Hello. I am trying to decide between the Kodiak 400 4x4 and the 450 4x4. The 450 has the locking differential, but the 400 does not. Please explain to me how the locking differential works and how a 4x4 with one works different then one without.

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Well, the 400 has no low range, and the locker means when locked all 4 wheels spin instead of three when unlocked it only spins three for easy turning... The 400 will only have the 3 wheel drive instead of all 4. The 450 you can choose. Aftermarket lockers are available for the 400.

Hope this helps.

 

Yes, it does. Thank you very much for taking the time to explain!

 

So, is this "3 wheel drive" worth the $700 over the regular 2wd? Or will it not make enough difference to even mess with it?

Thanks for your help.

 

yes it is worth the xtra 700. it is "3 wheel drive" when one wheel is in the air and 1 on the ground, the one in the air tends to spin while the 1 on the ground gets little or any power. the locking diff eliminates that and all wheels spin no matter what. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Thank you so much for your replys. This will be my first ATV, so I am trying to make sure that I get what I want, but not more then I need.

Thanks again! -- Anyone else have comments?

 

yeah, keep us posted on your purchase and how you like your quad... Or, buy two and give one to me![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

locking diff. provides "true" 4 wheel drive, with just a limited slip well its a limited slip, not a 3 wheel drive, it will slip for a while but then it will stop usually (unlike a regular diff)

 

actually true 4x4 is found on most polarisis jarod, the sense what wheel needs traction the most

 

Thanks again for your posts. This information has helped me alot!!!