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2027 Ski-Doo Skandic vs. Expedition: Which One for Work?
By the Groupe Contant Team · Published October 24, 2026
Quick Answer
Skandic or Expedition: what's the difference?
Both are Ski-Doo utility sleds on the REV Gen5 platform, with a 154 in. frame and uMotion rear suspension with 266 mm (10.5 in.) of travel. BRP positions the Skandic as a work sled: LTS front suspension with 150 mm (5.9 in.) of travel, a narrow 889 mm (35 in.) ski stance and 20 or 24 in. tracks. The Expedition is presented as a sport-utility crossover: RAS X front suspension with 220 mm (8.7 in.) of travel on most trims, an adjustable 1,000 mm (39 in.) ski stance, 16, 20 or 24 in. tracks and the 900 ACE Turbo (130 hp) and Turbo R (180 hp) engines. Pick the Skandic for work in deep, remote snow, the Expedition to combine trail touring, off-trail riding and cargo.
The Skandic and the Expedition are Ski-Doo's two wide-track utility sleds. They share the REV Gen5 platform, the 154 in. frame, uMotion rear suspension and a 42 L fuel tank (except the Expedition Sport, at 36 L), so they're often confused. Yet BRP describes them differently: the Skandic as the work sled "built to conquer the toughest tasks in the most remote winter landscapes", the Expedition as the sport-utility crossover that blends versatility, cargo capacity and rider-focused features.
This comparison relies only on BRP's 2027 model-year data for dealers. The Skandic comes in Sport, LE and SE trims; the Expedition in Sport, LE, SE and Xtreme trims. Several figures change from one trim to the next: we name the trim whenever that's the case.
Comparison table
| Specification | Ski-Doo Skandic 2027 | Ski-Doo Expedition 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Varies by trim (4)
| Varies by trim (7)
|
| Power (hp) | Varies by trim (5)
| Varies by trim (8)
|
| Frame length | 154 in | 154 in |
| Track width | 24 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 20 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 20 in (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE) 24 in (Expedition LE) 16 in (Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
| Track | Varies by trim (6)
| Varies by trim (6)
|
| Ski stance | 889 mm / 35 in. | 1,000 mm / 39 in (adjustable) |
| Front suspension | LTS | RAS X (Expedition SE, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) RAS™ X (Expedition Xtreme) |
| Front travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 220 mm / 8.7 in. (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE) 210 mm / 8.3 in. (Expedition Sport) |
| Rear suspension | uMotion™ | uMotion™ |
| Rear travel | 266 mm / 10.5 in. | 266 mm / 10.5 in. |
| Dry weight | Varies by trim (6)
| Varies by trim (8)
|
| Fuel tank | 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 EFI – 85 : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 900 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic LE) | Varies by trim (7)
|
| Seating | WideTrack 2-up (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) WideTrack 1-up (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
| Bumpers (front/rear) | Heavy-duty/Hitch receiver (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard/Standard (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
| Windshield | Ultra-high with mirrors (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Low (Skandic Sport) | Ultra-high (Expedition SE, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) Ultra-low deflector (Expedition Xtreme) |
| Heated grips & throttle lever | Standard (driver only) (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard (Skandic Sport) | Standard (driver and passenger) (Expedition SE, Expedition LE) Standard (Expedition Xtreme) Standard (driver only) (Expedition Sport) |
| Reverse | Electro-mechanical (Skandic SE) RER™ (2-stroke engines) Electro-mechanical (ACE™ engines) (Skandic LE) RER™ (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
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| Gauge type | 7.6 in. digital display (Skandic SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 10.25 in. touchscreen display (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme) 7.6 in. digital display (Expedition SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
Rows marked with a dot differ between the two models. "Not listed": the figure isn't in the manufacturer source cited below.
