Kolpin Switchblade ATV Plow - Unboxing and Install

[@10drowsy]

I bought / installed the same Kolpin 48-60 universal plow on my ATV 2011 Arctic Cat 550 TRV (2-Up). Instructions stated 45-60 minutes to assemble the blade. I started at 8:30 AM, had 1.5 hour lunch and completed at 2:30 PM. Yes. That long - with a large cup of coffee and my reading glasses. Retired people with bad knees/hips take longer time. smiles. For my ATV's under belly, I used 4 x U-Bolts and 2x2 hard wood spacers. And I cut off the tips of extra long U-Bolt threads as well. During its install I did add a few more flat washers and greased its swivel points. All installed "as it should" and very happy with its looks, with its ease of angle change and with its safety tilt ability. It's worth buying "on sale". Recommend this adjustable plow...

[@eriks4974]

haha, that punch I was like nooooo way hes doing that. Nice edit :). Thanks for the vid, Im looking at this plow setup for my grizzly

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Haha forgot about it. Glad you found it useful! Pumped to use it again this season

[@HOTRhuntinontherock]

I just recently installed the very same one on my 570 6x6, but i only used 2 U bolts. I thought the instructions mentioned i only needed to use 2, maybe i was wrong. Great video, and I was like no way he's not using that as a punch! lol I was actually caught off guard when the explosion happened! lol

[@Idontdohandles]

Thanks for this vid. I took the plunge and bought thips plow (48") and plan to install on a Husquvarna 23hp riding lawn mower, LOL!!! Pretty sur eit can be done with some hacking/cutting and re-joinong of the push tube member abd mount it on the front of the frame along with a small winch to lift it ;) Will link a vid when i get it all done if thats ok with you!? Wasn't sure if it can handle the weight of this but i've hauled 1000lbs of rocks with this mower and chains... so i think its maybe go thte beans it needs! :) If ok with you, I"ll link a quick video here once the install is done!

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Yes! I’d love to see that!

[@dadelusroarer9093]

I'd watched a bunch of videos (including yours) looking for better instruction on installing this plow. Installation looked easy as heck on the ATV. It was impossible to install the plow mount on my RZR 800 using the supplied parts and I had to make two parts and obtain some additional hardware (the supplied "U" bolts were too narrow for the UTV frame) to install the plow mount onto the frame on the underside of the UTV. Its not as universal as they say. As for attaching/removing the plow under the UTV, I just use a small floor jack to either lift it into place or hold it on removal and there is no need to hammer out the pins, they slide in/out easily.

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Sheesh that does sound difficult! I do know they make two versions of this plow. One for ATV and one for UTV. I wonder if the UTV one is easier if you accidentally bought the ATV one.

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

And yes floor jack is nice if you want to use it

[@dadelusroarer9093]

I bought the 17-5000 model that is 60 to 72 inches wide and the manual says it fits both ATV and UTV. The Kolpin website even lists my year and model UTV stating the plow will fit on it.

[@10drowsy]

Update: Since my below post I also bought & installed rubber flap (for top of blade), corner marker posts and 1 x side universal side wing (made it fit) and 2" PVC pipe on its cutter blade (to protect my gravel driveway). I also bought / installed a Snatch Block with 2" wheel (can also use 2.5" wheel version) - for its hoist steel cable. These upgrades are worth it as well....

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Thank you for sharing!!

[@charliebeck1448]

Do anyone on here find on final set up that the blade is really close to the front of the bike

[@charliebeck1448]

I think they could have made the push tubed about 6” longer plow seems to be to close to the front of the bike

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Possibly? But I don’t see any personal reason for it. I like it exactly how it is. Fits perfectly on a 10’ trailer

[@Plumbkin180]

Good vid! Helped me out with my questions

[@diycardboardprojects4297]

thank you this was really useful

[@chargerscrazy]

🤣 on the punch, earned my like 👍

[@JarridVlogs]

bro thank you I have been looking for a video like this for to long lol DO you really need winch? im just wondering like do you REALLY need

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Yes you need a winch loll. How else will you pick it up?

[@JarridVlogs]

@ I was going muscle it 😂

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

@JarridVlogs I’m just not sure if you know how it works. You need the winch for operation. Otherwise you’ll have no way to back up without spreading the snow all over the place again

[@JarridVlogs]

Yeah I know lol I want to buy the snow plow and then get someone to put a winch on for me then I should be good

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

@JarridVlogs yeah def get a winch. One of my first vids was about how to install a winch but I no longer recommend cheaping out on the Walmart one. I had 2 of them and they both exploded on me while plowing. Get at least 3500lb, I have the OEM Polaris one now.

[@RZRDunesandSnow]

Enjoyed the video!

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Baseball-wj1tf]

What size plow is that?

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

48-60”

[@michaelgriffiths797]

Do you leave the plate on all year or do you take it off after winter. Thanks

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

I left it on all summer. I also actually didn’t trim the U bolts yet either. Took it on some pretty serious trails and haven’t had any issues. Will have to check again that everything is good and can update.

[@michaelgriffiths797]

@@Buildcultureyoutube thank you

[@RocksNRuts4]

bro thought u were nuts with the bullet lol, do u need 2 ppl to reconnect those pins?

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Haha. And no you don’t need 2 people although I guess it will be a little quicker and easier for someone who would have trouble lifting heavier weight.

[@colelasky5316]

ThankS very helpful

[@coldspring624]

My Polaris has a left front tire just like yours.....

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Yeah both fronts started doing it so I threw some slime in there. Holding up great so far

[@canadianeastcoaster5142]

Thr explosion 😂👏

[@MrTyroneweaver]

my wife recommended a cartridge to clean my ears and if it got stuck to use a hammer and punch

[@Buildcultureyoutube]

Works every time!

[@Brett.on.a.buffalo]

Mess excused man