I'd check out Warn's Provantage system, I'm not sure if they make a mount for the XP's yet, or the previous model warn plows are nice, I have the older style, and I really like it, but it isn't quick disconnect, and the Provantage's are
Also cycle country plows are very nice too
And you have have plenty of power for a 60", but if your doing sidewalks, my 54'' all the way angled will fit down a side walk, but it's tight, so if you do sidewalks I'd consider the 52"
If you are not doing sidewalks I would not go smaller than a 60". I love my moose. I have done light commercial work with it for 5 years and it has held up well. I also have a glacier 2 and love the ease of hookup however I have not used it yet. The warn provantage system looks good but I do not know anyone with one nor have I seen it in person.
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09 Browning 850XP
Warn RT25 with wireless remote
60" Moose plow modified to fit Glacier 2 XP mount plate
with Mibar lift & Moose hydraulic power angle
I have the 60" warn pro vantage. I have hooked it up but not used it yet. I get 26" of lift height on the 850!! I have had the glacier 1 and 2 system in the past. This warn looks to be built much sturdier than either glacier system i had and ALMOST as easy to hook up.There are 4 vertical steel bars that are reinforcing the blade.There are just 2 pins(up front) used to hook it up. I would guess the weight is about twice what my other plows were. I cant wait for the snow to try it out, but it seems excellent so far.
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2009 850 xp eps-RT25 winch, Hand and thumb warmers, front and rear lock n ride cargo box's-Mine
2009 550 xp- 3500# polaris winch, hand and thumb warmers, hand guards, rear rack extender, warranty till Oct 2010-Wifes..sold
I have the Glacier II and it works great. We had a lot of snow in MI the past few years and I have plowed 6' + mounds at the end of my driveway. The plow easily handles what the machine is capable of. I went with the 52" plow - any bigger will turn your machine sideways (with an angle and a wet snow). Plus - I can angle it and go down the trails with it on and remain inside the 48" width. Best size IMO...Jeff
I have the G2 for my XP with a 60" blade and the only real problem I had last year was with the cheap skid shoes they put on stock. I also took the lift bar off and hooked my winch cable to the plow where the bottom of the lift bar attaches to the plow. I did this because I broke the cable because of the lack of travel for the winch with the bar in place.
__________________ 2009 Stealth Black XP 850- ATV Guru Brush Guards, Hand and Thumb Warmers, Hand Guards, A Fender Bag and Front and Rear Storage Boxes. 60" Glacier plow.
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." Thomas Jefferson"
The Glacier 2 if it is anything like the Sportsman models (Non-XP) is easy to install. As long as you don't mind putting some nuts, bolts, springs etc. together. Its really simple assembly and a FUN project to do. All that said, MD weather has been quite mild the last several years so I haven't had the opportunity to push our long overdue Blizzard snow yet, lol.
Many have claimed that its plow frame is weak needing re-enforcement. I really can't make claims either way since I haven't put it to the test. its my gut feeling that I will have NO problems with it since we just mainly get the lighter seasonal snows here with a 16-24" dump every 5-7yrs. Could this be the year? Bring it on baby, lol!
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__________________ 2008 Polaris Sportsman 800 HO TWIN (STEALTH)
Plow System for SP850 XP EPS
2009 Stealth Black XP 850- ATV Guru Brush Guards, Hand and Thumb Warmers, Hand Guards, A Fender Bag and Front and Rear Storage Boxes. 60" Glacier plow.
