Yamaha has announced a range of modifications and additions to its 2024 model year ATV and Side-by-Side models with new colours, features, accessories and technology to offer agricultural operators’ greater choice and versatility.
The Kodiak 450 and 700 ATVs both offer the option of Electric Power Steering (EPS) and Diff-Lock for greater stability on uneven ground. Special Edition (SE) specification models will offer alternative paint colours and all models will be supplied with a 10-year belt warranty and Datatool tracking devices free of charge (fitting costs and a monthly subscription fee are payable). A Warn winch is also standard on all the new ATVs.
Both Kodiak and Grizzly models have a towing capacity of 600kg. The 421cc Kodiak has a rear rack load capacity of 120 kg, while the 686cc Kodiak and Grizzly models can carry 140kg. All the ATVs in the range can also be supplied with tracks for snow and to assist travel on the most challenging of surfaces, while having the added benefit of reducing compaction on wet or waterlogged soil.
The range features Yamaha’s On-Command 2WD/4WD drive system with optional Diff-Lock that will help riders on uneven and hilly ground, especially in wet conditions. The switchable drive system is operated using a switch on the handlebars to enable operators to move between 2WD and 4WD as ground conditions change. This, coupled with Yamaha’s Ultramatic CVT automatic transmission and independent long-travel adjustable suspension, makes both the Kodiak and Grizzly models easier to control and more comfortable on difficult terrain.
The 2024 three-seat Viking EPS Side-by-Side vehicle features a cargo bed box and an accessory mounting bar to make using spreaders, sprayers and other implements easier to manage. The 686cc Viking has double wishbone suspension and a tipping cargo bed that can carry a 272kg maximum load. Like the ATVs, it also features EPS and switchable 2WD, 4WD and Diff-Lock.
Yamaha has also extended its commitment to operator safety by offering free ATV rider competency training from the European All-Terrain Vehicle Safety Institute (EASI) to anyone purchasing a new Yamaha ATV. This training provides the necessary information and practical experience to operators, enabling the full features and performance of the ATV to be utilised safely in all conditions.
