opinions for sidewalk plowing machine
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opinions for sidewalk plowing machine
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I got to try out my polaris 400 sportsman as a sidewalk machine this last storm here in NH. It did okay but I definetly need to either fine tune it with a smaller plow or try a different machine all together.
I put a 60" eagle plow on it and it definetly had enough power for the sidewalks but the machine and plow are just a little too big. The walkways are 56" wide but have some 90 degree tight turns on them for door front entrances and adjoining walkways.
I am not worried about wasting the 60" plow as I can leave it at home for my son to plow with on the bigger more powerfull 500 sportsman. My ? is should I sell the 400 and buy a smaller in stance and wheel base machine with a 50" plow for the side walks? I definetly want a 4 wheel drive machine but would a 300 be powerfull enough? I know that some of the 400/450 machines are shorter and narrower than the Polaris Sportsman.
So my ? is to you guys that have been using the atvs for while to do walks what do you think the ideal machine and plow would be for this type of walkway plowing. I am looking for a little pitbull type of machine I think the Sportsmans are just a little too big.
Looking forward to all opinions....Thanks
I got to try out my polaris 400 sportsman as a sidewalk machine this last storm here in NH. It did okay but I definetly need to either fine tune it with a smaller plow or try a different machine all together.
I put a 60" eagle plow on it and it definetly had enough power for the sidewalks but the machine and plow are just a little too big. The walkways are 56" wide but have some 90 degree tight turns on them for door front entrances and adjoining walkways.
I am not worried about wasting the 60" plow as I can leave it at home for my son to plow with on the bigger more powerfull 500 sportsman. My ? is should I sell the 400 and buy a smaller in stance and wheel base machine with a 50" plow for the side walks? I definetly want a 4 wheel drive machine but would a 300 be powerfull enough? I know that some of the 400/450 machines are shorter and narrower than the Polaris Sportsman.
So my ? is to you guys that have been using the atvs for while to do walks what do you think the ideal machine and plow would be for this type of walkway plowing. I am looking for a little pitbull type of machine I think the Sportsmans are just a little too big.
Looking forward to all opinions....Thanks
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I've had plows for my ATV's for years. First on several 300's and now my 400. I don't think it will matter much on size of the ATV because none of them are going to work in tight spaces/turns. Yes, going to a 48" blade will help a little in some spots, but you will still have the same problem. Until someone makes a 4 wheel steer ATV, that's just how it's going to be. They certainly beat a shovel, but in those spots you are describing you just don't have any choice but to take a shovel along. As for any hints for plowing, I put a sack of oil-dry on the front rack and find that helps with traction and turning. I also air up all tires an additional 7lbs to help with the extra weight and it also helps with the steering. I thought I was going to use mine today but we only got 2-3 inches instead of the 6-8 forecasted.
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V-plow is a thought. It just depends on what you think you need to do and how much you really want to put into a plow system. My MoosePlow is just as old as my ATV (98) and just last year I took off my winch and put on the Moose electric lift and that was enough of an upgrade for me. But I could have spent more $ for an adjustable v-blade and an electric angle adjuster.
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