I'll be buying 2 new ATVs in the next couple of months. I use them for work in the Alberta Oil Patch. Alot of time is spent driving down old cut lines and 'floating' through muskeg. I've narrowed my choice down to 2 quads: 2007 Can-Am 400 H.O. XT and the 2007 Honda TRX420FM, they're both about the same price (cnd$10,000 total), including tax, winch and extended warranty (Honda Canada sells "Honda Plus" warranty). I need a reliable cold weather ATV (we work below 0 Fahrenheit). I need a good donkey not a big race horse. I have a some questions for the forum:

1. Does Can-Am offer the 400 H.O. XT with a manual transmission ?
2. Does the Can-Am 400 H.O. XT have E.F.I. ?
3. What are the advantages of E.F.I. ?
4. Can the Apache track system be fitted to the 400 model ?
5. What is your opinion on the differences between the 2 models ?

Thanks for your time in helping me out :-)

 

No the 400 outy is ONLY auto
it does not have efi
efi allows for easier starting, no jetting rejetting due to elevation
the tracks are avalible for it
The 400 outy is an amazing machine for its size very comfortable plenty of power and so far with mine no problems.

I know the honda would also be a very good quad. The efi would be a plus and of course you have the honda realibility. So I dont think you could go wrong with either one.

 

EFI would be important for you since you live close to the moutains and elevation can change rapidly... Your ride will run a lot smoother with EFI as well

 

the 400 is jetted and set up for the cold canadian weather. it will start in the coldest of conditions. they also have the most power of their class. you put them in low and they will work right along with the big bikes. the i have ridden the 420 and by far the outlander would be my choice for ride and power. the honda warranty im sure you have to pay extra for too. where as the can am comes with a factory 3yr warranty. with option of a 5yr.

 

Can am will release a 450 efi soon, that is the machine I would get. I still like the 400 Outlander better than the Honda because of the power and comfort level is way better.

 

hey, Alberta Surveyor, I'm originally from Calgary, too! I have the Outlander MAX XT, which is a 2-up bike, and I LOVE it! And yes, the Apache tracks were designed for the 400, so let me know how you like them if you get them.

My Outy starts fine in -30 weather at the cottage, and it has loads of power. (I really don't see the need for the bigger bore Outys.) But do get the 2-up model - the back seat has a lovely soft ride, and the longer chasis on the bike really adds to it's stability and carrying capacity. (You can also take the back seat off and extend the rack if you wish.) And it has way more rack space behind the second seat than the other 2-up quads (Arctic Cat and Polaris).

Good luck to you!