Hydraulic or Winch?

[steeryourite]

Heres a new plow on the market
Unisteer: UTV SNOW PLOWS

 

[jcmseven]

That looks like a nice plow, but unfortunately, all these hydraulic plows are cost prohibitive for those who live in a sporadic snow area. Where I live, we may go two or three years with only small snows then have a year like this one with 3 15" snows so far and likely more to come. I like having the versatility of the winch but must admit I have not been really well pleased with the durability of the winches when operating plows. I have broken three winch ropes and one cable and also popped (broke) an anchor bolt on a winch mount. I am not abusive on equipment and feel this is most likely a result of placing the winch in a difficult spot. Lifting a 100# blade 10 inches multiple times is probably harder on a winch than pulling a stump 20 feet out of a hole or pulling a vehicle out a few times. As long as the purchaser recognizes this concern, he/she should be happy with the winch operated system. Although there is no down pressure, most of these blades plow at a downward angle making them pretty good for cleaning snow, unless very icy, down to pavement.

John M

 

[KeithT]

I have a plow raised by a winch. My issue is not lack of down pressure, but rather the switch that stops the winch when the plow is raised. When fist going out to plow from a heated garage snow melts around this switch and then freezes. This has several times made the switch inoperable until I heat the switch (usually just blowing on it).

Not a huge deal but that is the reason I would go hydraulic for my needs. I do have a long drive and get a lot of snow though.

 

[Bedlam]

Ill give then credit they demonstrated with some crusty wetish snow. Not the usual powder stuff