For most Polaris Sportsman machines, the right setup is a 60 inch Eagle straight blade on the mid-mount system, and that’s the complete kit at $796.95. The 50 inch blade only makes sense on older 400 and 500 machines. Two things trip people up. First, every Sportsman complete system we build is a mid-mount that bolts to the belly and stays on year-round, so if you want the Gen II front mount instead, you’ll build the system from parts rather than buy a bundle. Second, if you’re on a 570, you’ll find two different kits that both list your machine. They’re the same price and the same blade. Below is how to tell which one you actually want.
Key Takeaways
- Go 60 inch on any Sportsman 450 and up. The 50 inch is for older 400 and 500 machines.
- Angled, a 60 inch Eagle blade cuts a 52.5 inch path. That’s the number to measure against, not the 60.
- Every Sportsman complete system is a mid-mount, and the belly plate stays on year-round as a skid plate.
- Own a 570? Two kits list it, PAM-2411 and PAM-2414, both $796.95. Call us and we’ll pick the right one.
- Want a front mount? The Gen II fits 27 Sportsman variants at $128.95, but you’ll build the system yourself.
What size plow blade for a Polaris Sportsman?
Sixty inch, for almost everybody.
The rule we give people is simple. Measure your machine outside to outside of the front tire stance, then get a blade wider than that so the angled blade still clears a path for your tires. On a modern Sportsman that lands you at 60 every time. We only build the 50 inch complete system for the older 400 and 500 machines from 2004 to 2014, because those are narrower.
Here’s what’s in the 60. Reversible wear bar, skid shoes, trip springs, a rubber flap, and plow markers. Five blade positions, rotating thirty degrees each way. Four pitch settings on bolt-on stops, which matters more than people expect on gravel, because pitch changes how the cutting edge attacks the surface.
There’s a 54 inch in between, if you’re building your own rather than buying a bundle. It’s a fair pick for a narrow machine or a tight garage, but it’s not what we bundle for a Sportsman, and there’s a reason. Which brings us to the number nobody talks about.
The number that actually matters: angled cut width
This is the part most buying guides get wrong, and it’s worth two minutes.
People compare blade width to tire stance. A 60 inch blade on a machine that’s 48 inches wide, plenty of margin, right? But you almost never plow with the blade straight. You plow angled, so the snow rolls off to one side instead of building up in front of you. And the moment you angle a blade, the path it cuts gets narrower.
Here’s what our straight blades actually cut once they’re angled:
- 50 inch blade: 43.75 inch angled cut
- 54 inch blade: 47.25 inch angled cut
- 60 inch blade: 52.5 inch angled cut
Look at that 50 inch line again. Angled, it clears 43.75 inches. A Sportsman 570 is wider than that at the front tires. So the blade that looks like it covers your machine actually leaves your own front tire running outside the cut, packing down the windrow you just made. You go back over it. Every pass.
That’s why we bundle the 60 on a Sportsman and why the 50 stops at the older 400 and 500 machines. Measure your Sportsman outside-to-outside at the front tires and hold it against 52.5, not against 60. Most come in comfortably under.
Worth re-measuring if you’ve fitted wider tires or a lift. Both push your stance out past stock. And if the number gets close to 52.5, we covered how to size an ATV or UTV plow blade in more depth, or you can just call us.
Which kit fits your Sportsman?
Sportsman fitment splits by engine size first, then year. Start with your engine and work down. All of these are 60 inch mid-mount systems at $796.95 unless noted, and they live in the ATV complete plow systems category.
- 450 Sportsman H.O., 2016 to 2024. One kit only, PAM-2411. The Sportsman ETX from 2015 is on this one too.
- 570 Sportsman, any trim, 2014 to 2025. Two kits list it. See the next section before you order.
- 550 Sportsman, 2009 to 2014. PAM-2414, including Touring, X2 and XP.
- 850 Sportsman, 2009 to 2024. PAM-2414, including Touring, X2, High Lifter, and the 850 Scrambler and Scrambler XP.
- 800 Sportsman and 6×6, 2011 to 2014. Its own kit, separate from the others.
- 500 to 800 Sportsman, Magnum, Touring and X2, 1992 to 2014. The older-machine kit.
- 400 to 500 Sportsman and Touring, 2004 to 2014. The 50 inch mid-mount at $746.95, and the only Sportsman kit where 50 is right.
Every product page carries a year-by-year fitment table down to the trim level, so check yours before ordering. A 570 Sportsman Touring from 2022 and one from 2019 are listed as separate line items for a reason.
If you own a 570, read this part
The 570 is the most common Sportsman out there, and it shows up in two different complete systems.
PAM-2411 is listed as the 450 to 570 kit for 2014 to 2025. PAM-2414 is listed as the 550 to 850 kit for 2009 to 2025. Pull up the fitment tables on both and you’ll see nearly the entire 570 range on each one: base, SP, Premium, Touring, Ultimate Trail, Ultimate Utility, Utility, X2, Big Boss 6×6 and 6×6. Same $796.95. Same 60 inch blade. Both mid-mount.
So which one? Honestly, we’d rather you call than guess. The blade and push tube are identical between them. The mid-mount belly plate is the piece cut to your specific machine, so that’s the part worth getting right. Give us a call at (800) 446-8222, or send us your year, model and trim and we’ll tell you which SKU goes in the cart. Thirty seconds on the phone beats shipping a mount plate back.
Two things do separate them cleanly. If you’re on a 2014 model year 570, only PAM-2414 lists that year. And if you’re on a 450 H.O., only PAM-2411 covers you.
