Can a 2x4 ATV Plow Heavy Snow? (honda Trx200SX) - HQ -

Quick video i wanted to make showing that a 200cc (very small compared to other atv with plows) and a 2x4 ) 2 wheel drive, NOT 4, CAN AN WILL PLOW!
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[@Orvis25]

it came with the ATV. originally it did not have a witch mount or anything, it was raised and lowered by a hand lever. It was also to rusted when i bought it to make out the brand, so i ended up wire wheeling it and painting it. See my ATV winch video to see how it works :)

[@anthonypagano2234]

Dude awesome video. U were hammering that snow bro. I also have a 2 wheel drive atv with plow and works mint. To all the hatters that spend thousands on 4x4. Remember this guys, it’s not the size of ur tool it’s how u use it! 😘

[@oby-1607]

That's what everybody says when their tool is a little on the little size.

[@MrStatic101]

I was dead set on a 4x4 now I’m just gonna get a 4x2 cause it’s gonna work for any snow jersey is getting. Awesome work man thank you

[@Orvis25]

Glad it helped 😁

[@MrMEmEmEmEMEMEeeeeee]

TY for this-my Bayou 300 4x4 broke and I was debating whether I could get by with a 200cc 2x4 for a season until I can fix the Bayou. You have just made my decision easier!

[@Orvis25]

Glad it helped you :)

[@markg.2501]

Why In The World Am I Getting This In My Feed???? This Kid Is Grown With Kids Of His Own By Now.

[@artsmith103]

Does well even with those tires. A set of V-bar chains will really keep you going but maybe a bad idea on paved surfaces. I only plow gravel surfaces.

[@snowbossxxxmowdaddy3709]

I used a honda 250 sx and a 250 big red and a 250 ex to plow snow for many years. I had a weight box on the back and it worked fine. 4x4 does work better for turning and shit but learn your machine and giver shit! Great vid

[@Orvis25]

cheers!

[@DevelopingJon]

Great video! I am about to mount a plow on my polaris trailblazer 250 and i wanted to see how 2wd does with the traction while plowing.

[@MrDanoconnor]

That was Very Impressive ,,,I'm Mounting one on my Yamaha 2x4 and plan on putting Chains on it for better traction. Thanks for this encouraging Video. Well Done.

[@Orvis25]

no problem :) if you haven't please subscribe to see more plowing video's! I am currently working on restoring a trx300fw so i hope to have it done before winter is over!

[@anthonyg6221]

Thanks for the video! I think you've saved me from spending unnecessary money. I was given a 97 Polaris Sportsman 500 4x4 with a plow. It needed some TLC and about $650 in parts. It now runs well but the 4wd doesn't work reliably. The previous owner ran it with bad front wheel bearings and they ate into the hub so the magnetic 4X4 actuators are too weak to engage the front hubs. I was going to buy new struts to replace the worn parts but they're pricey. After seeing this, I suspect my rig will plow just fine seeing it weighs twice as much and has meatier tires than your set up. I have to plow quite a bit of gravel, too, so I've installed a 1.5" PVC Drain pipe over the plow blade. (Cut a slot length wise and slid it over the blade) I'm not concerned with a perfect clean but rather just to remove most of the snow while not disturbing the gravel. That PVC should help reduce friction, too.

[@Orvis25]

Glad it helped. Good luck! I will say since I upgraded to my trx300fw(4x4) it's so much nicer, so eventually, one day, repair that baby and get the 4x4 working again :)

[@windchester3614]

At least your fourtrax is still in great condition, the chain on my 200sx rolled of and punched a hole in my crank case and the case bent in word pressing against my gear indicator neutral switch, breaking the that. Du to the two missing bolts holding my rear axle on. So beware of that.

[@hawkmoto1760]

Man my new used one has hole in case. and it's saveable it works fine. But just sketched about it coming off

[@fernierodriguez3838]

Nice I bought one for my brother just need the plow attachment maybe could use it to backfill trenches

[@Orvis25]

Hope it works out for you!

[@rydingwithryan493]

The other day I had to plow 12 inches of wet sloppy snow on my sportsman 570 it was so heavy that the winch cable broke bringing plow up and took 4 runs and different blade heights along the same path to get stuff done not somthing you could do with a 2 wheel drive also put 100 pounds of rock salt on back for traction

[@angus3606]

Great informative video, well done.

[@Orvis25]

+angus3606 Thank you for kind commend and the subscription!

