! WARNING
Indicates a potential hazard that could
result in a severe injury or death.
20
Sound Judgment
Cargo Limitations
Limit the ATV to the load capacity rat-
ings identified in the following chart. So
if you’re weighing in at over 165 lb (75
kg) when you ride, leave some of that
extra cargo at home. The combined
weight limit, including you, your rack
cargo, and your trailer, is a specified
amount, so consult the Load Capacity
Ratings Chart and monitor it carefully.
Extra weight on the ATV will also throw
you off balance if it’s not distributed
evenly, side-to-side and front-to-rear. If
you have 200 lb (91 kg) on the rear rack
only and you’re heading up an incline,
shifting your own weight forward isn’t
going to do enough to compensate for
that cargo sitting over the back tires.
Cargo has such a huge affect on ATV
handling that you need to pay a lot of
attention to your speed. Even on really
level areas, you should keep it under 10
mph (16 kph) if you’ve got a trailer
attached. Avoid uneven terrain. Also,
consider that your braking distance is
going to increase with the more weight
you carry.
Load Capacity Ratings
Chart
Max Payload
- Mass of vehicle in run-
ning order together with rider subtracted
from maximum technically permissible
mass declared by the manufacturer.
Tongue Weight
- Weight on trailer
tongue.
Tongue and Accessory Weight
- Must
be included as part of the front and rear
rack weights.
Tongue and Rear Cargo Weight
- Total
weight on trailer tongue and rear rack
capacity.
Towing Limit
- Total weight of trailer
and all cargo in the trailer.
Speedrack
When installing Speedrack accessories,
make sure to read and carefully follow
the instructions provided in each kit.
NOTE: Use extra caution when
operating an ATV with additional
loads such as accessories and/or
cargo. Handling of the ATV may be
adversely affected. Reduce speed
when adding additional loads
.
Arctic Cat ATV Load Capacity Ratings
Item
Specifications
(lb)
(kg)
Max Payload (700)
316.8
144
Max Payload (700
TRV)
246.4
112
Front Rack (max)
100
45
Rear Rack (max)
200
91
Storage Box (max)
35
16
Tongue Weight
35
16
Tongue and Rear Cargo
Weight (max)
200
91
Towing Limit (700)
355.0
161
Towing Limit (700 TRV)
399.0
181
Think about these when dealing
with cargo:
1. Rack weight limit
2. Trailer weight limit
3. Weight distribution
4. ATV speed
! WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Overloading the ATV or carrying or
towing cargo improperly.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Could cause changes in ATV han-
dling, which could lead to an acci-
dent.
HOW TO AVOID THE
HAZARD
Never exceed the stated load capac-
ity for the ATV.
Cargo should be properly distrib-
uted and securely attached.
Reduce speed when carrying cargo
or pulling a trailer. Allow greater dis-
tance for braking.
Always follow the instructions in
this Operator’s Manual for carrying
cargo or pulling a trailer.
