No issues with snapped lines. I do monitor my speed and am careful not to slam into snow piles in an effort to prevent the Plow from being pushed up to snap the line. If a pile gets too big, I lift the Plow and press the top of the pile back, and then lower the Plow and press the bottom of it back. Operating this way, I haven't bent anything and I haven't broken anything.
On my gravel driveway I took the shoes off and added a 2" steel pipe to the bottom of the blade, by cutting a slit with a grinder and slipping it over the blade. It does leave a small skiff of snow on the driveway, but doesn't tear up the gravel or the grass when you have snow before the ground freezes....
I bought the push frame and mount from my local dealer that was specific to my machine. KFI makes many different mounts, so you may benefit from getting help from your dealer to figure out exactly what you need.
@@ATVG Thank you, I do not have a dealer in my small city, got my machine out of town hours away. I was looking online to order. One site says one will fit then the next says it wont. Was hoping for a number or something to look. Thank you!
@@Fordluv I don't see any stamps or marks on my frame or mount, and I can't find my purchase paperwork. I would recommend contacting KFI via email or phone call and trying to get a recommendation of which one to purchase directly from the manufacturer.
I state it at 1:33 in this video: ua-cam.com/video/4YGq7qHn-Fw/v-deo.html. Ergo-Drive Heat is what I've been using for the past couple of years, and it's holding up very well.
Start by making sure the shoes are keeping the blade about 1/8 off the ground. Then, test a small area of the concrete. If you notice scraping marks, then put a little bit of tension on the rope to slightly lift the blade to help reduce the weight that is dragging across the concrete. Normally, I don't see any marks when plowing over my concrete section of the driveway. The pads will wear flat after a bit, and will further help distribute the weight of the blade to reduce or eliminate the scrape marks. Bottom line: trial and error in short distances to find the best combination that works for you.
@@ATVG thanks for the reply!! that's helpful info. i'm new to the game so when i saw the medal shoes/pads on both sides i was concerned it would scrape the concrete and leave behind marks. but sounds like those will wear a bit and won't be a problem if i understood you right. thanks again
I run koplin 72 inch high-rise plow on my Ranger 900XP and don't run it with the shoes. I get 2 snow seasons on the one side of the scraper blade here in northern Wisconsin. I then just turn the blade over and can get another 2 seasons. Replacement blades are fairly cheap to buy and are very easy to replace. My drive is just hair over quarter mile long with 3 short off shoots. Most is gravel with about 175ft of concrete all together. I really don't notice much for marks on the concrete.
U should probably change your hook up point your cable is to straight half ways between where u got it to now and where it mounts to the bike will give u the right leverage
Great video. I like the looks of that plow. That will be on my short list of ones to consider. Thanks.
Thank you. It is still holding up very well, and does a great job clearing the snow. I still enjoy when I "get to use it."
Thanks for the video i just ordered myself a 72 inch poly pro for my x4
You're welcome. I'm sure you'll enjoy it. After 5 years, I still have fun clearing the driveway with it.
@ATVG I'm very excited to get it and try it out! Not much for snow this winter yet though
What size are those pins that mount your plow to the mount on the bike
They are the same size as what is used to connect a trailer hitch.
Enjoyed your video!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank u for ur quick response
Sure. I hope this video was helpful to you.
Cool. They do work great. 218 Arctic Cat Havoc X on tracks. 7 foot steel KFI. 4 winters, still going strong.
PLOW ON !
Thanks for adding to the comments and reinforcing that KFI seems to be a good brand of Plow. Tracks must be fun!
@@ATVG they are that. And you can build one steep snow mountain when plowing. No worries about snow narrowing the driveway.
Thanks for sharing
You're welcome. Thanks for watching and subscribing.
The hydraulic angle is well worth the money you won't regret getting it
What are you referring to?
Any issues with pulling the plow too high and snapping the line? I see you don't have a stopper. Thanks!
No issues with snapped lines. I do monitor my speed and am careful not to slam into snow piles in an effort to prevent the Plow from being pushed up to snap the line. If a pile gets too big, I lift the Plow and press the top of the pile back, and then lower the Plow and press the bottom of it back. Operating this way, I haven't bent anything and I haven't broken anything.
Thanks!
On my gravel driveway I took the shoes off and added a 2" steel pipe to the bottom of the blade, by cutting a slit with a grinder and slipping it over the blade. It does leave a small skiff of snow on the driveway, but doesn't tear up the gravel or the grass when you have snow before the ground freezes....
Great idea! Thanks for sharing.
What KFI push frame did you get? I am in Canada and do not find a mount with a hitch on it either, thank you!
I bought the push frame and mount from my local dealer that was specific to my machine. KFI makes many different mounts, so you may benefit from getting help from your dealer to figure out exactly what you need.
@@ATVG Thank you, I do not have a dealer in my small city, got my machine out of town hours away. I was looking online to order. One site says one will fit then the next says it wont. Was hoping for a number or something to look. Thank you!
@@Fordluv I don't see any stamps or marks on my frame or mount, and I can't find my purchase paperwork. I would recommend contacting KFI via email or phone call and trying to get a recommendation of which one to purchase directly from the manufacturer.
Heated seat --- name or brand please
I state it at 1:33 in this video: ua-cam.com/video/4YGq7qHn-Fw/v-deo.html.
Ergo-Drive Heat is what I've been using for the past couple of years, and it's holding up very well.
What's your recommendation for concrete driveway so the shoes or blade doesn't leave marks behind on the driveway surface?
Start by making sure the shoes are keeping the blade about 1/8 off the ground. Then, test a small area of the concrete. If you notice scraping marks, then put a little bit of tension on the rope to slightly lift the blade to help reduce the weight that is dragging across the concrete. Normally, I don't see any marks when plowing over my concrete section of the driveway. The pads will wear flat after a bit, and will further help distribute the weight of the blade to reduce or eliminate the scrape marks. Bottom line: trial and error in short distances to find the best combination that works for you.
@@ATVG thanks for the reply!! that's helpful info. i'm new to the game so when i saw the medal shoes/pads on both sides i was concerned it would scrape the concrete and leave behind marks. but sounds like those will wear a bit and won't be a problem if i understood you right. thanks again
You got it!
I run koplin 72 inch high-rise plow on my Ranger 900XP and don't run it with the shoes. I get 2 snow seasons on the one side of the scraper blade here in northern Wisconsin. I then just turn the blade over and can get another 2 seasons. Replacement blades are fairly cheap to buy and are very easy to replace. My drive is just hair over quarter mile long with 3 short off shoots. Most is gravel with about 175ft of concrete all together. I really don't notice much for marks on the concrete.
U should probably change your hook up point your cable is to straight half ways between where u got it to now and where it mounts to the bike will give u the right leverage
May be just the camera view. I've gone through 5 winters now with this set up, and it has been flawless.
5.5 ft
You are correct! I have a 5 and a half foot wide plow!
Where the angle pin is? Put your wrote down there. It will work better and not as hard on cable or rope
This set up has been working great for 5 winters.
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How does it keep down pressure?
It's own weight, plus a slight downward angle from the mounting bracket.