[@94SexyStang]

Engine size or 4x4 really doesn't make "that" big of a difference for plowing...you're still pushing with an ATV frame..which has Limitations in weight....VS a Truck Frame per say. As long as you're pushing on a fairly flat surface, 2x4 is ALL you need. The only time 4x4 is going to be useful is when you're pushing alittle Beyond the 2x4 traction capabilities, or riding on Inclined surfaces or something that would cause traction loss.

[@CRISPY0001]

Agree! Most ATV's have enough torque to push the snow. Like you say it's more about traction. I have 2wd with tire chains and a milk crate on the back rack full of spare chain and heavy stuff. Works great! Sure beats shovelling!

[@Hc-rt6pe]

No not in Canada if u don’t have a 4x4 ur useless

[@stevenphipps5864]

This was a great video. We have a 1995 Suzuki 2x4 250 quad runner and are looking for a snow plow kit for a small work area to plow out. Do you have any recommendations on what kind of plow kit would be good? Thanks again for the video. Great job.

[@Orvis25]

I no longer use this ATV, i now drive a TRX300FW (4x4). (kzbin.info/www/bejne/fqm9daJrfLKbhtU) i struggled to find a cheap plow that would fit my TRX300FW, so i ended up just buying a older, 2000 Polaris 500 manual lift plow (the hand lever ones) and just making my own mounting hardware for the bottom of my atv out of sheet steel, U-bolts, and pins, using the winch to raise and lower it. Only cost me like $100 for Plow and parts, but like 2 weekend days to "fabricate" it + welding cost (electric and wire)

[@G3TAcademy]

2 or 3 inches isn't really heavy snow. IMO

[@4.6_boat]

he means the weight of the snow, not inch-wise. Its densely packed and waterlogged instead of fluffy stuff

[@G3TAcademy]

Yeah I sure plowed heavy snow last season. I actually tried plowing with the 4x4 deactivated. It worked fine for the most part. If anything, having good tires will be essential. Can't wait for this season.

[@SPCLPONY]

2 or 3" of wet snow is pretty heavy. This sure beats using a shovel, and is much faster than a snow blower. I'd say this was pretty good snow removal without tire chains on. I like the way the snow rolls off of your blade. Mines pretty rusty and doesn't shed snow that way anymore.

[@SPCLPONY]

Haha, watched this video without realizing I already saw it last year and also commented on it. Still enjoyed seeing it a second time. Love those 200SX's. That was my first ATV. I went to a new 87' TRX250X that I still have. It is also a 2 wheel drive sport/trail machine. It came with a 42" Cycle Country plow and tire chains. And yes, it does a pretty good job on sidewalks all the way around my block up to about 4" of wet heavy snow if I keep going. Any amount of fluffy light snow hasn't been a problem. The neighbors love it when I fly by their house clearing the sidewalks. All they do is sprinkle some salt after I go by.

[@SPCLPONY]

Jan 2020 and posting here for the third year. I finally sanded and painted the face of my 42" Cycle Country 'sidewalk' plow, and what a difference it made. I've plowed twice this season with 2" and 3" of snow. The snow rolls off of the plow now like it did in your video. I posted elsewhere in another video about a third attempt this year without success. Heard we were getting sleet turning into snow overnight. They said 6" to 8".... so I put my rear chains on. Woke up to about 7" and still coming down. The sleet was iced under the wet snow making it heavy. Then add the plow trucks passing by throwing a little more wet snow on top of that. Needless to say, I got to the corner and couldn't get any further. Had to resort to the snow blower. I even broke a auger sheer pin during the hour I used it. Looking at put a 42" Craftsman plow blade on my 4x4 Yamaha 350 Big Bear for such occasions. I have chains for all four tires on that one.

[@richardcurtis2688]

I'm thinking of putting plow on 250ex. Looks like it would work. You should angle that though.

[@1208bronco]

I hvae a Kawasaki Bayou 250 with a plow . I put weight on the back and air down the tires a little and people are amazed in hoe much I can plow . With no snow chains either. I'll put up a video this upcoming winter for 2013 .

[@slash2335]

Man I got a 03 bayou 300 2x4, i'm gonna be plowing my driveway this year

[@kenhagen5488]

Ive got a 88 fourtrax 200sx what plow did you get for that? I dont mind havin a lever i just need to know what fits

[@dalesworld1308]

Vintage Craig Vetter helmet - could sell that on ebay.

