Body/Plastics
A styling change was administered to the TBX with front fascia, fender flares and headlights that light the way with dual halogen bulbs. The taillight doubles as a brake light for safe trail riding adventures, a feature we enjoy seeing more of these days. A new color scheme gives a shade of green to the TBX that was not previously offered in the past by Arctic Cat. Also supplementing the new body style is a redesigned seat; it has an extra wide rear portion of 1.5 inches to improve comfort and
ergonomics. The newly revamped seat base and latch allows for a closer fit to the gas tank. These new seat features help improve appearance and reduce noise while riding. New floorboards on the TBX offer no-compromise foot control and added protection from the terrain. The floorboard position in conjunction with the plush seat provides a non-fatiguing ride. There is a front rack that withstands a 100-lb. cargo capacity and a rugged rear box has a 300-lb. carrying capacity. The rear box on the TBX is constructed out of high-impact plastic that prevents corrosion, dents and provides for an easy cleaning. The rear box also has tilt-to-dump feature for the ease of unloading cargo. In addition
to the rear box there are two large, fully enclosed, storage compartments in the lower rear fenders. They are arranged as one storage compartment per rear fender, and had we found them to be watertight and dust free. A large 4.75-gallon fuel tank and a gas gauge help keep you working throughout the day or night, and let you know when it’s time for a coffee break and refueling. Other gauges and meters are pretty much similar to Arctic Cat’s other ATVs consisting of speedometer, odometer, neutral light, reverse light, and temp light. In addition to the list of features, don’t forget the popular 12v accessory plug-in on the right front fender to power your extra accessories.
suspension. The backend features a swing-arm axle with a single coil over shock, which has a preload adjustment for optimizing maximum load capacities. All the drive shafts and CV joints are completely sealed and the suspension bushings are considered low maintenance. The front CV boots are protected by a design Arctic Cat calls Stick Stoppers to avoid any costly damage situations. The TBX rides on 25x8-12 front tires and 25x10-12 rears. Although these tires have an aggressive pattern there is no compromise in your smooth ride. Since it was outfitted with 25-inch tires all around, this in turn helps the TBX obtain its 10.8 inches of ground
clearance. You might think that the TBX is unstoppable with all of its ground clearance; but with dual piston front and rear hydraulic disc brakes, stopping is not a problem. At the rear end of the chassis is a standard towing hitch with a huge 1,050 towing capacity. The TBX’s undercarriage is protected with a high-density plastic skid plate that won’t rust or rip. The plastic skid plates reduce friction and help the TBX slide over obstacles it can’t clear with the10.8 inches of clearance.
was great for removing payloads, and draining out water while cleaning up. The rear storage compartments kept water and dirt from entering and their large capacity allowed room for lots of cargo and supplies. However, take caution to the small bolt ends toward the top of the compartments so you a shirt or other fabric item is not ripped 
on them. The TBX’s suspension soaked up everything the trail has to offer, even when crawling over downed trees 10 inches in diameter. The all-around disc brakes provide good stopping power, whether the rear box was empty or full. We also found that long days in the saddle could be very pleasurable due to the comfortable seat and the just right stance on the floorboards. The gauges on the TBX provide all the necessary information you need in a day’s work or ride. Traction was fabulous; even with an occasional tire spin, the Arctic Cat eventually pulled its way through just about anything.
hand from the handlebars to engage the 4-wheel drive. The mud protection could have been enhanced a bit more with the aggressive tire pattern on the TBX. We did not favor having a single handbrake on the left side since it can be a great inconvenience when you find yourself in a tight spot. For example, when you become stuck on a hill, you have to take your hand off the front brake lever to shift into reverse. If the degree of the hill is to steep, you will be sliding backwards using only the back brakes while you are trying to shift into reverse. An occasional vibration noise can be heard from the rear box while riding at half throttle consistently. This noise is so minute that only the people extremely easy to
aggravate would notice it. The biggest complaint of this evaluation was the steering on the TBX. When we were riding Arctic Cat it became apparent that it was easy to over-steer this machine. Over-steering can be a big problem especially in slippery conditions. In addition to over steering, you will notice some bump steer feedback through the handlebars in aggressive terrain such as, a collection of boulders.
applause for its design and quality. Purchasing the TBX will provide you with a two-in-one ATV package, a 4x4 ATV and a dedicated working ATV. The TBX is capable of play riding, and we had our share of fun experiences aboard it. Be sure not to get it confused with some of the big bore sport/utility hybrids on the market today. This is a unique and superior machine when it is applied to the right purpose.