Obviously its hard economic times, so I'm not looking to spend a fortune. I need an ATV large enough (engine displacement wise) to plow some snow out of my driveway while also not putting a hole in my bank account. I'm definitely buying used, and it needs to be 4x4. What years, make/model should I be looking at? Automatic is a plus. And if you suggest a particular model, whats a good price range to be looking for it in my area (Massachusetts)? Seems like a lot of you guys find steals when it comes to used ATV's but since the WantAd went out of business around here, I don't know where to begin to look.

Thanks,
SummitStud

 

i would look for a used 2007 420 rancher or a 06 or newer suzuki 400 eiger both atvs are great value for the money, id check ebay, saw some realy good deals ,or checkout craigslist.

 

IMO the heavy weight and true 4x4 of a Polaris makes them better for plowing than any other ATV. A Sportsman 500 will literally plow tons of snow. A 400 which is actually 455cc will too. If you can find one 5 years old it should be about half the price of a new one.

 

I've managed to plow like two feet of snow at one time with my Eiger. it does real well for plowing, and I bet you could find a nice used one pretty inexpensive.

 

I plow snow with my Eiger also and it pushes far more than I thought it would..

 

I won't chime in about what to buy, but craigs list is were I found my 01 Foreman 450ES. It had 61 miles on it. I got it with the plow for $3500 5 months ago.

I also sold my Arctic cat through craigs list last summer.

Since you asked I would buy a Honda foreman or Rubicon. Great durability and resale value. Just my thoughts.

 

P.S. welcome to the forum. Good luck with your search.

 

The Honda Foreman's, will run forever when properly maintained. Either the newer 500 or even an older 450....