Digging through the mountain of information on ATV plows can be time consuming! Here are some tips to help you land the right one for you.
- Consider the size of your ATV. Getting a plow that is neither too wide or too heavy is important for the safety of the operator.
- What is your average snowfall? When you buy an ATV plow you should determine about how much use will it get in the region where you live. The more snow, the more heavy duty plow you will need to do the job right.
- Do you have the right equipment to attach it to your ATV? Some plows come with plow mount parts, others require that you purchase a plow mount separately. Make sure you know which one you are getting.
- If the snow fall is typically very deep, you might consider getting a blade marker. This allows you to see exactly where your blade is in even the deepest snow.
- A Snow Control Flap helps keep kickback to a minimum so snow is not blowing up in the face of the operator, obstructing his vision. Made of heavy duty rubber, it is built to take a beating from an northern winter winds.
- WARN makes a Universal Plow Manual Lift Kit. This helps lift the lever with the least amount of strain on the operator. It’s like a power boost to your level, which reduces the strain to your shoulder and arm.
- Is there gravel under all that snow? A Gravel Skid Kit from WARN can help you stay steady and even, providing a much more level plowed surface. It also reduces the risk of sliding around on gravel after getting the snow removed from the surface.
Your search should also focus on the ATV plow blade mounting kit – whether you will need a grader kit for stone or gravel drives and whether your plow blades need a rubber cutting edge option.
Once you have your ATV outfitted with a new plow, you’ll be the first one in your neighborhood ready for winter.