2023 Yamaha Kodiak 450 Snow Plowing / Warn Winch Complete Overview! !

[@cjr282]

Double shoutout to JAF Motors! I bought my 2022 Yamaha Kodiak EPS SE from them and they were awesome to work with! Great video btw

[@cjr282]

Hey @BrickNick I commented on your review of the 22 Kodiak EPS SE, I think you might of reviewed my machine haha

[@shirolee]

Great video! Very educational. Thanks for making it

[@brianrichard1768]

like that blue

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

Nice bike ! Looks great and user friendly. Been looking at these and the Honda Rancher 420 . I think the Yamaha is a better setup for plowing ( engaging reverse and back to drive looks easier than the reverse feature in the Honda unless you have the electric shift model ) but I do like the solid axle better for working and plowing and towing . What are your thoughts on these two ?

[@BrickNick931]

Yes they each have their strengths! If you wanna tow trailers I’d recommend the rancher because of the solid rear axle. You get a real transmission in a rancher as well to keep note of. Wont be disappointed with either tho. Kodiak is better for simple plowing rancher will work better and my opinion has more play/power to it

[@NorthwoodsNomad]

@@BrickNick931 Thanks for your feedback ! I’m leaning towards the Honda . I’m probably going to step it up to the Foreman because of its locking differential , 518cc power plant and it has a handlebar mounted headlight and 12v plug outlet as well as a little bit bigger tire and ground clearance. It just seems a little more capable than the Rancher .

[@Travide]

​@@BrickNick931 are you talking about the got shift and pushinghte button down on the brake for reverse ? If so you'll get it in reverse way faster than the yamaha lol! U can bang gears and roll forward slap it in reverse or roll backwards and shift it in forward on the fly. Yamaha you have to stop then switch. ;) Have a rancher it's rough af. On the trails but it's unstoppable

[@keihanpower1366]

Great video, thanks for sharing. Do you know the noise level (decibels) of the 450? Thanks

[@BrickNick931]

Not sure on that one! Nothing crazy I’d say it’s quieter than most quads on the market

[@RobsRidesPA]

I'm with a commenter, how does it do with more than 1/2" of snow? I could plow that much snow with a bicycle. How about 10 inches of wet heavy snow?

[@ec6052]

I've been plowing with ATV's since the '86 Fourtrax was a "beast" and never seen any reputable brand with 4wd struggle. Unless there was an ungodly amount that makes a 980K CAT sweat. My Kodiak 700 will push a foot of wet snow at a quarter throttle, with ease.

[@glen8447]

Did the fan come on often to cool it? Mine came on often. Even during the summer without a plow, it seems like it comes on a lot. Just wonder if that is normal for these.

[@eclipser2004]

Yes normal. Mine comes on even in winter.

[@glen8447]

Oh, good, thanks for the reply.

[@briancrawford2433]

How does it do with more than 1/2" of snow?

[@hb4lwade1]

Couldn't afford the diff lock?

[@ParadiseAtvTrail]

I believe you had to get the 2020 and up Yamaha Kodiak 450 SE to get diff lock. My 2021 has it.