ATV snow plowing is a great way for homeowners and recreational vehicle owners to take advantage of a new technology. An ATV snow plow can be a cost-effective way to clear your driveway from snow. You can also grade and level dirt, or spread gravel and peat moss with it in the summer. However, you need a good mounting kit to do any of these effectively.
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There are two main types of ATV mounting kits: hydraulic and manual. The hydraulic models use a pressurized hydraulic system to lift up the blade, and some of them also use hydraulics to swivel the plow left and right so you can plow snow to either side. These are the high-end models. The manual lifting kits use a bar mechanism that you pull on to lift the blade.
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What is used to mount the blade to the ATV? Basically, mounting kits will use screws and bolts. They are made up of one or two mounting bars that attach right to the frame bars. Some mounting kits use a square metal rod that juts out straight from the frame of the ATV. Others use two metal bars that hook under the frame. Either way, they get the job done.
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Most mounting kits are about half as long as the ATV. Each rod will attach somewhere in the center of the frame. This is so the power is more evenly distributed to the snowplow blade. If the mounting kits were attached to the front, the ATV might dip forward when the blade tried to push a lot of snow. Having the mounting brackets in the center allows the vehicle to push more weight.
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Many mounting kits have added features. They include quick release pins to allow them to be removed quickly. They also have different designs that attach in various areas to increase the power and reduce the effect on the ATV's performance. Some kits remain attached and become part of the vehicle; others completely detach. They are usually made of tempered steel or rigid aluminum so they are light and strong.
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There are other types of lifting mechanisms that are not part of the mounting kit. Some ATV plow mounting kits have a pin and hinge that allow the blade to be lifted by the winch. This allows you to make use of a component already installed on your ATV and prevents you from installing another heavy component. You simply raise and lower the winch when you need to lift the plow.
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