Had Polaris 350 for years, OK machine, lots of shop hrs and did not seam as capable as current 450 Kodiak is. As strictly hunting use, this is the perfect machine for my needs, size, weight and capabilities. Can haul moose 1/4s, elk, done everything I ever asked of it and with front and rear lockers can climb a tree if you want. I have hunting buddies who must have the biggest, largest, best? machines. Can AM 1000s, and yellow??. On recent hunt they hit the 100 hrs, service time, was funny seeing them drive at the max 10km/hr. Due to some maintenance computer thing. Another reason to love the Kodiak.
Before I purchased I seriously thought out my needs. Why buy 700+ machine if no need for, extra weight, gas and harder to manoeuvre.
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