[Badbubba]

The CVT transmissions are nice for yard work, putting around. They are belt driven. There is a very slim possibilty that you could burn the belt if too much of a load is placed on the CVT, such as heavy towing or being stuck with out the wheels being able to spin. Also, if you get in deep water, the belt may slip. I believe Honda has an automatic similiar to a car's transmission, uses hydraulics. If you are looking into a 4 wheel drive, make sure you know what kind of 4 wheel drive system it is. Some 4 wheel drive systems operate with the front being an open differential. Which makes it easier to steer, but offers very little in added traction. The front wheel with the least amount of traction will get all the power. If you get one with a locking front diff, traction will be great, but steering will be hard. There are a lot of combinations out there, meaning you can run an open diff and then lock it for added traction. Also, there are models with power steering and even an open rear differential for yard work, so you won't tear up the grass. Low range may be a benefit for plowing. The larger utility quads have a tendency to roll the front tire under the quad in a hard turn and hitting the brakes. Utility quads usually have one brake lever that operates the front and rear brakes together and a foot brake that operates the rear brake. I'm partial to Polaris. IMO the frame is built stronger. Very little damage after roll overs when compared to the Yamaha's I had. If you ride enough, you'll probably get board after a year or two with the automatic CVT. It will be time to buy a sport atv with a clutch and keep the CVT for work. You can't go wrong with any of the major players in the game.