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| Specification | Ski-Doo Skandic 2027 | Ski-Doo Expedition 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | ||
| Engine | Varies by trim (4)
| Varies by trim (7)
|
| Track | Varies by trim (6)
| Varies by trim (6)
|
| Frame length | 154 in | 154 in |
| Track width | 24 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 20 in (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 20 in (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE) 24 in (Expedition LE) 16 in (Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
| Ski stance | 889 mm / 35 in. | 1,000 mm / 39 in (adjustable) |
| Starter | Electric Starter | Electric Starter |
| Calibration | Sea-Level Calibration | Sea-Level Calibration |
| Display | 7.6 in. digital display (Skandic SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 10.25 in. touchscreen display (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme) 7.6 in. digital display (Expedition SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
| Suspension | Not listed | ACS |
| Engine | ||
| Engine details | Varies by trim (4)
| Varies by trim (6)
|
| Horsepower | Varies by trim (5)
| Varies by trim (8)
|
| Displacement | Varies by trim (4)
| Varies by trim (8)
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| Bore and stroke | 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 600RR E-TEC® : 72.3 mm x 73 mm 600 EFI – 85 : 72.3 mm x 73 mm 900 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm 600 ACE™ : 73 mm x 69.7 mm (Skandic LE) 72.3 mm x 73 mm (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (7)
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| Fuel system | EFI (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors 600 EFI – 85 : EFI 900 ACE™ : EFI 600 ACE™ : EFI (Skandic LE) E-TEC® direct injection with additional booster injectors (Skandic LE) | Varies by trim (6)
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| Fuel tank / octane | Regular unleaded - 87 (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : Premium unleaded - 91 600 EFI – 85 : Regular unleaded - 87 900 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 600 ACE™ : Regular unleaded - 87 (Skandic LE) Premium unleaded - 91 (Skandic LE) | Varies by trim (6)
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| Fuel tank | 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 EFI – 85 : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 900 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal 600 ACE™ : 42 L / 11.1 US gal (Skandic LE) | Varies by trim (7)
|
| Oil tank capacity | Varies by trim (4)
| Varies by trim (7)
|
| Dry weight | Varies by trim (6)
| Varies by trim (8)
|
| Powertrain | ||
| Drive / driven clutch | pDrive™ / QRS (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : pDrive™ with clickers / QRS (20 in.) QRS Vent (24 in.) 600 EFI – 85 : pDrive™ / QRS 900 ACE™ : pDrive™ / QRS 600 ACE™ : pDrive™ / QRS (Skandic LE) pDrive™ with clickers / QRS (20 in.) QRS Vent (24 in.) (Skandic LE) | Varies by trim (8)
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| Drive sprocket pitch | 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Skandic SE, Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) 600RR E-TEC® : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 600 EFI – 85 : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 900 ACE™ : 73 mm / 2.86 in. 600 ACE™ : 73 mm / 2.86 in. (Skandic LE) | Varies by trim (5)
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| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension | LTS | RAS X (Expedition SE, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) RAS™ X (Expedition Xtreme) |
| Front shocks | Motion Control | KYB† 36 (Expedition SE, Expedition LE) KYB† 36 Plus (Expedition Xtreme) Motion Control (Expedition Sport) |
| Front travel | 150 mm / 5.9 in. | 220 mm / 8.7 in. (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE) 210 mm / 8.3 in. (Expedition Sport) |
| Rear suspension | uMotion™ | uMotion™ |
| Center shock | KYB† 36 (Skandic SE) Motion Control (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | KYB† 36 (Expedition SE, Expedition LE) KYB† 36 Plus (Expedition Xtreme) Motion Control (Expedition Sport) |
| Rear shock | KYB† 36 | ACS (Air Control Suspension) (Expedition SE) KYB† PRO 36 EA-3 (Expedition Xtreme) KYB† 36 (Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
