2004 arctic cat bearcat 570 lt
Amsnow
The outback guys needed something economical and lightweight for their work applications. They also needed something with a big, wide track that can float its way over unbroken snow. Cat's answer to these market demands is the new Bearcat 570.
The Bearcat spins an oversized 16x156x1-inch track for excellent flotation in the untracked snow of the outback. Extra-wide plastic skis deliver flotation for the front end. The AWS V A-arm front suspension is adjustable to widen or narrow out the ski stance. It can be set at 39, 40 or 41 inches on center. The adjustments are made in the same manner as on the mountain sleds- pull the bolt from the base of the spindle and rearrange the spacers inside the saddle.
The Bearcat 570 offers many of the same utilitarian features as its four stroke counterpart. It has a wrap-around cargo rack, detachable rear passenger seat, tow hitch and accessory outlet for GPS or heated helmet visor. The 570 version also has the tall mountain handlebar with its center strap and open center for infinite grabbing when the going involves a little body English.
The front suspension is outfitted with a pair of RydeFX shocks and coil over springs. The travel is rated at eight vertical inches, regardless of the ski stance setting.
The rear is the FasTrack Articulated long travel system. It differs a little from the standard trail suspension. It uses RydeFX shocks and torsion springs. In addition, it also has the fiberglass overload springs to handle a second passenger or any cargo you might load into the sled.
Performance-wise, the 570 fan-cooled engine is no slouch. However, the intended market for this sled tends to favor reliability over hot rodding. In that light, this engine package should be well-suited for utilitarian usage. In its three years on the market, it has had a very bright service life with no major recalls or updates.
The Bearcat wide ratio clutch system is standard fare on the 570. It delivers extra grunt in the very low engine speed range, while still giving the sled adequate performance on the open trail.
This story ran in the December 2003 issue of American Snowmobiler magazine