Mid-mount or front mount on a Sportsman?
Two real options, and they don’t work the same way.
The mid-mount is what every Sportsman complete system uses. It’s a two-plate setup. A model-specific plate in 11 gauge steel bolts to the belly of the machine, and a universal push tube mount plate carries the quick-latch brackets so the blade comes on and off fast. The belly plate stays on year-round and does double duty as a steel skid plate. It won’t get in the way of an oil change or eat your ground clearance. The push tube mount plate comes off after the season, and it’s replaceable on its own as part number 0200 if you ever bend one.
The Gen II front mount bolts to the front of the frame instead. It’s 7 gauge steel with grade 5 hardware and the same quick-latch idea, and you hook up standing rather than on the ground. Some front mounts we’d recommend pulling in the off-season to get your clearance back. It lifts by winch only, no hand-lift option.
Now the part you won’t find on a comparison chart. We do make a Gen II front mount for the Sportsman. It’s $128.95 and it covers 27 Sportsman variants from roughly 2005 through 2025, from the Twin and the 400 up through the 850, including X2, XP, Touring, 6×6, Ultimate Trail and the 850 Scrambler XP. What we don’t build is a front-mount complete system for the Sportsman. So if the front mount is what you want, you spec it from parts instead of buying a bundle. Our guide to complete systems versus building your own walks through that path, and front-mount versus mid-mount covers the trade-off in more depth.
Honest take: for a Sportsman that mostly clears a driveway, the mid-mount is the easier answer and it’s the one we bundle. The front mount earns its keep if you’d rather not crawl under the machine to hook up.
Do you need a winch?
You need a lift. Whether it’s a winch is up to you, unless you’ve gone front mount, in which case it’s a winch.
On the mid-mount you can run either an Eagle Hand Lift Kit at $203.95 or a winch. The hand lift is a 3/4 inch handle tube and a 3/8 inch lifting link that ties into the push tubes, with adjustable handle height and a float position you set with the bumper strap. It works. It’s the cheap way in.
A 2500 pound winch handles blade duty on a Sportsman without complaint, and it’s $226.95, or $273.95 with a strap. Check your mount’s part number before ordering. A suffix of -3 caps you at 2500 pounds, a -4 caps you at 3500, and a -1 means the winch mount already comes with the plow mount so you don’t need a second one.
Our full breakdown of winch versus hand-lift and what size to get goes deeper. Short version: if your driveway is longer than a couple of truck lengths, get the winch.
What it costs
Straight numbers for a Sportsman, as of today.
- 60 inch mid-mount complete system: $796.95
- 50 inch mid-mount complete system, older 400 to 500 machines: $746.95
- Eagle Hand Lift Kit: $203.95, push tube not included
- Eagle 2500 pound winch: $226.95, or $273.95 with strap
- Gen II front plow mount, if you’re building your own: $128.95
So a typical 570 lands around $1,000.90 with the complete system and a hand lift, or about $1,071 with a 2500 pound winch and strap, plus a winch mount if yours doesn’t include one. Free ground shipping over $100 either way.
Prices move. Check the product page before you plan around a number.
What about the universal Talon kit?
The Eagle Talon Universal ATV system is $649.99 and adjusts from 50 to 60 inches, with a claw mount that fits most ATVs and a double-locking blade position lever. The mount stays on year-round without getting in the way of trail riding.
It’s a good kit. But if your Sportsman is on the list above, we’d point you at the model-specific mid-mount instead. A plate cut for your exact machine fits better than a universal claw, and that matters when you’re pushing a heavy wet drift and the load is going into the frame. The Talon earns its place when your machine isn’t covered, or when one plow has to move between two different ATVs.
Where to start
Find your engine size and year in the ATV complete plow systems and check the fitment table on the product page. On a 570, call us first. If you’re after the front mount, start with Build Your Eagle Plow System. And if you’re still weighing blade size, mount style or straight versus V across the whole lineup, our guide to choosing the right ATV or UTV snow plow takes the decisions in order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size plow blade do I need for a Polaris Sportsman 570?
A 60 inch blade. Angled, it cuts a 52.5 inch path, which clears the front tire stance on a 570 with room to spare. Two complete systems list the 570, PAM-2411 and PAM-2414, both at $796.95 with the same blade, so call (800) 446-8222 with your year and trim and we’ll confirm which mount plate is yours.
Does the Eagle plow mount stay on my Sportsman year-round?
The mid-mount belly plate does, and it works as a steel skid plate while it’s on there. It won’t interfere with an oil change or cost you ground clearance. The push tube mount plate comes off after the season if you want it off. Gen II front mounts are different, and some are best removed in the off-season for clearance.
Can I put a front-mount plow on a Polaris Sportsman?
Yes. We make the Gen II front plow mount for 27 Sportsman variants from about 2005 through 2025, at $128.95. There just isn’t a bundled front-mount complete system for the Sportsman, so you’d spec the mount, push tube, blade and winch through the Build Your Own path. The Gen II lifts by winch only.
Will an Eagle plow fit my Sportsman if I’ve got a lift kit or bigger tires?
The mount bolts to the frame, so that part is unchanged. What changes is your front tire stance, which gets wider. Measure it and compare against the 52.5 inch angled cut width of the 60 inch blade. If you’re close to that number, call us before ordering.
Do I have to buy a winch with a Sportsman plow?
Not with the mid-mount. You can run the $203.95 Eagle Hand Lift Kit instead. You do need a winch with the Gen II front mount or a V plow, since both are winch lift only.