Plow on a 2 wheel drive - ATVConnection.com ATV Enthusiast Community

Deercutter · #1 (**permalink**) 12-23-2003, 08:50 PM

I was woundering if any one has tried to plow snow with a 2 wheel drive ATV .

TrailBlazerguy250 · #2 (**permalink**) 12-23-2003, 10:59 PM

I have seen them. ANd from what I can see they work fine.

Smoothtpd · #3 (**permalink**) 12-24-2003, 12:43 PM

Hi!! I have an '86 Honda TRX250 2 wheel drive to plow snow with. Its excellent. I have a cycle country 48 inch plow set up. If the snow is deeper than 6-7 inches, I just throw on a set of chains on the rear. Then there is no stopping it. I recently put on some dirt devil rear tires and it made a big improvement.

Starky · #4 (**permalink**) 12-24-2003, 04:29 PM

My 95 fourtrax had a CV joint go out and I haven't fixed it yet so it works just as a 2x4 would. I plow a lot of snow but I also have chains on the back. There isn't much it won't go through.

Deercutter · #5 (**permalink**) 12-26-2003, 05:29 PM

Thanks for the Info , with your advice I am going to give it a try . The only Question I have is , do I buy a Wren or for a couple of $ more do I get a Cycle Country .

Thanks Frank

TrailBlazerguy250 · #6 (**permalink**) 12-26-2003, 11:01 PM

Their both great plows. I might just spend a little more for a Warn.

TrailBlazerguy250 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-26-2003, 11:03 PM

What are you putting it on. Where is Alden near ?

Deercutter · #8 (**permalink**) 12-27-2003, 09:14 PM

Alden is about 9 mi. east of Buffalo , now you know why I need a good plow . Im going to put it on a 96Polaris 425 2x4 Mag . Its a great machine for Hauling out deer and as a work hourse . I put a set of chains on it For deer season and it goes untill the snow gets to deep .I ordered a Cycle country 48 in plow and should have it in 2 weeks .

Thanks Frank

TrailBlazerguy250 · #9 (**permalink**) 12-27-2003, 09:18 PM

Well good luck !

polarisman3 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-03-2004, 08:30 PM

2 wheel drive will work but if you want to effectivly plow snow you will need 4 wheel drive. with 2 wheel drive you need to use more speed than anything to get the job done. and backing up in 2 wheel is not good. I tryed plowing in 2 wheel on my magnum 500 and I just dont think it is effective. but it is doable. just my idea.