RTV OR COMPACT TRACTOR PLOW

[Tony H]

You're in Canada. I think bigger is better. Here in NY, i live where we get lots of Lake effect snow. My little garden tractor and in some cases the neighbors Pick-up trucks were left parked because of the snowfall. I love the little gaden tractor for its light plow that makes a nice clean job on the driveway BUT after just an 11" snowfall, the larger tractor it the tool.
How much is a plow for the UTV? It would be nice but you would still want the blower on the tractor, so you would still be putting it on and off. Eh

 

[RidgeHiker]

I don't recall much discussion in this thread regarding the actual snow condition. We can get both light and heavy wet snow here which makes a huge difference in how well my UTV can handle it. In a light snow it's much more easeful and enjoyable to use the UTV. It's quicker, more nimble, and is less tiring in that it doesn't require the concentration that the tractor does. Being in Quebec I assume that your snows are generally on the lighter side except perhaps in the swing seasons. Of course even if it's light if it get's deep enough it can be more than the UtV can handle.

 

[mike69440]

I don't recall much discussion in this thread regarding the actual snow condition. We can get both light and heavy wet snow here which makes a huge difference in how well my UTV can handle it. In a light snow it's much more easeful and enjoyable to use the UTV. It's quicker, more nimble, and is less tiring in that it doesn't require the concentration that the tractor does. Being in Quebec I assume that your snows are generally on the lighter side except perhaps in the swing seasons. Of course even if it's light if it get's deep enough it can be more than the UtV can handle.

Yes it surprising how well an RTV1100C plows. Have to get plow and frame reinforced for next winter. For our property we still need the tractor with chains and commercial duty plow. At least the tractor has a soft cab.