Arctic Cat

Arctic Cat History

We were born in the North, raised on snow and gravel, and we cut our teeth helping adventurers test their limits. And we still make our home on the great plains of Minnesota. Arctic Cat was formed by Edgar Hetteen in 1962, and transformed into a leading snowmobile, side-by-side and ATV manufacturer over decades of trail riding, racing and bringing friends and families together. Our community is tight-knit, passionate and proud. And we love being part of it.

Today, the bulk of our manufacturing happens at our facility in Thief River Falls, MN, with trails in our backyard and the mountains just a day's drive away. Our vehicles explore the world, but they all start with American workers and an American work ethic. Just one more reason we're proud to stand behind every machine we make.

In 2025, former Arctic Cat executive Brad Darling and an investment group acquired the business. Darling took over as CEO and president, stating his commitment to continuing the brand's history of producing machines that bring the passion on and off the trail:

Whether you're on-trail, off-trail, reaching new elevations or pushing limits on the track, we're ready to support every checkered flag in your future. Arctic Cat is here to Share Our Passion with you for generations to come.

The Arctic Cat 2027 snowmobile lineup has arrived. Lock in your Spring Guarantee by March 23, 2026 and get access to limited-time-only Whiteout* color option and your choice of: 

• 3-Year Limited Warranty
• 2-Year Limited Warranty and a free EPS upgrade^†
• 2-Year Limited Warranty and up to $800 in Cat Cash^†

Make your move by March 23rd and ride into the next season exactly the way you want.