Nobody is ever going to hand you a trophy for plowing snow out of the driveway. The best you can hope for is a warm drink, a kiss from your spouse, and—with any luck—a few days of rest before you’re forced back outside to fight winter again. At least you’ve got one of the best tools ever invented for the job. It’s amazing how much snow you can move with an ATV or UTV plow, provided you have the right setup. Our Snow Plow Roundup helps you find the perfect fit for your machine and your property.
ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL
Most ATV and UTV snow plows range from 48 inches to 72 inches in width. Picking a plow of the right size isn’t just a matter of horsepower; it’s also about overall vehicle weight. ATV plows are on the narrower end of the scale, and although there are some high horsepower ATVs, when put behind a very wide plow the snow can actually begin to push the ATV. With almost double the weight of most ATVs, a Side x Side has more ability to roll the snow back even though overall horsepower numbers are about the same.
For ATVs under 450cc, we generally recommend a 50 inch blade. Larger displacement ATVs can push blades up to 60 inches in most snow, but that’s about as far as you want to go. Most UTVs are approximately 60 inches wide and will require a blade in the 60 to 72 inch range. The second factor to consider is blade height and most blades range from 16 to 24 inches high. Short blades push easier thanks to less surface area, but larger machines can handle the extra load and higher capacity of taller blades.
When pushing snow it’s all about traction, and even stock tires will get the job done if they’re in decent shape. A little extra weight on the rear makes a big difference. Practically every aftermarket tire has a more aggressive tread pattern than the stock tires and their deeper lugs will almost certainly help. Always be careful when going up in tire size though. Much bigger tires and extremely aggressive tread patterns change your CVT gearing and can pop axles and CV joints.
Our ATV and UTV snow plow roundup includes some of the best ATV and UTV plows on the market. Each has their own unique features and capabilities, but the one feature they share is they’re an excellent tool and you’ll be happy to have them ready to go when the snow begins to pile up.
EXTREME METAL PRODUCTS – The Snow Pros
You don’t live in Ohio without learning to move snow, and lots of it! Extreme Metal Products has a wide range of well built, high quality aftermarket parts, and their snow plows definitely fit that description.
All of the EMP plows are built from American made steel in their Cleveland area plant for complete quality control. The mounting structure and push frame on the EMP plows is almost twice as thick as many other plows, and it’s made from laser cut, interlocking pieces which are welded together to create a boxed assembly. It’s incredibly strong. Because of the plow’s ability to swivel and adapt to the terrain, it can pivot in nearly any direction and roll snow to either side. Wear blades are replaceable and cut from tough, A36 steel for maximum life, but the average owner will never wear them out. All blades can be pivoted either manually or an accessory power pivot lets the operator swivel the plow from the cab. As with most other plows, an accessory winch controls blade height.
EMP PLOW QUICK FEATURES kit cost beginning at: $999.00
Surface following pivot mount is standard – 14 Ga Steel Blade with 1/4” stiffener braces – 20” height, 72 inches width
Optional Electric/Hydraulic Power Angle – Frame is made from 1/4″ and 3/8” thick A36 American Steel.
Powder Coated for superior corrosion protection. – Dual Trip Springs – – Plow shoes included
Attaches to machine quickly with supplied hitch pins. – Will require a winch and winch mount specific to each vehicle. www.extrememetalproducts.com
phone: 216-267-3900
CUB CADET – Up For Any Challenge
For those that need their Cub Cadet Challenger™ to move snow in the winter or dirt in the summer, the plow accessory easily mounts to the front of the utility vehicle to provide one of the most reliable, and useful accessories you can get.
With the Cub Cadet plow attached to the front of the Challenger UTVs, one of the most despised jobs of winter can be done from the comfortable seat of a Challenger. Cub Cadet recommends the 58” Blade kit for the Challenger 400 and 400 LX, and the Challenger 500, 700 and the 750 crew can easily handle the larger, 72” Snow Blade Kit.
Both blades pivot easily and mount to the Challenger frame. Cub Cadet is also the only manufacturer that specifically builds a blade for pushing dirt and loose materials in the summer. They include a synthetic rope with their kit for longer life and less cable fray.
