Alaska stove Kodiak model question

Hi I am new to this forum and new to burning wood-
I have an old (but almost new looking) Kodiak wood stove sitting in my garage now not hooked up. I am told by Alasak stove co it is over 25 yrs old.
I have an old free standing Franklin style wood burner in my basement now but would like more heat output. Anyone have experience with the Kodiak? It has the firebrick and 2 solid doors and connects to my existing 8" flue. The house is a 20 year old ranch style 1600sq ft upstairs and downstairs where the stove is located. Would I be better off to buy a newer EPA rated Cat stove or would this stove make a good emergency back up heat source plus warm my basement level to help conserve propane? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I do not currently have funds to buy a new stove but am considering that option. Just was really curious if the old Kodiak would help with the heat more than the old Franklin I have now or if I am better off waiting to do anything until I have the $ to buy something newer. I am not knowledgable enough to modify the old stove. Thank you for your reply

Thanks for the help. I am glad I asked before hiring people to risk their lives hauling it into my basement. That beast is heavy.