Looking into getting a ~500 atv for working around the new property/house. Leaning towards the Rubicon based on comments about trans and dependability/low maintenance. I have always been a Honda fan as I have had many things built by them. They do run well. The main reason for an ATV is to plow snow off drive. Those that do have a Ruby, and plow with it. Need your impressions, and any recommendations if I go this route.

 

I have a 2005 Rubicon and I love it. It has almost 10,000 miles on it and no major work done to it. It has had some stuff done to it but mostly your typical wear stuff like bearings, starter, etc...

Although I do not plow with it, I would think it would do a fine job. If you are plowing snow with it, it could use a little more ground clearance. I never had a issue with ground clearance but I don't plow snow either.

 

2009 rubi with 60" plow, works awesome. very reliable and sturdy. no frills, but man i love the hydrostatic tranny...nothing else like it!

 

Both the rubi and foreman would do wounders for what you want

 

I would suggest a 54 in tapered plow, clears the snow better, I have one on a 08 rubi and it works awesome