Turning your all terrain vehicle (ATV or UTV) into a versatile winter snow removal tool can be easier than you think. ATV snow plows and UTV snow plow blades are available in a few different styles from a couple select brands. Choosing the best model for your money is simply a matter of type, mounting and functionality preference.
Types
Front mounting snow plows for ATVs and UTVs basically come in two types:
* Adjustable Tapered or Straight Blade Plows - These ATV / UTV front end mount snow plows feature the choice between the standard straight blade and the tapered cyclone plow blade. An example of this plow is the Warn ProVantage ATV Snow Plow.
* Simple Straight Blade Plows - The smaller versions of this type of plow are normally more light weight and allow you to raise the blade when not in use. The UTV version of this plow can have blades larger than 62". An example is Swisher's 62" UTV Plow.
Features
Front mounting ATV and UTV snow plows offer many of the same features.
* Blade Control - most blades allow you to pivot or rotate your blade by moving pins, wires or pushing a button. This allows you to change the angle and direction in which you push the snow.
* Durability - because of the elements they are forced to endure, ATV snow blades are made form anodized steel or thick aluminum like the SnowSport ATV Snow Plow. Some even add extra finishes to help keep debris like snow and dirt from sticking to the blade.
* Front Mount Connection - the snow plow is added and removed by attaching to a front receiver mount.
* Different Widths - different brands like SnowSport, Warn, Curtis, Swisher and BearForce all offer a wide variety of lengths and widths to choose from.
Mounting
Mounting takes place under the front of the vehicle. A simple attachment is made to a front receiver mount. This mount is sometimes purchased separate from the ATV or UTV snow plow itself. When your plow is not in use, you can remove it and use your vehicle for other purposes.
ATVs and UTVs either come with a factory receiver or you have to purchase a front receiver separately. Some ATV/UTV plows are designed to work with a universal factory receiver and others have their own unique front mount specifically for that particular plow.
2/7/11
Choosing a Snow Plow for Your ATV / UTV