[@chunkyryan5233]

ayee illinois gang :)

[@johnw6038]

Of course 2x4 can plow I also have a 200sx with home made plow

[@Orvis25]

Thats always good to hear :) Enjoy plowing this year!

[@tommcgold669]

i have one of these they work great

[@Orvis25]

+tom mcgold Ya. They are a little tank are they not :P

[@quentindow6194]

thanks for tge video

[@safarigirl2469]

Great!

[@Orvis25]

+Safari Girl yup :)

[@lh98]

What do u do for your customer if u get 10" of snow? Plow multiple time during the storm ?

[@Orvis25]

good luck :) remember to subscribe for more awesome vids >P

[@tyler8665]

Buying Kawasaki 2015 brute force 300 with plow, hope it works as good as this! It's only 2x4, do you find it hard to plow or do you do fine? Also plan on putting a sander on the back! Should be great!

[@mister-besten]

Have you plowed yet how did it work

[@Orvis25]

im sure it will do just fine. hell, you have 50cc more power than i do. so right there your already nearly 1/4 more performance over my engine up! just get some good tires and some sand for your rear. Also check out my plow video. I show how i put it on and off and what it is made of.

[@ej7speed996]

What kinda plow u got? I need to pick one up for my 2007 trx 300ex for this winter and I think you got the one I should buy! A link would help me out a ton

[@Orvis25]

The Plow came with my ATV. All the stickers are missing so i have no idea. But the 300ex is far newer so i am sure you can find some mount and plow kit that would fit.

[@ej7speed996]

+Orvis25 oh ok u probably got like 50 different people asking u that question haha sry I've been searching and I haven't found 1 yet but I'm getting there ty

[@Orvis25]

No Problem, Good luck :)

[@jagemc]

Try it when the ground is frozen and your spinning everywhere

[@Orvis25]

Done it. Little bit of slip, but still works. Worst case get some chains or stud your tires and your good to go.

[@jagemc]

Bro I live up north in Canada we get 8’-12’ snow falls sometimes it sows for weeks again would not touch it I have a hard time on my brute force 750 with mud lights

[@Orvis25]

@@jagemc Well "Bro", it sounds like you have a much different situation (like trying to get a civic to tow a semi trailer VS a normal trailer), and just came here to try to bash my video for pointing out that a 2x4 can in-fact plow "heavy" (relative to my area) snow. Regardless, in your case, no I would not recommend a 2x4 to try and plow in that environment, and you are better off with a setup like your, although i would add studs to yours for the ice. Have a good day.

[@jagemc]

Orvis25 Not at all Bro.. your title says can a Honda 2X4 push heavy snow correct? YES So no not at all just saying miss leading people and again 3” of snow is not heavy snow that’s dust...

[@Orvis25]

@@jagemc Depending on geographical area and norms, 3" can he "heavy" snow. To your location it might be, to mine that's kinda heavy (especially wet)

[@pablor7641]

Hello I want to ask you what snow plow kit did you buy ive been searching and i need someone that has a 2 wheel to help me.

[@Orvis25]

this kit was included with the atv when i bought it. and there were mo labels so i am unsure.

[@cocacolajoe100]

I have the same atv and have been looking everywhere for a plow and i can't find any that fit this model, so i was wondering if you could do a walk around or showing of your plow thanks.

[@Orvis25]

This may not be specifically what you asked for. But if you watch this video i made, you can see the front plate, under plate, and how the plow attaches to the mounting plates on my trx200sx. I can not give you any other information because all parts have no identification of manufacture, or part numbers, and they all came with the atv (aside form the winch hook i added to my plow) Hope it helps! watch?v=Q1MYSDm3Njw

[@cocacolajoe100]

Yeah thanks a lot I'll check it out.

[@Orvis25]

***** If it helps remember to subscribe! It help me out too :) anyway if you get it working remember to tell me. send me a PM. I would love to see. I am currently working on rebuilding a TRX300FW atm. hopefully should be done in a few weeks

[@cocacolajoe100]

orvis8 Yeah i'll be sure to do that but i hope i could figure out a way to put the thing on but i'll let you know how it goes.