| Rear travel | 266 mm / 10.5 in. | 266 mm / 10.5 in. |
| Dimensions & capacities | ||
| Overall length | 3,222 mm / 126.9 in. (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 3,259 mm / 129.3 in. (Skandic Sport) | 3,278 mm / 129.1 in. (Expedition SE, Expedition LE) 3,295 mm / 129.7 in. (Expedition Xtreme) 3,310 mm / 130.3 in. (Expedition Sport) |
| Overall width | 1,089 mm / 42.8 in. | 1,170 mm / 46.1 in. (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme) 1,170 mm / 46.1 in. (20 in.) 1,220 mm / 47.7 in. (24 in.) (Expedition LE) 1,155 mm / 45.5 in. (Expedition Sport) |
| Overall height | 1,513 mm / 59.6 in. (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) 1,369 mm / 53.9 in. (Skandic Sport) | 1,562 mm / 61.5 in. (Expedition SE, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) 1,285 mm / 50.6 in. (Expedition Xtreme) |
| Ski stance | 889 mm / 35 in. | 1,000 mm / 39 in (adjustable) |
| Track (L x W x profile) | Silent Cobra WT: 154 x 20 x 1.8 Ice Crosscut: 154 x 20 x 1.5 Silent Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 Silent Ice Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 (Skandic SE) Crosscut: 154 x 20 x 1.5 Silent Cobra SWT: 154 x 24 x 1.5 (600RR E-TEC® and 900 ACE opt. only ) (Skandic LE) Utility WT: 154 x 20 x 1.25 (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
| Features | ||
| Frame | REV® Gen5 | REV® Gen5 |
| Skis | Pilot™ 7.4 with Liner (Skandic SE) Pilot™ 7.4 (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
| Seating | WideTrack 2-up (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) WideTrack 1-up (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
| Handlebar | With J-hooks / Grab handle (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) With J-hooks (Skandic Sport) | With J-hooks / Grab handle (Expedition SE, Expedition LE) With J-hooks / Grab handle / Flexible handguards (Expedition Xtreme) With J-hooks (Expedition Sport) |
| Riser block height | 145 mm / 5.7 in. | Adjustable - 120 mm / 4.7 in. (Expedition SE) 145 mm / 5.7 in. (Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
| Starter | Electric Starter | Electric Starter |
| Reverse | Electro-mechanical (Skandic SE) RER™ (2-stroke engines) Electro-mechanical (ACE™ engines) (Skandic LE) RER™ (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
| Radiator | Fan | Fan |
| Brake system | Brembo | Brembo |
| Heated grips & throttle lever | Standard (driver only) (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard (Skandic Sport) | Standard (driver and passenger) (Expedition SE, Expedition LE) Standard (Expedition Xtreme) Standard (driver only) (Expedition Sport) |
| Gauge type | 7.6 in. digital display (Skandic SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic LE, Skandic Sport) | 10.25 in. touchscreen display (Expedition SE, Expedition Xtreme) 7.6 in. digital display (Expedition SE) 4.5 in. digital display (Expedition Xtreme, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) |
| Windshield | Ultra-high with mirrors (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Low (Skandic Sport) | Ultra-high (Expedition SE, Expedition LE, Expedition Sport) Ultra-low deflector (Expedition Xtreme) |
| Runners / carbides | 3/8 square – 4 | 3/8 square – 4 |
| Bumpers (front/rear) | Heavy-duty/Hitch receiver (Skandic SE, Skandic LE) Standard/Standard (Skandic Sport) | Varies by trim (4)
|
Sources
- Ski-Doo Skandic: BRP product data, 2027 model year
- Ski-Doo Expedition: BRP product data, 2027 model year
The Main Differences
- Front suspension — The Skandic has LTS front suspension with 150 mm (5.9 in.) of travel on every trim. The Expedition has RAS X front suspension with 220 mm (8.7 in.) of travel on the LE, SE and Xtreme trims, and 210 mm (8.3 in.) on the Sport.
- Ski stance — 889 mm (35 in.) on the Skandic; 1,000 mm (39 in.), adjustable, on the Expedition.
- Track width — Skandic: 20 in. on every trim, or 24 in. on the Skandic LE (600RR E-TEC and 900 ACE engines only) and SE. Expedition: 16 in. on the Sport, 20 in. on the SE and Xtreme, and 16, 20 or 24 in. on the LE.
- Engines — The Skandic comes with the Rotax 600 EFI (85 hp), 600 ACE (62 hp), 900 ACE (95 hp) and 600RR E-TEC (130 hp); there's no turbo version. The Expedition adds the 900 ACE Turbo (130 hp, LE and SE), the 900 ACE Turbo R (180 hp, LE, SE and Xtreme) and the 850 E-TEC (165 hp, Xtreme).
