Polaris Sportsman 850 EPS vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS (2015)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Polaris Sportsman 850 EPSstacks up against the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecPolaris Sportsman 850 EPSArctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS
Model year20102015
Price$9,999
Engine850 cc951 cc
Horsepower70 hp
Weight355 kg386 kg
Seat height37 mm
Fuel capacity4.5 L5.3 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
TransmissionAutomaticAutomatic
Front brakesSingle discSingle disc. Hydraulic.
Rear brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)Single disc. Hydraulic.
Tires26/8-14 / 26/10-14 28/9-14 / 28/11-14

Polaris Sportsman 850 EPS vs Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS — which should you buy?

Picking between the Polaris Sportsman 850 EPS and the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Polaris Sportsman 850 EPS brings 70 hp in a 355 kg package, while the Arctic Cat MudPro 1000 Limited EPS counters with its own power figure at 386 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: