Which snowmobile brand is known for featuring a cat in its logo?

Arctic Cat is the snowmobile brand known for featuring a cat in its logo.

The brand was founded in 1960 by Edgar Hetteen, a pioneer who had earlier helped establish Polaris. Arctic Cat became one of North America’s major snowmobile manufacturers, building its identity around the image of an arctic feline and the company’s northern Minnesota roots.

Its headquarters and principal manufacturing history are closely tied to Thief River Falls, Minnesota. The name “Arctic Cat” is therefore more than a visual logo reference: it connects the brand to cold climates, wilderness travel, and high-performance snow machines. The company has also produced all-terrain vehicles and side-by-side vehicles.

The alternatives in this question can sound plausible because “Panther,” “Cougar,” and “Lynx” are all cat names and have appeared as names for vehicles or snowmobile models. They are not the brand being identified here. Arctic Cat was acquired by Textron in 2017 and later returned to independent ownership in 2025.