I have a 2001 trail boss 325 and bought a polaris plow and tire chains for it. How will this be on my hilly driveway? any tips?

Thanks, any suggestions will be greatly appreciated

 

dont get a tboss if u want to plow snow. with 2 wheel drive you will get stuck so fast. maybe if it only snows about an inch at a time, but if u r talking 6++ inches then no way is it going to be any good. mine gets stuck in snow really easy. get a 4 by 4 man!!!

 

Actually, you'll most likely be fine with the TB, as long as you have tire chains. I keep my sp500 in two wheel drive most of the time, unless the snow is deep and wet, than 4wd is what you kneed. This considering I don't have chains. You with your chains, should be OK. BTW, throttle control is KEY for not getting stuck. Sometimes, to much throttle is worse.

 

Folks around here plow all winter with lawn tractors and tire chains. 2 wheel drive. I think you should have no problem. Like others say if it gets to deep then 4 wheel would be better.

 

Ya, I do weigh about 300lbs. too so that should help.

Thanks for the responses.
Any more advice?

 

schoolboss

Here are some of my thoughts on plowing with the tboss.

1. Weight distribution is key. The plow tips the weight distribution forward on the machine. Since you are a rather large guy, this will help some. Consider puting 50 - 100 lbs on the rear rack. I can get away with not having that much weight on the Magnum because of the 4wd, but you need to keep all the weight you can on the rear wheels.

2. Since you don't have low range, belt wear will be a problem. Try to keep the speed up a little to avoid the belt slipping at low speeds. Also be cautious that when you get to the point that you can't push anymore, don't keep trying. Remember, if you are giving it gas and the rear tires are spinning, your toasting the belt.

3. Don't try to push more than the machine can handle. Don't expect to hit that 3ft drift head on and tackle it the way a Sportman or other heavy 4wd will. Take it in pieces and you will get it done.

4. Lower the tire pressure in the rear and raise the fronts a little. This will improve traction in the rear some, but may not be needed with the tire chains.

5. Plow more often. Don't wait for the snowstorm to quit (if possible) before you head out to plow. This may require you to plow twice as much, but I think plowing snow with the quad is quite fun.

 

Another idea is to get a smaller front sprocket and/or a larger rear sprocket. This will help compensate for lack of low range. I think you should be fine though.

 

I just purchased the same quad! Where did you get your plow kit? Wanting one for mine as well.

 

You might not get an answer for that one. The original post is over 12 years old. Give a local Polaris dealer a call and see if anything is offered. They haven't really made many changes to that machine in the last decade or so.

 

They do have bold, new graphics.