snowplow - Honda Foreman Forums : Rubicon, Rincon, Rancher and Recon Forum

njco04 · 08-20-2006, 09:03 AM

I am starting to look for a snow plow for my 500. I would like to get some input to what type of plow i should get. Should i get a manual lift, one with a Actuator lift, or get a winch and use that. thanks for any input.

Zipper1081 · 08-20-2006, 08:55 PM

get a winch. then in the summer you have a winch to use. this is what I use.

Yooperforeman · 08-21-2006, 07:04 AM

I was happy with the manual lift,it was a 48 inch Cycle Country plow.If it snows alot,you have to plow several times,don't think you can push a foot of snow because it will roll over the top of the plow.

Truckman · 08-21-2006, 05:12 PM

so far i have killed 2 cycle country plows ...but,I use mine for commercial plowing in the winter doing sidewalks at a shopping center.My good shocks come off and the stockers go back on for that.right now i'm using a plow from Tusk (rockymountainatv.com) this is by far the most durable plow that i have seen yet for an atv and the price is really good too.I do not recomend using the winch to lift the plow as it can burn up contactors that aren't cheap and it will in one season brake your wich cable from the repeated high angle of pull.The manual lift works great when it's adjusted right and it's easy to lift the plow,just back up a foot before lifting the plow to remove the weight of the snow and there is no problem lifting it up.I do keep a winch on my atv as a backup as i have broken plow lift linkages and the usual stuff from using a plow for what it's not made to do.The cutting edges don't last long on concrete but if your only doing a driveway it's no big deal and it should last you a while.The tusk plow mount is a true quik release that you DO NOT have to get on the ground to attach it like the cycle country with the 2 clevis pins.it uses 5/8" pins and the plow frame has a hook shape to it and 2 spring loaded levers that u just swing over the pins after you drive the atv over it then just lift the handle a little bit to hook them then lean down and lock the latches it's pretty simple.the main mount plate also doubles as a steel skid plate when the plow pin mount is removed which takes less than a minute and it has no tabs or ears to bend.just my 2 cents on this matter as i have over 250 miles plowing with it each winter so i get my time in with using the plow and finding whatever weak spots they have.

seltzer · 08-21-2006, 06:45 PM

Moose all the way. Big, Heavy, easy to repair should a problem arise. I too use mine commercially.

I took off the bottom wear bar and cut a piece of rubber from a conveyor belt (approx 1/2" thick) and sandwiched it between the plow and bar. Really clears off all the way to the concrete!!!!! Acts like a broom for the 1/4" or so left under the plow at normal ride height.

justinwilliamskx · 08-21-2006, 06:57 PM

i had a cycle county on my suzuki and it did the got quite well and was very strong unlike the warn plows i do not like the construction of them at all i used a winch for my lift and the cabal held up alrite just dont spool it in too much or you will snap off the hook

Truckman · 08-23-2006, 06:20 AM

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took off the bottom wear bar and cut a piece of rubber from a conveyor belt (approx 1/2" thick) and sandwiched it between the plow and bar. Really clears off all the way to the concrete

I did that but the property management group said no way as it wouldn't break the ice off so i made a new cutting edge out of Hardox AR500 and it rocks.your idea is great because they almost never wear out.

AkATVHunter · 08-23-2006, 12:11 PM

Moose plow and use your winch to lift and lower it, thats what I use for my driveway and it works great!

njco04 · 08-23-2006, 03:36 PM

how about the actuator lifts that you can buy? any good?

Foreman325 · 08-23-2006, 04:17 PM

I think that an actuator retails for around $200. A winch is $350 give or take a few dollars and you could use the winch for lifting the plow and you could also use it for self recovery. I just went ahead with the winch and that was the best choice I have ever made for plowing.

08-20-2006, 09:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
njco04 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cape may, nj Posts: 12	snowplow I am starting to look for a snow plow for my 500. I would like to get some input to what type of plow i should get. Should i get a manual lift, one with a Actuator lift, or get a winch and use that. thanks for any input.

