GREAT machine!!...and fun video. I agree they are tanks and so impressive with the gearing and 4wd system. I bought a 2000 KQ 300 in green from Michigan in 2013 with a 1000 miles on it. I made a project out of it and tried to go all OEM parts minus shocks (couldn't find any) and tires (Bear Claws)...with the 4x4 front diff lock mod. It's a GREAT machine and I'll keep it forever. They are small, nibble, and fun to ride. Merci
With an atv, it's really more about traction than power. Of course power does matter, but even a small 250cc 4x4 will push snow just fine, as long as you're getting good traction. I added diamond style v-bar tire chains to the rear tires on my Grizzly, this thing is absolutely impressive now when it comes to pushing snow. Now I can simply drive up to a large heavy mound of snow, stop in front of it, drop the blade and power right through it without a problem... I mean, I'm talking piles of snow I would've had to approach with plenty of speed before in order to even have a chance of moving them, let alone pushing them for long distances. I can slow down to a dead stop, and then speed up again without spinning the tires, even up a grade if need be.. I highly recommend atv tire chains to anybody having traction issues, they really are amazing!
When these stock Dunlop tires (from 1994) finally go bald, I'm going to put some big-horn style SXS tires on. 3 years plowing with this thing and it handles it all!
True. I got tired of getting stuck or spinning tires on the snow so I purchased some tracks for the sportman. Can go through 2 + feet of snow. It's like a snowmobile with a plow.
Yeah e-bay is 99% of what I use for used stuff... the same basic KQ300 was from 1987 up to 2003 , and the ArcticCat 300 is the same machine mechanically other than the rear suspension setup.
Can you tell me the exact model plow you used, to interchange with this warn mount kit. I ordered the warn 37842 mount, but not sure what plow base works with this. I heard you say tusk plow but was wandering if there was a specific model you used or another plow base tube that will work with the warn mount.
Hey man! Great build and nice machine. I am about to add a fan to my KQ300. I wanted to run a toggle switch off of the ignition similar to what you did with the lights on yours. I am electrically retarded. Can you explain why you created a jumper on the ground? Why not just ground to the frame? Thank in advance for the help!
One less ground to chase later. I typically piggy-back grounds to a known ground just to keep things cleaner/easier, but you can go direct to the frame if needed.
GREAT machine!!...and fun video. I agree they are tanks and so impressive with the gearing and 4wd system. I bought a 2000 KQ 300 in green from Michigan in 2013 with a 1000 miles on it. I made a project out of it and tried to go all OEM parts minus shocks (couldn't find any) and tires (Bear Claws)...with the 4x4 front diff lock mod. It's a GREAT machine and I'll keep it forever. They are small, nibble, and fun to ride. Merci
agreed best quad ever made!!
The Bulldog winch mount was was great to see! That’s step 1 before I get a plow!! I just got a 95 KQ 300 last weekend. Thanks for posting this!!🏆
i have a 1994 300 amazing little tank of a quad pulls like a transport truck
With an atv, it's really more about traction than power. Of course power does matter, but even a small 250cc 4x4 will push snow just fine, as long as you're getting good traction.
I added diamond style v-bar tire chains to the rear tires on my Grizzly, this thing is absolutely impressive now when it comes to pushing snow.
Now I can simply drive up to a large heavy mound of snow, stop in front of it, drop the blade and power right through it without a problem... I mean, I'm talking piles of snow I would've had to approach with plenty of speed before in order to even have a chance of moving them, let alone pushing them for long distances. I can slow down to a dead stop, and then speed up again without spinning the tires, even up a grade if need be..
I highly recommend atv tire chains to anybody having traction issues, they really are amazing!
When these stock Dunlop tires (from 1994) finally go bald, I'm going to put some big-horn style SXS tires on. 3 years plowing with this thing and it handles it all!
True. I got tired of getting stuck or spinning tires on the snow so I purchased some tracks for the sportman. Can go through 2 + feet of snow. It's like a snowmobile with a plow.
Very cool machine and doing a great job on the snow! 👍
Thanks 👍
Can you still get parts for that king quad?
engine/mechanical stuff yes - but trim and plastics not so much.
eBay is ur bestfriend when searching parts for these Quads. Good luck
Yeah e-bay is 99% of what I use for used stuff... the same basic KQ300 was from 1987 up to 2003 , and the ArcticCat 300 is the same machine mechanically other than the rear suspension setup.
awesome!
Can you tell me the exact model plow you used, to interchange with this warn mount kit. I ordered the warn 37842 mount, but not sure what plow base works with this. I heard you say tusk plow but was wandering if there was a specific model you used or another plow base tube that will work with the warn mount.
It's a Tusk "City Slicker" I don't think they make it anymore, it's 48" wide.
I want!
Very nice 👍
Hey man! Great build and nice machine. I am about to add a fan to my KQ300. I wanted to run a toggle switch off of the ignition similar to what you did with the lights on yours. I am electrically retarded. Can you explain why you created a jumper on the ground? Why not just ground to the frame? Thank in advance for the help!
One less ground to chase later. I typically piggy-back grounds to a known ground just to keep things cleaner/easier, but you can go direct to the frame if needed.
Better than nothing.🤔
Beats shoveling!