CUB CADET PLOW BLADE QUICK DETAILS
All kits made from high-strength steel
Blades pivot 50 degrees
All parts coated for corrosion protection
Side markers included with each blade
Steel skid plates to protect the blade as well as the plowing surface
Like a BOSs – ThE BOSS COMPACT VEHICLE PLOW SYSTEM
If you need the best plow in the business, you need to see the BOSS. The BOSS Compact Vehicle Plow is a serious tool for moving snow with your UTV.
The BOSS Compact Vehicle Plow system is a heavy-duty, powder-coated plow designed to transform full-size UTVs into high-performance snow-clearing machines. Engineered for the same durability and performance as BOSS full-size plows, this compact powerhouse delivers serious snow-clearing capability where larger plows can’t go. Unlike traditional chain and pulley setups, the BOSS hydraulic system eliminates winches, chains, and pulleys—reducing maintenance and corrosion, so you stay operational in any condition. A sophisticated hydraulic system controls a full moldboard trip design, which allows the blade to absorb impacts from hidden obstacles. With a quick-attachment system for easy setup and an optional LED headlight kit for night operation, this plow provides a professional-grade solution for clearing snow.
The BOSS Compact Vehicle Plow system is a heavy-duty, powder-coated plow designed to transform full-size UTVs into high-performance snow-clearing machines. Engineered for the same durability and performance as BOSS full-size plows, this compact powerhouse delivers serious snow-clearing capability where larger plows can’t go. Unlike traditional chain and pulley setups, the BOSS hydraulic system eliminates winches, chains, and pulleys—reducing maintenance and corrosion, so you stay operational in any condition. A sophisticated hydraulic system controls a full moldboard trip design, which allows the blade to absorb impacts from hidden obstacles. With a quick-attachment system for easy setup and an optional LED headlight kit for night operation, this plow provides a professional-grade solution for clearing snow.
BOSS COMPACT VEHICLE PLOW Standard Features:
Full Blade Trip Design helps to prevent plow damage when striking obstacles.
High-Performance Hydraulic Package delivers reliability and speed.
- Boss Chrome Plared cylinders for extreme corrosion protection and durability.
Quick Attachment System allows for quick attachment to Smartshield paint and plating corrosion protection.
Available for many different models of UTVs.
www.bossplow.com https://www.bossplow.com/en/product/compact-vehicle-plows
SUPER ATV – Super Tool for Winter
We’ve been using a SUPER ATV Plow Pro Heavy Duty Plow on our Polaris Ranger for the past year and it’s been excellent. Overall the kit was easy to assemble and works exactly like we hoped it would. Key features of the kit are:
Snow Plow Blade width: 52″, 60″, or 72″
Machine specific frame mount and Heavy Duty Plow Mounts.
Blade end marker & top deflector
Replaceable cutting blade
Skid shoes
Blade is raised and lowered with optional winch.
www.superatv.com Tel: 855-743-3427 or Tel: 812-574-7777
https://www.superatv.com/search?q=snow%20plow
WARN
The Warn PROVANTAGE plows feature a durable, high strength steel blade with reinforced stiffening ribs and an oversized Power Pivot bushing system for extreme durability. The ProVantage mounts are easy to put on or take off, plus they won’t reduce the vehicle’s ground clearance. Warn blades can be lifted with either a winch, or a redesigned plow lift actuator on ATVs.
We especially like how all the Warn plows and plow lifts are professionally designed to work as a package. And with a host of other accessories, such as the ProPivot, plow markers, skids, and of course, WARN ProVantage and Vantage winches, WARN has you covered when it comes to plow season.
WARN PROVANTAGE PLOW QUICK FEATURES
Blade Width – from 48 to 60 inches
Blade Material: ATV Blade – 12 Gauge Steel
Lifting mechanism: ATV – Optional Linear Actuator or Winch
Frame mounting system: with quick release pins
No ground clearance loss when plow removed
All parts powder coated for corrosion protection
phone: 800-543-9276
CURTIS – The Cab, Plow, and Winch Company 
Curtis Industries has long made cab enclosures, attachments, and accessories for compact vehicles, and that includes several models of plows. There is a big difference in how the plows are operated though. While all CURTIS plows feature spring loaded trip protection, easy vehicle mounting with no drilling or welding, and a blade that can be swiveled to either side, the difference is in how they are lifted. You can get a Curtis plow with the traditional winch mount system, or you can get the fully contained hydraulic system.
