One of the most common Camso shopping mistakes: assuming the X4S is the heavy-duty Camso. It's not. The X4S is a recreational ATV/small-UTV crossover. The 4S1 is the UTV-focused 4-season choice. The heavy-duty Camso UTV is the new ENDUR— and that's a different comparison.
Clear up the confusion first
Camso's UTV-relevant lineup, simplified:
- UTV 4S1 — UTV-focused 4-season track (400–1000cc UTV). The default Camso UTV track for most buyers.
- X4S — ATV (300–1000cc) and small-UTV (400–700cc) crossover. Recreational positioning.
- UTV ENDUR — Heavy-duty for 1000cc+ UTVs. The new top-of-line.
So if you have a full-size UTV, you're really choosing between 4S1 (most owners) and ENDUR (heavy-duty). The X4S isn't in the mix for full-size UTVs. If you have a smaller UTV or an ATV, the X4S enters the picture.
Side-by-side
Attribute
Camso UTV 4S1
Camso X4S
Positioning
4-season UTV
ATV/small-UTV crossover
Vehicle class
UTV-only
ATV + small UTV
Engine range
400–1000cc UTV
ATV 300–1000cc / UTV 400–700cc
Approximate price
$4,500 – $5,500
$3,800 – $4,800
Snow capability
Excellent (UTV-tuned)
Good (lighter machines)
Mud & soft ground
Good
Acceptable
Heavy load / work use
Workable
Not appropriate
Best machine class
Full-size UTV
ATV / small UTV
Heavy-duty positioning?
No — see ENDUR
No — see ENDUR
Both are recreational-leaning. Neither is the Camso heavy-duty — that's the new UTV ENDUR.
Where the 4S1 wins
- Full-size UTV applications.Built specifically for the UTV side of the line. Sizing, geometry, and tuning align with full-size machines in a way the X4S doesn't.
- Snow performance. UTV-specific tuning shows in deep snow — the 4S1 carries its weight well.
- Mud and soft ground. Better flotation than the X4S on full-size machines.
- Broader dealer availability for UTV applications. It's the volume product in the Camso UTV line.
Where the X4S wins
- Cost. $700–$1,000 cheaper at the system level.
- ATV compatibility. If you might run the same tracks on an ATV in the family, the X4S is the option.
- Smaller UTV applications. Ranger 570, Pioneer 500, CFMOTO smaller-displacement machines — X4S sizes appropriately.
- Light recreational use. If the use case is occasional snow access on a smaller machine, the X4S is plenty.
When neither is right
The X4S/4S1 pair covers recreational and light work. Step up if any of the following apply:
- 1000cc+ heavy work UTV. Look at the Camso UTV ENDUR.
- Deep-snow specialist. Consider Kimpex WSS4 for the wider flotation profile.
- Hate slide-guide maintenance. Soucy HD4Pro is the wheel-guided alternative.
- Polaris owner wanting dealer integration. Prospector Pro 2.0 is worth a look.
Decision framework
- Full-size UTV (800cc+): Choose 4S1. (Or ENDUR if heavy work is the case.)
- Smaller UTV (400–700cc): X4S is sized appropriately and saves money.
- ATV (300–1000cc): X4S. (4S1 is UTV-only.)
- Mixed ATV/UTV in your stable: X4S if compatible with both; otherwise own two systems.
- 1000cc+ work UTV: Step up to ENDUR.
Key Takeaways
- Both are recreational-leaning. Neither is the Camso heavy-duty.
- 4S1 = UTV-focused 4-season. X4S = ATV/small-UTV crossover.
- Full-size UTV owners → 4S1 (or ENDUR for heavy work).
- ATV or sub-700cc UTV owners → X4S.
- If you want Camso heavy-duty, you want the UTV ENDUR — not the X4S.