08-20-2006, 08:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zipper1081 Honda Rider Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 94	get a winch. then in the summer you have a winch to use. this is what I use. __________________ 2004 Foreman ES 2000# winch moose handguards Big QB bumpers Ram mount Magellan GPS cobweb catchers reverse overide 26'' Mudlites Lavalette,WV ATVWV.COM

08-21-2006, 05:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
Truckman Honda Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 244	so far i have killed 2 cycle country plows ...but,I use mine for commercial plowing in the winter doing sidewalks at a shopping center.My good shocks come off and the stockers go back on for that.right now i'm using a plow from Tusk (rockymountainatv.com) this is by far the most durable plow that i have seen yet for an atv and the price is really good too.I do not recomend using the winch to lift the plow as it can burn up contactors that aren't cheap and it will in one season brake your wich cable from the repeated high angle of pull.The manual lift works great when it's adjusted right and it's easy to lift the plow,just back up a foot before lifting the plow to remove the weight of the snow and there is no problem lifting it up.I do keep a winch on my atv as a backup as i have broken plow lift linkages and the usual stuff from using a plow for what it's not made to do.The cutting edges don't last long on concrete but if your only doing a driveway it's no big deal and it should last you a while.The tusk plow mount is a true quik release that you DO NOT have to get on the ground to attach it like the cycle country with the 2 clevis pins.it uses 5/8" pins and the plow frame has a hook shape to it and 2 spring loaded levers that u just swing over the pins after you drive the atv over it then just lift the handle a little bit to hook them then lean down and lock the latches it's pretty simple.the main mount plate also doubles as a steel skid plate when the plow pin mount is removed which takes less than a minute and it has no tabs or ears to bend.just my 2 cents on this matter as i have over 250 miles plowing with it each winter so i get my time in with using the plow and finding whatever weak spots they have. __________________ '04 Honda Rancher ES Elka Suspension lots of other goods

08-21-2006, 06:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
seltzer Honda Rider Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 61	Moose all the way. Big, Heavy, easy to repair should a problem arise. I too use mine commercially. I took off the bottom wear bar and cut a piece of rubber from a conveyor belt (approx 1/2" thick) and sandwiched it between the plow and bar. Really clears off all the way to the concrete!!!!! Acts like a broom for the 1/4" or so left under the plow at normal ride height. __________________ Busting ours... Kicking theirs... Saving yours. Support your local Police Department

08-21-2006, 06:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
justinwilliamskx Honda Lover Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: north eastern PA Posts: 317	i had a cycle county on my suzuki and it did the got quite well and was very strong unlike the warn plows i do not like the construction of them at all i used a winch for my lift and the cabal held up alrite just dont spool it in too much or you will snap off the hook __________________ 1999 foreman 450s 4x4 moose lift snorkled moose floorboards front and rear tow points cliped carb spring 25" dirt devils on stock foreman wheels 28" mudzillas on stock rubicon wheels EPI clutch kit fo-14 135 oem jet custom skid and bash plate drilled carb slide and one hevy duty gorilla cv gear reduction

08-21-2006, 07:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yooperforeman Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: U.P. of MI. Posts: 1,397	I was happy with the manual lift,it was a 48 inch Cycle Country plow.If it snows alot,you have to plow several times,don't think you can push a foot of snow because it will roll over the top of the plow.

08-23-2006, 12:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
AkATVHunter Honda Red Wing Rider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alaska, USA Posts: 551	Moose plow and use your winch to lift and lower it, thats what I use for my driveway and it works great! __________________ 2004 Foreman ES Pretty much stock except for tires, winch, suspension, Cabelas cargo box, and hot grips. 2009 Honda RancherAT 420 with EPS, IRS, disc brakes, and Traxlox. Mudlites, Kolpin cargo box, Moose hot grips, AP boot guards, Warn 2.5Ci winch, sra gear reduction.

08-23-2006, 03:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
njco04 Honda Rider Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: cape may, nj Posts: 12	how about the actuator lifts that you can buy? any good? __________________ 500 foreman es

08-23-2006, 04:17 PM	#10 (permalink)
Foreman325 Honda Lover Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: This site Posts: 489	I think that an actuator retails for around $200. A winch is $350 give or take a few dollars and you could use the winch for lifting the plow and you could also use it for self recovery. I just went ahead with the winch and that was the best choice I have ever made for plowing. __________________ 1999 Honda Foreman 450ES 4x4 ITP 27" Blackwaters on ITP Delta Chrome Rims Warn 2.5ci Winch Warn 424 Select Warn Bumper & Lights K&N Air Filter & Precharger Oxlite Boot Guards, Quickreverse NO MATTER HOW DIRTY SOMETHING GETS, IT CAN ALWAYS COME CLEAN

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