Plow on mower or ATV

[JDGREEN4ME]

I use a snowblower and was thinking about putting a plow on one of my "fleet". The cost to put a plow on the Gator is way more than I want to spend so I am looking at other options. I also have a Honda Rancher and an X534 that I could do for about the same amount of money. Leaning towards the Honda due to the 4x4, any thoughts pro or con?

 

[RedNeckRacin]

My only thoughts would be that the X534 would be gear a little bit better for the task. Also, you can put chains and wheel weights on it for a pretty good machine. It would also be worth looking into seeing if you can get a hydraulic angle on the JD. That alone would secure my vote because getting on and off any machine to adjust the blade is a PITA. The downside would be its hard on a lawnmower if your trying to act like a dozer. The Honda would be good if you get light snow frequently because it would get around alot quicker. The downside would be the lack of traction when trying to push a larger pile.


I have seen people use both with good success. My only other suggestion would be to try the two different styles out and see which one is more comfortable.

 

[dakotagun]

I have a plow on a 4x4 Honda, in addition to my tractor FEL/Blower/BoxBlade setups. I like the plow/Honda, and wouldn't consider having instead a plow on the front of my garden tractor. the speed/4x4 is ideal for smaller snow amounts and quickly moving snow in one direction on my drive/sidewalks. if you needed to move the angle a lot, maybe it would be a pain, but I have a method where the blade angle doesn't need to change often. moving faster, I can throw lots of snow with it.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

I use a snowblower and was thinking about putting a plow on one of my "fleet". The cost to put a plow on the Gator is way more than I want to spend so I am looking at other options. I also have a Honda Rancher and an X534 that I could do for about the same amount of money. Leaning towards the Honda due to the 4x4, any thoughts pro or con?

You don't mention the option for a blade on the 2520 - cost?? or ?? At one time, had a Honda 6522 4x4 with 60" power angle blade and it worked quite well - depending on depth of snow and how wet. Maybe a bit lighter than 2520 but certainly similar.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

You don't mention the option for a blade on the 2520 - cost?? or ?? At one time, had a Honda 6522 4x4 with 60" power angle blade and it worked quite well - depending on depth of snow and how wet. Maybe a bit lighter than 2520 but certainly similar.

I leave the backhoe on the 2520 year round and don't really want to mess with that.

 

[CinderSchnauzer]

I leave the backhoe on the 2520 year round and don't really want to mess with that.

I meant a front blade.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

I meant a front blade.

I understand but I don't want to plow with the backhoe on, thought that might make the tractor a little light on the front. If not maybe that would be an option.

 

[check]

For plowing, there is almost nothing like an ATV. I plow with a 60 inch blade on my Cam Am 650, and it zooms along very quickly. So, especially if you have long drive ways you can plow a lot faster than you can with any small tractor.

As well, the winter traction is amazing on those things. *Honda tires are not as good as stock Can Am tires, but you will still find that traction is even better on the ATV and it is on a tractor without chains.

As well, you can get a plow blade that has a lever that comes up to the driver that allows you to change the angle from the seat without getting off the ATV.

Finally, because the ATV is so light, I can use the plow to clear giant skating rinkson the lake in front of my college. With my 3000 pound BX25 tractor, that would be a bit on the risky side!

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Just bought an Eagle plow set up for the Gator for less money than I could set up the Rancher. The fact I have a winch on the Gator made a difference and although it isn't hydraulic angle it is more than 2K cheaper than JD set up and I can live with that. :dance1: