So you want hand calculated mileage. 2004 Ram 5.9 6 spd stick 4x4, 157,761 km, 20496.87 liters, works out to 20.96 imp mpg. I suppose if I drove more highway, I'd easily break 22-23 mpg.
Can't remember the model I got but it has silky smooth release and the drag is fine too. I'll add model when I get home. It's a #8 Cold Gear inline reel.
Nothing wrong with the CVT drive, as long as you're not a complete #@&*+ driving around with the ATV underwater, there's no issues. Don't hesitate to use the low range for heavy jobs, it's made for that.
I've got a 550 Grizzly, little brother to the 700, only difference is engine size. They're reliable and work. Period. We had 2 450 Kodiaks at work that run the bush all summer and plowed our parking lot all winter. One over 7k and the other over 10k kms before they were unfortunately traded in because of government rules. Now we are stuck with CanAm junk.
I'm sure there's a difference in the stores, however, I still get stuff shipped from the US Cabelas store if I find it cheaper when tax, exchange and shipping is factored in.
Hmm, keep an ear to the ground, an eye to the sky and the other over your shoulder. One of these days, some stupid dude is going to let the balloon fly, I sure hope it doesn't come.