The Curtis Hydraulic UTV Plow is a premium plow with a hydraulic control system for fast repositioning. This plow combines professional-grade performance with user-friendly design, featuring a 72-inch wide, 12-gauge steel moldboard supported by a heavy-duty 48-inch push frame. The system is built for convenience, utilizing a custom 2-inch receiver mount with a single-plug electrical connection for quick attachment and detachment. Performance is driven by a fully enclosed, top-mounted hydraulic system that provides full lift and angle control while remaining easily accessible for servicing. To ensure longevity and equipment protection, the plow includes a full trip design with adjustable springs, replaceable and reversible cutting edges, and adjustable skid shoes to handle uneven terrain with ease.
CURTIS WINCH PLOW
Designed for efficiency and straightforward operation, this 72-inch wide plow features a durable 12-gauge steel moldboard and a robust 48-inch push frame. The system utilizes a custom 2-inch receiver mount for rapid attachment and detachment, though it does require a vehicle-specific mount kit (sold separately). Users can easily adapt to different clearing needs via five manually adjustable locking blade angles. To ensure long-term reliability and equipment protection, the assembly is outfitted with a full trip design, adjustable springs, and skid shoes, along with a replaceable and reversible cutting edge for extended service life.
JOHN DEERE
John Deere is one of the few manufacturers to offer plows with either a straight blade or a V-blade configuration. Your Gator is never going to be a D9 Cat, but it can help you level out landscape bark, and push snow all with the same blade. Here are two types of Deere blades:
Heavy-Duty or homeowner duty – plows for every gator
John Deere partners with plow maker WESTERN to create a plow lineup with something for every GATOR owner. The WESTERN IMPACT plows are available in either a VEE or straight blade, and with a sophisticated hydraulic lift and angling system operated by an intuitive in-cab control, or a traditional winch lift system. A standout feature is the Scrape Lock technology, which provides down-pressure for cleaner scraping and more effective back dragging. Built for convenience and durability, it includes a quick-attach system, full blade trip protection, and replaceable cutting edges to extend the life of the tool. Check out the wide variety of blades, pick the one that works for you, and get plowing.
www.JohnDeere.com https://www.deere.com/en/attachments-accessories-and-implements/gator-uv-attachments/
All of the OEMS offer an accessory plow system. While they are often built a little lighter, the advantage is they are designed by the same people that built the rest of the vehicle. Fit is usually very good, and with a few tools and a buddy you can get it installed with little trouble, or the dealer would be happy to install it for you.
POLARIS GLACIER PLOW FOR ATVS and UTVs
When Polaris isn’t busy riding over snow, their Glacier plow system is ready to push it out of the way, and they’ve got them for the SPORTSMAN ATVs and nearly all of their SIde x Side and UTV models. The Glacier plow we installed on a Sportsman XP 550 fit perfectly! Polaris prewires the machine for winches, making it even easier. It’s a good plow for the price and it works. As with everything in the Polaris lineup, the choices are extensive. Check out the Glacier plows here:
www.polarisind.com https://www.polaris.com/en-us/shop/off-road/accessories/plows/
CAN-AM’s PRO MOUNT PLOW
Built to handle the toughest winters, the Can-Am ProMount snow plows are designed for durability and efficiency. Constructed from heavy-duty 12-gauge steel, these plows are specifically engineered to move massive amounts of snow.. Small details make a big difference here: a large, specialized pin ensures smooth blade rotation to prevent ice and snow from clogging the pivot point, while a replaceable wear blade extends the life of your investment. It’s a fully compatible system designed to turn your Can-Am into the ultimate winter workhorse.
http://store.can-am.brp.com/ https://can-am-shop.brp.com/off-road/us/en/coveo/search/result/?q=snow+plows
Looking for another tool to push back winter? Check out our ATV and UTV Snow Blower review.
https://atvillustrated.com/content/atv-utv-snow-blower-review/
