[DCM5150]

We recently bought a cabin in an area that gets a bit of snow. My wife suggested that we get an ATV to plow the driveway (shhh, don't tell her what I will really do).

I've never owned an ATV (but have ridden a few, I'm a snowmobiler) but have started looking around. I'm pretty sure for snow plowing (and hopefully trailing riding or at least forest service roads) I need a utility 4x4. I saw a 2002 Polaris Sportsman 400 IRS on craigslist for about $2700. It includes a winch and such (no snowplow).

I guess I am looking for some advice. What should I be looking for? What size? What are the most bulletproof for my needs? Not sure of my budget, but no more than $3000.

Thanks for any and all advice!
Drew

 

[HuntertheBeagle]

Honda's are generally pretty reliable but as long as you take care of your machine then you should not have much trouble with any brand. Don't worry too much about size a 300 will plow snow just as well as anything else. But 4x4 does come in handy especially if your plowing a lot of snow or on a hill. A great place to find a good deal is in a local paper or traders guide. If you live in a place that gets a lot of snow then you will probably be able to find a bike that has a plow on it pretty easily. B.T.W If you do end up buying your plow. Spend a little extra for a good bran name one (Moose, cycle country, Etc.) I know a few guys who bought cheap ones then just ended up bending them or busting them up on rocks and other stuff. Also, are you riding any cool sleds?

 

[chippy_0805]

If you're looking to save a few bucks on an ATV, you could use a site like Crashedtoys.com - Repo and Salvage motorcycles, snowmobiles, boats, campers and more. A good portion of their stuff has some damage (some minor, some major), but they also have theft and repossession units, too. Might be worth your time to take a look.

 

[DCM5150]

Thanks for the info Beagle - my sleds are nothing great, but fun!

 

[polaris04700sm]

i have seen some good deals lately on some atvs on craigslist like a 2002 600 twin with some accescories winch no plow around 2900