The Legacy of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles

Based on close to 60 years of history, Mark, Luke and AJ have a sit-down discussion about the ongoing legacy of Arctic Cat Snowmobiles and how the iconic brand has shaped the snowmobile industry along with the Arctic Cat snowmobiles they felt were the most influential.
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[@camaro69green31]

"What was One thing that Made Arctic Cat...…" ….. A ARMS...…. Cat had A Arms years and years while everyone else has TRAILING Arms.... LOL …… Yes LOL Now all manufacturers have A arms. …..Thanks CAT!!

[@jaslynnaclarke1298]

It should be embarrassing to these guys that they overlooked batteryless efi.

[@thekingofdarts]

Lmao no one, ever, can say the old 800 was unreliable. It's the most durable 800 twin ever put in a sled.

[@dpach2382]

When was it determined that the Zuke 800 wasn’t reliable? It was the most reliable 800 ever built. Smokey? Yes, but very reliable.

[@billslabich6543]

Last 800 wasn't reliable? Maybe dirty and an oil eater, but definitely reliable. The Suzuki 800 was one of the most reliable 800's ever

[@rmitchell1]

When I think of Arctic cat I think of the firecats

[@jonathanolsen7254]

I started snowmobiling in the first part of the 70s, went from a 440 EXT to the king Cat, then in 77 came the Snopro 440 Ranr them on Ice and hold on to your sno suit, they were fast, I raced at the Minnesota state Fair one time and Cat was beating everything in all class, 340, 440, 650. Mod 1 ,Mod II, and Mod III , then came the Boss cat 1 and the Boss cat II unreal fun we had them days...

[@bobhirdes6725]

Everyone driving a Arctic Cat are driving the 3rd or 4th place snowmobile and there only claim to fame is coming out with the Thundercat that made more power than any sled on snow. Fit and finish are sub par, not clean burning and smoked like hell. There is a reason Arctic Cat is 3rd in snowmobile market share behind #1 market share holder "Ski-Doo" and #2 market share holder Polaris. I do like the fact snowmobilers are passionate about the brand they like.

[@arthurdavis1065]

800 king cat from the 70's is where it all started. I had a 634 mod Puma for years... ning ning ning ning bwaaaaaaa

[@grantdanze5215]

To this day, the name ThunderCat inspires fear in all who aren't riding one. That is how crazy they were.

[@mitchjruiz]

The 800 Suzuki is insanely reliable. I have 5 in our fleet and they have all been flawless for the last four years. You guys are smokin' some good shit.

[@chrisskime4050]

My great uncle roger skime is the first thing that comes to mind when someone says arctic cat

[@joseywales898]

Best Video from you guys 2019 So far ...

[@pajamatime5750]

Always loved the 1996 ZRT 600.... When that was released I thought it was a good looking machine!

[@joshgarner805]

I have owned every brand of sled but bought my first cat just last year. It is by far the best and funnest sled I have ever owned. Also I ride my sleds hard and it has taken everything I have put it through. Also I love the 800 Zuk engine. That's one of the reasons I picked a 17 M8000 over the 18 M8000. I knew the motor was proven and would not leave me stranded in the back country.

[@Brent6437]

I started to drag race Arcticcat in 1976 a 440Z. We jumped into super stock,Mod and Open classes. With my dad setting it up and me racing it. We won just about every race. I had a 634 Puma 440Z and a 700Zr and 900 Zr. That 900 could outrun any of the other sleds. Arcticcat has always been a awesome sled.

[@adamm2837]

My father bought his first Arctic Cat, a 1991 Prowler 440, after riding Polaris mainly all his life because he wanted something different. Then he got me a 1979 Kitty Cat to bomb around on around the same time and that started my love of the brand. Over the years a 1997 ZR 440, a 1998 ZR 500, and my current ride a 2005 Firecat F6 Sno Pro have been added to the stable. These three sleds definitely live and breathe performance. All have racked up many miles, love all of them.

[@charliepalmer2465]

My First Sled was a AC Pantera 550, with AWS front end... 2005, I just sold it a couple of years ago, they got me started in this wonderful sport... and I will always be grateful to them for the joy I got from that sled, suspension, was just plan awesome... Good Times ... and more to come!

[@bryanmayes9234]

Firecat 700.

[@ebsell]

My memories are of the original 440Z of the 70’s