Mud holes are rough on everything. There are guys out there running these with no issues for years because they do not run them under water in deep mud holes.
I have a 2021 Yamaha Kodiak 450 EPS Special edition. It’s so nice I love every about mine. I got a steal on mine payed 4200 and it had 10 hrs and 56 miles. There is no way in hell I would let my atv ever looks like this. There damn good quads it’s not that hard to take care of your stuff wash it right away if it gets muddy and keep it out of the elements and serviced it when needed.
I was originally going to get a kodiak 450 but the dealer I went to never ordered it for me so I ended up getting a Rancher 420. I have absolutely zero complaints about it. Things a tank
Needa get yourself a new model. 2018 don't seem to be cutting it for you. I have 4 2021 models and they all run just fine with around 1100 to 1200 miles on em. All factory parts still going strong to this day a year later.
I’m planning on getting a brand new Kodiak 450 when I get a truck I’m surprised that Kodiak has taken abuse Yamaha makes a very good atv the reason why the diffs are leaking and all the Kodiaks you guys had they had problems because you guys abused them if you don’t abuse them they won’t have any problems they aren’t Hondas I had a 06 rubicon and it was complete and utter junk the engine had no start in gear it was extremely cold blooded it had no power the gear lever was extremely finicky it stalled every time it got stuck and every time it stalled it got harder to start until it wouldn’t start at all the seat was hard as a rock the suspension didn’t compress at all when it was moving so if I was driving it around my neighborhood if I hit a crack in the road it would bunny hop up in the air it was junk the new rubicons are much better but they are very overpriced the Kodiak or any Yamaha in for that matter if you don’t abuse them they won’t have any problems including leaks anywhere I will play in the mud with mine when I get it but not any really deep water holes it will be used for some work around the house one other atv I’m thinking about getting too is the rancher 420 irs dct it’s affordable too and it’s got some power too I love the Kodiak but I also like the new rancher 420 irs dct witch one do you think I should get they are both good I’m just undecided right now
I’ve had both rancher and Kodiak still have this Kodiak both are good. This kodiak just broke the drive shaft after tons more abuse but there’s things like wheel bearings that my honda needed early on and the kodiaks are still fine. So both great machines kodiak will save you some money being slightly cheaper in price. I like the Honda better ground clearance but Kodiak has enough most of the time.
Looks like it's been beat. Don't think most people will abuse it that bad. Yamaha has the best belt drive on the market. One can get the 700 plain machine for about another 1,300. Heavier duty built for abuse. Money well spent. Way more fun than the Honda. ;)
