When you're sorting out snowmobile parts, you may find yourself weighing two very different Arctic Cat components: a reverse actuator and a set of ski handles. They occupy different spots on the machine, and neither one is a stand-in for the other. The right pick depends on what your sled is and what you're trying to do. If you're narrowing down a winter project, understanding which part belongs to which model will keep you from ordering the wrong piece.
Quick Verdict
Two Arctic Cat snowmobile parts at very different listed prices serve very different jobs. One is a reverse actuator for a specific Sidewinder model group; the other is a green ski handle set for ZR-style and Firecat ski loops. Since they're not interchangeable, your buying decision comes down to your snowmobile's model and the component you need.
At a Glance
| Product | Listed Price | Price Bar | Key Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0630-285 Reverse Actuator for Arctic Cat Snowmobile XF1100 Sidewinder 0630-347 | USD 75.00 | Reverse actuator; part numbers 0630-285 / 0630-347 / 0630-236; new; 6-month warranty | |
| Snowmobile Ski Handles For Green Arctic Cat Ski Loops Set Z ZL ZRT Fire 3639-781 | USD 14.85 | Green ski handle set; part numbers 3639-781 / 3639-865; plastic; new; 1-year warranty |
Where Each Product Wins
The reverse actuator is the pick if you need the mechanical reversing part with the three listed part numbers and your snowmobile matches the fit it's made for. The ski handles are the pick if you want a green handle set for ski loops on ZR-style (1995-2006) or Firecat models. Neither wins on universal fit; each covers a specific Arctic Cat application.
Product Notes
0630-285 Reverse Actuator for Arctic Cat Snowmobile XF1100 Sidewinder 0630-347
At $75.00, this reverse actuator is the higher-priced item in this comparison. It's new, carries a 6-month warranty, and includes part numbers 0630-285, 0630-347, and 0630-236. The fit is for the Arctic Cat XF1100 Sidewinder, so if your snowmobile is in that family, this is the mechanical reversing component to look for. The limitation: it's a specialized fit, so if your machine doesn't match the Sidewinder group, this actuator won't be the part you need.
Snowmobile Ski Handles For Green Arctic Cat Ski Loops Set Z ZL ZRT Fire 3639-781
The $14.85 price makes this the lower-priced option in this head-to-head. It's a green ski handle set for Arctic Cat ski loops, made of plastic, new, and it carries a 1-year warranty. The fit covers ZR-style parabolic models from 1995-2006, most ZR sleds from that range, and Firecats. If your snowmobile is in that group, this is a straightforward handle set for the ski loops. The limitation: because the fit is tied to those specific Arctic Cat ski loop styles and model years, it's not a component for all snowmobiles.
Final Choice by Use Case
Pick the reverse actuator if your snowmobile matches the fit listed with those part numbers. Pick the ski handles if your sled falls into the ZR-style (1995-2006) or Firecat fit range. Both are new parts with different roles, so the deciding factor is which Arctic Cat component your machine actually needs.
