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Old 10-01-2008, 11:16 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Plowing Snow with 2WD ATV Feasible?

I have a 2001 Honda Foreman that is 2WD. I was considering purchasing a snow plow for it to plow snow in our driveway this winter. A few people have told me that a 2WD will not be able to plow snow. Before I purchase (or not purchase) a plow, I thought I would get some feedback from those of you with more experience.

I don't intend on trying to plow 2-foot deep snow, but I was hoping that my 2WD would be able to clear up to 6-8 inch deep snow. Also, my driveway is about 100 feet long with about the last 50 feet declining slightly to the road.

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Old 10-01-2008, 11:20 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: Plowing Snow with 2WD ATV Feasible?

I have plowed up to 10 inches with a 2004 Kawasaki Bayou 220.. You can loose traction if you have bad tires, just get some aggressive tires for the rear. It'll do it.
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Default Re: Plowing Snow with 2WD ATV Feasible?

Before I got the old 4x4 Foreman, I used a tractor to plow with. It was 2 wheel drive and had 12 inch car tires on the rear. I would think an ATV with aggressive tires on the rear would do OK. The tractor was also slow, with the ATV you could keep your speed up a little.
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Yep, A tractor can do it. It's also about weight. If you need more, put 50 pound sandbag on the rear rack as it does not exceed the capacity. You can also buy some atv tire chains.



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Default Re: Plowing Snow with 2WD ATV Feasible?

I plow snow with an 02 Ozark. I put a 60 lbs weight on my trailer hitch. I plow out about 12 driveways , up hill and down hill . No problems. Just have to plan ahead in deep snow. Also not a very big fan of tire chains unless you get alot of ice.
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Default Re: Plowing Snow with 2WD ATV Feasible?

Well you should have a true 2wd with the straight axle so you are up on most little tractors, your tires are already probably much better also. Besides the weight, so if you keep some rear weight that would help much.

The time I see you might have an issue is in deep wet snow. Probably stick with a 42" or smaller size blade.

I had a quadsport with a home made plow. It was way heavy & when I was 16 barely weighed 150 lbs it didn't work so well. but with a lighter design plow & the extra weight you'll geter done.
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