03-25-2011, 02:18 PM
my plow is a cycle country 48". It has a mounting plate that mounts under the frame about mid way under the bike. It has several slots and 4 U bolts that help mount it to the frame tubes. The plow it's self has two arms that come back and attach by the use of pins to the frame mount. There are two way to lift the blade, by the use of a winch (recommended) or with Armstrong lifting (not recommended).
While I have heard that some of the big 4X2 bikes can push some snow. In my opinion it takes 4X4 action to get anything done. My bike is VERY light in the rear end when the plow is on. I like to use the differential lock if my speed is going to be slow.
I think the Cycle city plows are all the same as far as the plow and mounting arms go. You might need a different mounting plate that bolts to the frame I don't know for sure. My bike is a Yamaha big bear 4x4. I have plenty of power for a bigger plow BUT. my 48" fits most side walks well and it plows out drives and walks so fast that I don't see the need unless a guy is doing a large parking lot. Also plowing will work the bike. Even when it is cold outside my oil cooling fan kicks on a lot.
The winch like I said is almost a must. Mine is a waren 2000 pound. It is way more than enough. In fact I have seen the cables broken because the winch is raised too high. I want to put a rubber stop on my cable.
As far as prices go I have seen them CHEEP this year for used ones. I got a new one this year for my wifes business. I should have looked for a used one but I was in a pinch at the time. I do my parking lot, drive way, several of my neighbors and friends drive ways. I think my plow, winch and mounting came to about 800 I think. I have seen 48" plows sell for under 200 dollars.
Ron
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While I have heard that some of the big 4X2 bikes can push some snow. In my opinion it takes 4X4 action to get anything done. My bike is VERY light in the rear end when the plow is on. I like to use the differential lock if my speed is going to be slow.
I think the Cycle city plows are all the same as far as the plow and mounting arms go. You might need a different mounting plate that bolts to the frame I don't know for sure. My bike is a Yamaha big bear 4x4. I have plenty of power for a bigger plow BUT. my 48" fits most side walks well and it plows out drives and walks so fast that I don't see the need unless a guy is doing a large parking lot. Also plowing will work the bike. Even when it is cold outside my oil cooling fan kicks on a lot.
The winch like I said is almost a must. Mine is a waren 2000 pound. It is way more than enough. In fact I have seen the cables broken because the winch is raised too high. I want to put a rubber stop on my cable.
As far as prices go I have seen them CHEEP this year for used ones. I got a new one this year for my wifes business. I should have looked for a used one but I was in a pinch at the time. I do my parking lot, drive way, several of my neighbors and friends drive ways. I think my plow, winch and mounting came to about 800 I think. I have seen 48" plows sell for under 200 dollars.
Ron
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