A diff lock comes as standard on all electric power steering (EPS) Kodiak 450 ATVs from next year which like the rest of the range will be fitted with a winch.
The diff lock will enable the operator to lock in power to all four wheels for better off road traction, and all Kodiak models will be specified with Ultramatic transmission which maintains tension on the drive belt to provide a consistent throttle response.
The constantly variable transmission provides the correct gear ratio as the ATV speeds up and also acts to provide engine braking when travelling downhill. The rider is able to automatically switch between 2wd, 4wd and diff lock settings with the push of a button.
The 450 also benefits from a multi-disc wet rear brake designed for farm work. This will also be fitted to the new Kodiak 700 EPS, which we are informed will be available before the end of 2020. The flagship Grizzly 700 ATV is being relaunched in a range of new colours and, for the first time, will be supplied with alloy wheels as standard.
Last but not least, Warn VRX 25 winches are now fitted as standard on all Kodiak and Grizzly models. The 15.0m winch has a 1.13t pulling capacity and a rocker switch mounted to the handlebar.
“Modern winches are used by farmers on such a regular basis, for jobs like pulling cut trees, fencing, or recovering vehicles,” says Yamaha ATV manager William Kay. “It is a vital piece of equipment for farmers and should therefore not come at an additional cost.”
