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The new year started with a dumping of snow from coast to coast. For homeowners lacking the gear to clear their driveways, winter can mean months of long, tiresome snow-clearing duties. On the other hand, if you have a brawny UTV or ATV with a snowplow attachment, clearing the white stuff takes minutes—not hours.
Plowing with an ATV or UTVs sure beats the lawn tractors that previously handled lighter snow removal, such as clearing sidewalks. But today’s capable UTV 4x4s—loaded with traction—can also handle bigger snow-clearing jobs.
Pick the Right UTV or ATV Snowplow Attachment for the Job
Bigger is not necessarily better.
The first step is to size up a new UTV or ATV snowplow attachment. If a plow is too wide for the 4×4, the vehicle might not have enough grunt to get the job done. And while you can plow with a 2WD unit, the more nasty the storm, the more you’ll wish you had four-wheel-drive.
However, bigger is not always better. If you have a lot of snow to move, the plow’s shape is arguably more important than width. UTV plow sizes usually range between five and six feet, while ATV plows are a foot narrower. Check owners’ forums for your vehicle and avoid the temptation to go too wide.
V-shaped plows have significant advantages over straight plows. V-plows provide both a higher level of control and push more snow. Buying an integrated kit is the safest way to go.
Front plow mounts are easier but not as durable as center mounts.
UTV/ATV Snowplow Attachment Points: Front and Center
There are two basic methods to attach a plow to an ATV or UTV.
- Front plow mounts are the fast and easy way to go.
- Center plow mounts deliver a more robust solution.
While heavy-duty center mounts offer enhanced stability, you’ll lose some ground clearance. Also, for 4x4s that see off-road use, they require removal after the plowing season is over.
UTV/ATV Snowplow Attachment Manufacturers
You’ll find an extensive selection of snowplow attachments on eBay Motors. Prices start at a few hundred dollars and rise into the thousands for the most advanced models. Here’s a rundown of the most popular manufacturers.
A v-plow from Boss
Boss
Boss, a division of Toro, started manufacturing snowplows in Iron Mountain, Mich., in 1985. Its ATV plows are with straight-blade and v-plow options. The brand’s plows use an efficient hydraulic system with a high blade lift and a handlebar controller.
KFI
KFI 72″ UTV snow plow kit for Polaris Ranger
Family-owned KFI Products has been in business since 1986. Most of its products are made at KFI’s Minnesota facility. KFI metal-blasted plows are known for their heavy-duty construction and reliability. Reviewers report that KFI blades are heavy-duty with extra strength but warn they might be too heavy for lightweight UTVs.
Moose
Moose’s RM5 system is good for newbies to ATV snow plowing.
Moose Utility Division, based in Wisconsin, makes ATV and UTV accessories for hunters, ranchers, and outdoor recreation enthusiasts. The Wisconsin-based company has also been making UTV and ATV snowplows longer than nearly any provider. Reviewers say Moose’s RM5 system is an excellent choice for customers making a first snowplow purchase.
SnowDogg
SnowDoggOhio-based SnowDogg uses laser-cut steel ribs for powering through ice and wet snow. Its robust frame spreads impact across the entire blade to reduce wear. In addition, SnowDogg’s aggressive 70-degree attack angle narrows to 60 inches to navigate tight spaces.
Warn
Warn is best known for its electric winches. However, the Oregon-based company makes a versatile UTV and ATV snowplow system for various models. Choose between a center plow mount for extra stability or a front-plow mount offering fast easy connections. The WARN ProVantage Plow stops your UTV in place when you hit something solid.
Warn’s all-in-one plow system for ATVs
Western
Western produces tough, dependable UTV and ATV snowplows, in addition to plows for commercial and residential trucks and SUVs. The Milwaukee outfit also makes v-plows and salt spreaders for UTVs. Its v-plow adapts to handle five-foot sidewalks and gates in angle, scoop, or V modes.
