I am about to buy a 2007 X2 from a US dealer. Well he (the dealer) is waiting for my Canadian bank draft to clear, then I pick it up. I am looking at the 55" moose plow for this ATV. I am going to buy the plow here in Canada since I really don't want to buy anything else from this dealer. Would the 55" blade work well or should I look at the 60". I already ordered the 55" and I don't want to change the order unless there is a noticable difference. I also picked up an Outlaw 90 for my son and daughter to share. If all goes well I am planning on picking them (ATV's) up in a couple of weeks.

 

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You mention you're buying a 2wd model, which may plow alright depending on it's size and how you plan to use it. Obviously 4wd machines are more typically used for this type of duty.

 

Thanks..The Sportsman 500 X2 is the one I will plow with, it is 4x4. The Outlaw 90 is for the kids. The kids get the old fashioned type plow...a shovel....

 

The 55" should be just fine. A 60" would be perfect. I'm on my third winter with a Moose 50". Last year I plowed over 250" with no problems. Your 500 will have no trouble at all pushing that plow. Have fun!!!

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A huge benefit while plowing is to have some type of Reverse Override hooked up. I have a toggle switch on my 500 and just a zip tie on my 800. Otherwise you'll have to operate the winch and reverse override button indepentantly. It's a lot easier and safer to back up one handed, sort of like you do in a car. If your left hand has to hold onto the reverse override switch, you'll only be able to crank your neck around so far. You'll find out exactly what I mean.

 

I bought the DX model with a toggle switch for the winch on the left handle bars. I do not know if this is what you are posting about. Can you explain a little more to me about a reverse over ride.

Thanks

 

there is a reverse override button by your left hand on the bars you need to push the button when in reverse or your machine will only go about 2 mph if that, its a saftey feature on polaris the 4 wheel drive will not work in reverse either unless you push the button.

hoyt