Arctic Cat unveils updated Sno Pro 600
Arctic Cat on Monday unveiled a fine-tuned 2013 Sno Pro 600, which the company says features improvements to durability, precision cornering and unmatched suspension control.
The following are updates to the 2013 model:
New Chassis Geometry – The added ground clearance improves predictability through the huge holes and allows the rider to attack the track with more confidence, all while scrubbing less speed.
- 1.35-inch added ground clearance at foot pockets
- Flatter running board angles
- Single layer .080-inch thick tunnel for increased strength
- New rear suspension mounting positions give track drive more ground clearance
New front suspension/steering geometry
- Improved caster angle
- Increased ski stance to 43.5 inches (1.2-inches wider than 2012)
- New steering ratio for sharper turning radius
- New ski damper loads rear of ski for improved handling
- New front arm shock eyelet for improved durability
New rear suspension – Both the front and rear suspension changes will improve the ability of the driver to steer and control the sled while on the gas.
- Front arm mounting position moved rearward 2 inches to improve transfer control
- Increased Front arm suspension travel by approximately 1 inch
- Added strength to both front arm and idler arm for improved durability
- New Torsion spring for increased preload
- New rear coupling position, give a wider range of usable adjustment
Drive system updates – Last season Arctic Cat’s all-new Torque Overload Sensing (TOS) Bottom Sprocket found in the magnesium chaincase worked flawlessly to save the drive system from the pounding of harsh terrain.
- New PTO engine plate for added durability
- Increased stiffness in engine mounts for added durability
- Modified dropcase for increased strength
- New lightweight/high strength track drive shaft
- New driven shaft with increased durability
- New drive clutch spring
- New drive belt
Brake system – Updates to the brake system will give the driver a more positive feel and control throughout the race.
- New brake caliper and disk
- Increased fastener size holding caliper halves together to decrease flex
- New deeper pistons to eliminate caulking
- Machining updates to improve bearing retention
- Increased ports for improved flow
- New seal groove for improved piston retraction
Other Items
- Heated 40mm Mikuni rack style TM carburetors w/TPS
- New 1/4 turn assembly, hood pin, and hold down strap to secure side panels
- Added thickness to Snocross snow flap for increased durability
- Modified front heat exchanger engine mount bracket for increased durability
- Updated wire harness for improved routing
- New throttle cable with increased temperature rating
- New choke cable added
- Snocross seat has narrower (1.5-inch each side) leg profile than Cross Country seat
- Snocross has low-height windshield and Cross Country has mid-height
- C&A XT Snocross or C&A ADX Cross Country Ski (Carbides NOT included)
- New Team Arctic Green color