[@warrenred1devil]

Where did you get the mounts and stuff tired of these 4x4 out here thinking 2x4 can't plow utah snow

[@Orvis25]

for the plow? They were included originality when i purchased the atv. All they really are are a large bracket that mount to the two bolts that connect the A-arm to the frame, and goes down to the flat frame piece that rests on the frame of the atv (also same plate that the plow hooks on to) You can see it in my other video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h2KwioZ6opiBoNk Skip to 39:52 Just make sure you have good tire traction, and some extra weight and a 2x4 can plow just fine :) Anyway good luck!

[@kalowning]

Where did you get the plow from?

[@MrKyle59953]

I have a plow on my bayou 220 just tested it out today here in ohio and we have 8 inches of snow and I pushes like a boss lol but how do you keep your plow down do u use plow skids and how do you get the snow down to pavement I have about a 1/4 inch left after a pass

[@Orvis25]

honestly i let gravity hold the plow down. I do not have any plow skids or plow raising brackets, i took mine off so it was flat on the ground when it was down. My best recommendation would be put a brick or two on there mounting bracket were it attaches to the plow to help hold it down. Good Luck :)

[@MrKyle59953]

Ok thanks

[@Shackmadeit]

Hey whats the snow plow you used on your atv

[@Orvis25]

Unknown brand. It had no sticker when i bought the ATV (plow came with it).

[@bernardmelus54]

Is it manual or variable transition

[@skylerwood6110]

I have a 1986 Honda fourtrax 250 2x4 clutch. would it plow snow if I put a plow on it?

[@Orvis25]

if my 200cc can, i definitely do not see why your 250cc cant :)

[@CRISPY0001]

Put chains on the tires and some extra weight on the back rack...no problem. Or...deflate your rear tires as much as possible. I know because I did it with that exact ATV. However finding a mount for it may not be easy. I have a swisher blade and they don't make a mount for the old Hondas. Do a mid-frame mount if you can...front mounting doesn't work well...your ATV will try to drive over the plow when it catches and it pulls on the winch hard!

[@waynaferd]

Try plowing 2ft of snow with a trx125 (it doesn’t work)

[@Orvis25]

well its a 125cc engine :P If you got a fully grown adult + 2 feet, ya i think that is a bit too much for that tinny guy.

[@caleblundy4804]

I used a trx125 to plow and it plowed about a foot of snow

[@lizzyswart1735]

Still

[@gavincrowley562]

U think this could work with a 110cc Chinese 2x4?

[@Orvis25]

Possibly, i you get enough traction, and a small plow I do not see why not.

[@skeeterjames912]

It'd be fun to try either way.

[@straightpipers2817]

how does it start oin the cold my 185 is a pain

[@Orvis25]

I rebuilt the carb when I got it. i also always mix in some seafoam to prevent gas from going bad. Other than that, I just have choke on, and give it some gas until it warms up.

[@straightpipers2817]

cool thanks I did the same

[@Orvis25]

+joshh mcmahonni Glad i could help :) Remember to subscribe for other cool videos.

[@straightpipers2817]

I did thanks :0

[@nduncad686]

I've hit 4th plowing with mine

[@teabaggervance8]

I've hit models and pin ups on mine

[@Orvis25]

+teabaggervance8 I hit frosty the snowman D: !

[@roonytoon]

a Quarter block long?

[@Orvis25]

225 feet (roughly)

[@MrBmxstreet101]

how do u mount the plow

[@Atts624]

very carefully

[@pepsitekk101]

I got a 125cc ATV i got a plow for cheap and I made a bracket for it and I have a winch on it I got a sand bag on the back and I'm buying snow chains for it. I think it will have enough power its a 3speed so I think it will do good but I don't know what do you think?. Lol

[@Orvis25]

when i did this video i ended up in third gear by the time i hit about 5 miles an hour. i always start in first, and try to plow in second, i only went to third here because it was such a long stretch. Good luck to you and thanks for subscribing :-)

[@pepsitekk101]

orvis8 OK thx. I got along rock drive way so I hope it can plow it lol if I keep up with the snow I think I'll be OK.

[@lukenelson7676]

Is it possible to plow with a 125cc

[@Orvis25]

Just make sure you have goof traction, so sure.

[@caleblundy4804]

With a trx125 yes

[@davidcarrow5419]

Don't ever sell it

[@Andrew82688]

Put chains on and u'll plow the same or more as a 4x4

[@NorthernBackWoodsman]

Get tire chains.

[@Orvis25]

+NorthernBackWoodsman They certainly will help! but i thing weight in rear is more important.

[@Orvis25]

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