- Footprint — The Skandic is narrower: 1,089 mm (42.8 in.) overall width, versus 1,155 to 1,220 mm (45.5 to 47.7 in.) for the Expedition depending on trim and track.
- Display — 4.5 in. digital display (Skandic Sport and LE) or 7.6 in. (Skandic SE). On the Expedition, the 10.25 in. touchscreen with BRP Connect and built-in GPS is offered on the SE and Xtreme trims.
- Heated grips — Driver only on the Skandic LE and SE; driver and passenger on the Expedition LE and SE.
Why Choose the Skandic
- It's the sled BRP builds for work in the most remote places, with off-trail traction and flotation highlighted in its description.
- 20 or 24 in. wide tracks, 154 in. long (24 in. on the Skandic LE and SE).
- Heavy-duty front bumper and rear hitch receiver on the Skandic LE and SE.
- LinQ utility Premium cargo box with 135 L (35.7 US gal) of storage on the Skandic SE.
- Ultra-high windshield with mirrors on the Skandic LE and SE, and a 2-up seat (the Skandic Sport has a 1-up seat with rear storage).
- Every Skandic engine runs on regular fuel (87) except the 600RR E-TEC, which requires premium (91).
Why Choose the Expedition
- BRP presents it as a sport-utility crossover, built for trail touring as well as off-trail riding.
- RAS X front suspension with 220 mm (8.7 in.) of travel on the LE, SE and Xtreme trims, and an adjustable 1,000 mm (39 in.) ski stance.
- More engine choices, including the 900 ACE Turbo (130 hp), the 900 ACE Turbo R (180 hp) and, on the Xtreme, the 850 E-TEC (165 hp).
- On the Expedition SE: a 10.25 in. touchscreen, a 135 L (35.7 US gal) LinQ cargo box, an ACS (Air Controlled Suspension) rear shock and a removable passenger seat with heated grips.
- Multi-LinQ plate with 135 lb (62.2 kg) of cargo capacity on the Expedition LE with a 20 or 24 in. track.
- The Expedition Xtreme, a 1-up trim, adds a KYB Pro 36 EA-3 rear shock, flexible handguards and Premium LED headlights.
Which One Is Right for You?
Also considering a trail sled? See our Expedition vs. Renegade comparison, or MXZ vs. Renegade.
| Your profile | Our suggestion |
|---|---|
| You work in the woods, on a job site or at an outfitter | Skandic |
| You want the 24 in. track with the 95 hp 900 ACE | Skandic or Expedition LE |
| You want a narrower footprint for wooded trails | Skandic |
| You mostly tour on trails, two-up | Expedition |
| You want a turbo engine or a touchscreen | Expedition |
Frequently Asked Questions
Both are Ski-Doo utility sleds on the REV Gen5 platform, with a 154 in. frame and uMotion rear suspension with 266 mm (10.5 in.) of travel. BRP positions the Skandic as a work sled: LTS front suspension with 150 mm (5.9 in.) of travel, a narrow 889 mm (35 in.) ski stance and 20 or 24 in. tracks. The Expedition is presented as a sport-utility crossover: RAS X front suspension with 220 mm (8.7 in.) of travel on most trims, an adjustable 1,000 mm (39 in.) ski stance, 16, 20 or 24 in. tracks and the 900 ACE Turbo (130 hp) and Turbo R (180 hp) engines. Pick the Skandic for work in deep, remote snow, the Expedition to combine trail touring, off-trail riding and cargo.
Both are built on the REV Gen5 platform, with a 154 in. frame and uMotion rear suspension with 266 mm (10.5 in.) of travel. The differences are mostly the front suspension (LTS on the Skandic, RAS X on the Expedition), the ski stance (889 mm versus an adjustable 1,000 mm), the track widths and the engines offered.
No. For 2027, the Skandic comes with the Rotax 600 EFI, 600 ACE, 900 ACE and 600RR E-TEC engines. The 900 ACE Turbo and Turbo R engines are offered on the Expedition.
Both, depending on the trim. The seat is 2-up on the Skandic LE and SE and on the Expedition Sport, LE and SE. The Skandic Sport and the Expedition Xtreme have a 1-up seat.
The rules are the same for both models. See our guide to snowmobile driving rules in Quebec.
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