Does the AC500 Auto have engine compression braking as on the new Sportsman 500 H.O.? Still researching before the big purchase.

MADCAT(PEAT-MOSS)

 

Yes it does, and it works quite well, especially in low range.

 

madcat,

mine comes to a dead stop while rolling DOWNHILL.

arctic cat 500 4x4 auto always cocked, locked, and ready to rock.

texascat.

 

I agree, the Auto has excellent compression breaking, especially in 4-low. A lot depends on the severity of the hill you're descending of course, but I've been down a few rather steep hills, where I actually have to give it gas to keep moving. In all honesty though, with the 27" 'Claws, it does take a tad bit away, in my opinion. Only reason I say this is because I was out riding today with a buddy of mine. Anyway, he has never ridden before in his life, so I had to drive my Dad's stock 'Cat down a couple REALLY steep hills for him. I don't blame him, these were steep, but it seemed like I used the breaks on my 'Cat with the bigger meats a little more than on my dad's, with the stock 489's. Of course, with them being not only taller, but wider in the rear, and a lot heavier, it should take a little more to stop. Still works great though.

Mike