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While I will likely be waiting until Fall to make the purchase, I'm looking to purchase an ATV plow.
My ATV has a winch already so that's taken care of, but there are lots of options out there. I'd like a plow that I can articulate left or right, but I don't need power articulation. Do these plows have springs in case you hit uneven sidewalks, etc.?
My question to those of you with experience with these: What do you recommend?
ETA: If it matters, have an 02 Arctic Cat 500 Auto.
I have a plow on an older Bombardier ATV. The plow works well and articulates manually with the removal of a pin and only takes a minute to change the plow angle. The plow is lifted by the winch and it rides on small circular adjustable skids. The plow rides up based on those skids and and it's designed to pivot up and down with gravity based upon the surface.
What make/model do you have?
The ATV is a 500cc Traxter and is designed as a working ATV more than a recreational. I am not sure of the plow and it came with the ATV when I purchased it used several years ago.
Go with the top mover we sold at the shop. Few if any complaints or come backs on them, simple bolt on unit. The manual unit buyers were 80% returns for a winch install after a few good snow storms.
http://www.cyclecountry.com/
I have a Blackline 6' plow on a 2001 Kawasaki Mule. It has power lift and manual angle adjustments. There is a power angle kit available but I haven't bought it. I have a big plow on my pickup so I don't really wanna put more money into it. The Blackline is a quality piece of equipment but it's the only one I've ever used. I'd certainly have no reservations in recommending the brand. Having said that, if you have the option for a power angle, do it. It might help you get out of some jams and the ease and convenience are worth it.
My Blackline will trip if the snow load gets too heavy or if I hit something solid.
I would not recommend any more than a 54 inch plow on the 500, maybe 60 inch max. Cycle country, Warn, or Moose. Gimme a call at the shop on Tuesday, and I can get you a smokin' deal...
303-216-2400
I have a Warn on mine. It is indeed spring loaded so it gives when you hit a joint or something harder than you intended.
02 grizzly 660, cycle country 48 inch plow, got my moneys worth out of it
2015 Polaris 570 Touring with the Polaris 52" plow system. Works great for the time I've had it. Only issue was a broken shear pin for the ange adjustment when I hit a hidden stump.
Worth pointing out my driceway is dirt/gravel and it does a good job. Would probably be great with a smooth surface.
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Or pop 15k for this:
http://forums.atvconnection.com/atta...low_tracks.jpg
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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck
Yeah it is. Still caught me off guard with a string of swears until I realized I could flip it.
I picked up an extra last week for just in case moments.
My Cycle Country blade is mounted on my Honda GPScape, 650 cc. Blade will adjust/lock to push this damn white stuff left, right or straight ahead. It has round skids that I don't really care for. I'd like to rig up the skids to be more like the "skids" on a rocking chair as they are constantly catching on some dips in the driveway. The winch makes it almost enjoyable to shove snow. My gravel driveway is about 200+ yards in length and would be a bitch for my old, almost wore out body, to have to hand shovel.
Wish someone one would make me a smoking deal on a plow. [gohome]Quote:
Originally Posted by TFOGGER
I do a lot of trail riding on my ATV. Always sliding off rocks and such. I'd like one that doesn't have a bunch of brackets bolted to the bottom of the frame. I have an older machine (1996 I think ) so finding a mounting kit might be difficult.
we can build you 1 ray. we do it all the time for folks buying a blade without mount.
Thanks. I've been thinking about making my own setup. I just haven't figured out all of the nuances of the mount just yet. I was even considering making my own blade.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.man
Go for it.
But I'm thinking this:
https://video.search.yahoo.com/video...zilla&tt=b
I have had several cycle countries. All have done me well
Call me on Tuesday Ray... I have a couple of blades in stock, and can get mounting kits from the mid 80s to current. Most of them use 1 fairly low profile mount that preserves the ground clearance. The piece that really messes with the clearance is the lift lever assy, but that ceases to be an issue if you use a winch to raise and lower the plow.Quote:
Originally Posted by ray1970
Lol. I doubt my ATV could push a blade like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mtn.man
48-50" is all you need. A machine like yours would do okay with that size,