ATV Plowing snow - 2019 Yamaha Kodiak 700 SE ( Warn ProVantage plow Front mount )

Just got a bunch of snow, decided to shoot a little video. It's super easy to mount and unmount the plow with the front mount 3 pin system. I have also upgraded the plastic pulley to a metal one. Warn 85426 snow plow cable pulley, I think it's a must to upgrade from the plastic. I may have used it 5 or 6 times and broke not only the pulley but my steel winch line also. Haven't had any problems with the new metal pulley yet.

[@betheleskimo9680]

Lol, this felt satisfying to watch, and it looked like some fun as well

[@GetitDirty]

Haha thanks! Yes it is fun!! Love when it snows now just because I get to plow 😊👍 don't think I was ever smiling while shoveling lol

[@scottbarritt1634]

I plow 1/2 mile private rd. and driveway. It takes me 45 minutes. if the snow is 20" or more the first push goes over my blade and adds above 30 more minutes to my job, i have a Modded 48" cycle country plow on my Yamaha Kodiak 450. I Added a 5" Strip of horse mat for a snow foil and added a strip to each side making it 57" wide now. Its a Beast! I think your problem with traction is caused by the Snow plow blade mounting so far forward, Cycle country mounts under the middle of the quad. I dont get stuck!!!!!!!!

[@spyder53247]

I just picked up a polaris 500ho for my daughter and it came with a plow. Watching this video makes it look like more of a hassle than its worth, and to just use my Ariens 30 deluxe snow blower. You got a killer machine though

[@GetitDirty]

Thanks! I was shoveling my driveway before I got the kodiak. This is so much better lol I look forward to getting snow, just for the excuse to get the bike out. 😉👍

[@spyder53247]

@@GetitDirty oh yeah don't get me wrong, it's a lot better than shoveling lol.

[@markg.2501]

@@spyder53247 Do not be discouraged by what your seeing here. I've been using an ATV/Plow combo for over thirty years on gravel and this is NOT a good example of How It's Done. I have a 400 sportsman Polaris and it could run circles around this 700? machine. Something just didn't seem right from the first second I started watching this. I can't speak to the machine he's using, but I can tell you he does not have a clue about how to do it efficiently. He's working way to hard to get it done because of it.

[@ec6052]

If you were just randomly "attacking" different sections of your driveway and make several trips around the driveway without moving any snow with the snowblower, you wouldn't be very effecient either. If you live in a city then snowblower is the way to go but if you have a large driveway and plenty of open space then a snowblower would never keep up with a 48"-60" plow. Grew up in a rural area and you can clear roads with these things. You'd look pretty silly going down a mile long driveway making a 30" cut with a snowblower lol You'd have to walk about 6 miles to plow 1

[@lundysden6781]

your going in that ravine soon!

[@GetitDirty]

Haha I thought I was going in a few times

[@EnTitledTown]

Do those Kolpin hand guards do a good job of keeping the cold off your hands/fingers? Or would you recommend a different brand?

[@My17A]

I have a 2021 Grizzly and just recently purchased exactly the same Plow System except with a 60" blade. Not sure if I like hooking my winch to a strap wrapped around the front racks though. Any problems with that set-up...ie bent racks etc? Nice video by the way.

[@GetitDirty]

Thanks!👍 I only installed the pulley system last year. Haven't had any problems yet. I will say my winch seems to work harder having it hooking on the rack. But better control over speed to avoid the bounce when you let the winch out to drop the plow. I wait until I'm in reverse and moving before I try to lift the plow.

[@My17A]

@@GetitDirty Ok thanx.

[@GetitDirty]

@@My17A no problem 👍 your welcome

[@gordlockwood1213]

Some Camso X4S tracks would be nice on your rig!

[@GetitDirty]

I would like to try a set!

[@christianviau3555]

hey buddy nice setup curious what tires you have they seem to work well in snow

[@GetitDirty]

Thanks! They are Sedona Ripsaw R/T 👍

[@lundysden6781]

Hi there, do you know the part # for the front mount? I cant find it on website? thanks

[@markalan4026]

I would recommend getting tire chains with how much wheel spin you're getting. I got some diamond style v-bar chains for my rear tires, it makes a huge difference and is well worth the investment.

[@BredYTOffical]

Personly i use tracks but yes that is true❤

[@markalan4026]

​@@BredYTOfficalHey, how do you like the tracks? My brother in law use to run tracks for plowing with his Honda 420 Rancher, he was able to build some impressive banks using them. But how are they pushing snow on ice? Any need for studs or do they still get good enough traction?

[@BredYTOffical]

@@markalan4026They Get traction on ice but if The snow gets way to much it can begin to spin but i think They work alot better than wheels its pretty good in traction thats The good thing.

[@billym6897]

You plowing in 2 wheel? 4 wheel? Locking front diff? Looking at a 700 but not sure if I need locking front for plowing.

[@GetitDirty]

I plow in 4 low.. don't lock the diff all the time but I have in deep snow. Love the 700 so far... I wouldn't buy it without the diff lock tho, saved me lots of times from getting towed out.

[@R6Dave11]

I have a 2021 Grizzly SE with the same set-up, except I have the 60 incher and big Zilla tires. They go through snow like crazy. I find my top mount pins keep falling out when I go over bumpy sections of the driveway. Do you have a trick to keep them in or should I start looking at other pin options ??

[@GetitDirty]

Nice! Are you clipping them to the notch on the mount? there is only 1 position they will clip properly.

[@R6Dave11]

@@GetitDirty HAHA ! The only spot I didn't look for a place to secure them ! My kit was missing instructions so I just figured it out. Everything else went fairly smooth. I feel like a moron for not seeing those tabs at the back. Thank you for your help !

[@GetitDirty]

@@R6Dave11 Haha no problem! Glad to help👍

[@gordlockwood1213]

How do you like the Kolpin hand guards with the mirrors?

[@GetitDirty]

It's a little hard to see things behind you, have to move your body out of the way. better at night, can see the headlights. not a fan of the single mount. they don't feel sturdy. bolts that come with it are weak. I lost one of the guards on the trail, but found it on our way back.

[@philliplucke1339]

That quad and plow are bad a$$ and that was not a dusting it was awesome

[@GetitDirty]

I really like the setup, most snow I have plowed yet! Thanks a lot for the comment!👍👍

[@MRIDDLE72]

Do the plows mess up the front suspension due to the weight ?

[@GetitDirty]

If you keep it on im sure it would, but not to just plow the driveway and removing the plow after. It may over time

[@ryanc7396]

What size blade is that?

[@GetitDirty]

54'

[@ryanc7396]

@@GetitDirty any regrets not going with the 60”?

[@GetitDirty]

@@ryanc7396 Nope my driveway isn't paved or very level, works great for my situation. Another pass or 2 just to clean it up a bit maybe but I totally enjoy plowing with it. Wish I had a bigger driveway now that I can plow rather than shoveling LoL 👍

[@jamesmiller7283]

Ya really wanna help out lady move them Damn rigs outa th way !

[@GetitDirty]

haha

[@AdrenalineRushMX]

raise the blade

[@AdrenalineRushMX]

not the blade the fucking thing that raise the fucking thing whit the thing