 | 10.8″ | — | — | — |
| Outlander 700 | Can-Am | $8,149 | 650cc | 50 HP | 1,830 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 12″ | 740 lb | — | — |
| FourTrax Foreman 4x4 | Honda | $8,249 | 518cc | 30 HP | 848 lb | 176 lb | — | 1 | 7.5″ | — | — | ✓ |
| KingQuad 500AXi | Suzuki | $8,379 | 493cc | 38 HP | 1,322 lb | 132 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | — | — | ✓ |
| CForce C6 Pro | CFMoto | $8,499 | 647cc | 54 HP | 1,830 lb | 242 lb | — | 1 | 12.6″ | 864 lb | ✓ | ✓ |
| MXU 700i Euro | Kymco | $8,549 | 695cc | 44.4 HP | 965 lb | 187 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | 736 lb | — | — |
| Xplorer XR 700 | Argo | $8,799 | 695cc | Not published | 1,000 lb | 209 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | 705 lb | ✓ | — |
| CForce C6 Pro Touring | CFMoto | $9,099 | 647cc | 54 HP | 1,830 lb | 242 lb | — | 2 | 12.6″ | 899 lb | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alterra 600 EPS | Arctic Cat | $9,599 | 597cc | 45 HP | 1,050 lb | 200 lb | — | 1 | 11.3″ | 762 lb | — | — |
| FourTrax Foreman Rubicon 4x4 | Honda | $9,799 | 518cc | 30 HP | 1,322 lb | 187 lb | — | 1 | 9.7″ | — | — | ✓ |
| CForce 800 Touring | CFMoto | $9,999 | 800cc | 70 HP | 1,800 lb | 198 lb | — | 2 | 11.4″ | 960 lb | ✓ | ✓ |
| FourTrax Rubicon 700 4x4 | Honda | $9,999 | 675cc | 38 HP | 848 lb | 187 lb | — | 1 | 9.5″ | — | — | — |
| KingQuad 750AXi | Suzuki | $10,029 | 722cc | 50 HP | 1,322 lb | 132 lb | — | 1 | 10.2″ | — | — | ✓ |
| Brute Force 750 | Kawasaki | $10,099 | 749cc | 50 HP | 1,250 lb | 176 lb | — | 1 | 9″ | 662 lb | — | ✓ |
| Grizzly EPS | Yamaha | $10,599 | 686cc | 48 HP | 1,322 lb | 198 lb | — | 1 | 11.3″ | — | — | ✓ |
| Sportsman 850 | Polaris | $11,799 | 850cc | 78 HP | 1,500 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 12″ | 791 lb | — | — |
| CForce 1000 Overland | CFMoto | $12,299 | 963cc | 84 HP | 1,800 lb | 198 lb | — | 1 | 12″ | 975 lb | — | — |
| Xplorer XRT 1000 | Argo | $12,399 | 997cc | Not published | 1,225 lb | 165 lb | — | 2 | 11.6″ | 952 lb | ✓ | — |
| Outlander 850 | Can-Am | $12,799 | 854cc | 82 HP | 1,830 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 11.5″ | 942 lb | — | — |
| Outlander Electric | Can-Am | $12,999 | — | 47 HP | 1,830 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 12″ | 875 lb | — | — |
| Sportsman X2 600 | Polaris | $14,399 | 567cc | 44 HP | 1,350 lb | Not published | 400 lb | 2 | 11.5″ | 850 lb | — | — |
| Sportsman XP 1000 Mud Edition | Polaris | $15,499 | 952cc | 85 HP | 1,500 lb | 75 lb | — | 1 | 13.5″ | 973 lb | — | — |
| Sportsman XP 1000 | Polaris | $15,999 | 952cc | 90 HP | 1,500 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 12″ | 904 lb | — | — |
| Outlander 1000R | Can-Am | $16,999 | 999cc | 101 HP | 1,830 lb | 240 lb | — | 1 | 11.5″ | 942 lb | — | — |
| Sportsman XP 1000 S | Polaris | $16,999 | 952cc | 89 HP | 1,750 lb | 300 lb | — | 1 | 14.5″ | 1,004 lb | — | — |
| Outlander MAX 6x6 Backcountry 1000R | Can-Am | $20,849 | 999cc | 101 HP | 1,830 lb | Not published | 1,000 lb | 2 | 13″ | 1,449 lb | ✓ | — |
What matters when choosing
Cargo racks and hauling
Hauling gear in and game out is the core job — treestands, blinds, feeders, coolers, and quartered game. Most manufacturers in this group publish rear rack ratings, so the table sorts by rack capacity. Ratings assume a static, evenly distributed load, and the rider’s weight counts against the machine’s total capacity — confirm limits with a dealer before loading heavy.
Noise
A loud exhaust announces you to everything in the section — hunters consistently rank quiet operation among the top priorities, yet no manufacturer publishes decibel figures, so we cannot rank it honestly. As rough guidance: smaller-displacement machines generally run quieter at low speed, and the one electric model in this group is the quietest option by nature.
Ground clearance and four-wheel drive
Hunting routes cross mud, creek bottoms, and deadfall with no groomed trail. Every machine in this group offers selectable four-wheel drive, and published ground clearance runs from about 9 to 14.5 inches — sort the table by clearance if your ground is rough or wet.
A winch
Winches earn their keep twice over: self-recovery on wet ground and dragging or loading game. Ten machines in this group include a factory-installed winch; on the rest it is typically available as a factory or dealer accessory.
Engine size — bigger is not better
The hunting press consistently calls roughly 500–700cc the sweet spot: enough torque for towing and climbing without the cost, weight, and noise of a flagship engine. Larger engines earn their keep only if you tow implements or run long distances. The table sorts by displacement so you can work within your band.
Trail width
Machines in this group measure 43 to 55 inches wide — narrow enough for wooded trails, gates, and public lands with width limits that exclude most side-by-sides. If your access includes tight trails, width may decide the purchase before any other spec.
Camouflage and power steering
Ten machines in this group offer a factory camo option — some as a priced trim, others as a no-cost color — and several manufacturers sell dedicated hunt packages with gun scabbards and mounting rails through their accessory systems. Electronic power steering reduces fatigue on long approaches; where a model offers both EPS and non-EPS trims, the table reflects the base configuration.
Frequently asked questions
How much do hunting ATVs cost in 2026?
Current models in this group start at $5,599 and range up to $20,849 for top trims, across 10 manufacturers.
Do hunting ATVs come with a winch?
10 of the 41 current models include a factory-installed winch as standard equipment. On most others, a winch is available as a factory or dealer accessory.
What engine size is best for hunting ATVs?
Current models in this group range from 376cc to 999cc. Hunting publications consistently point to mid-size engines as the sweet spot — enough torque for towing and climbing without the cost, weight, and noise of a flagship engine.
Which of these hunting ATVs is the quietest?
Manufacturers do not publish noise figures, so no honest ranking exists. Smaller-displacement machines generally run quieter at low speed, and electric models are the quietest option by nature. Noise matters — it is one of the most-cited factors in hunting vehicle reviews.
How is this guide ranked?
It is not editorially ranked. Leaders are computed from manufacturer-published specifications using the disclosed criteria, and the full table includes every qualifying current model, sortable by whichever spec matters to you. MudSpec has no sponsorships or affiliate relationships.
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Data source: manufacturer-published specifications, verified against official sources. MudSpec Offroad is an independent informational resource — always confirm current pricing and specifications with a dealer.