OK, I was thinking about getting the new Kodiak 450, I still am. But I'm also looking at the 450es and 450s, how do these compare to the Kodiak? I'm only going with Honda or Yamaha, nothing else. I would like the Rincon, but if I was going to pay that much I might as well buy the Grizzly. My main plan is to use it to plow my driveway, I live in Alaska, so there is plenty of snow to push and I will also play around when I get a chance. I am really close to getting the Griz, but I would have to wait a month for a little more cash, and I want to ride when I get home, I work away from home, and I'll be home on Wednesday. If you have any suggestions let me know, and tell me why as well. Thanks.

 

I have the 450s and have ridden the Kodiak 450. I liked the kodiak 450 better in every regard except the auto trans. It rides better, is faster, more ground clearance, starts in gear and has a locker. If you don't mind full auto go with the kodiak, but as an engineer I can't understand how that drive system(belts) can ever work reliably not to mention I like shifting.