Textron Buys Arctic Cat [480p – 720p]

The division faced struggles with inventory, dealer support, and market pressures, leading to a production suspension in late 2024 and 2025. 2025–2026: The "Return" of Arctic Cat

Initially, the Arctic Cat brand was temporarily rebranded to "Textron Off Road" before reverting to the iconic "Arctic Cat" name for ATVs and side-by-sides. Manufacturing operations remained in Thief River Falls and St. Cloud, Minnesota. textron buys arctic cat

Textron sold Arctic Cat to a new investment group in April 2025 following production pauses. 2017–2025: Key Aspects of Textron Ownership The division faced struggles with inventory, dealer support,

Textron, known for defense and industrial products, aimed to expand its specialized vehicles segment (E-Z-GO, Cushman) by adding Arctic Cat's snowmobiles and ATVs. The division faced struggles with inventory