Choosing the right ATV snow plow comes down to five decisions: the blade size, how the plow mounts to your machine, whether you run a straight blade or a V plow, how you raise and lower it, and whether you buy a complete system or build your own. The quick version: pick a blade wider than your machine’s front tire stance, which is 50 to 60 inches for most ATVs and 60 to 80 inches for UTVs, match the mount to your exact make, model, and year, and add a winch if you would rather flip a switch than pull a handle.
HitchDoc Outdoors builds complete Eagle Plow systems from American steel, matched to your machine and ready to install, or you can spec each part yourself. This guide walks through every one of those choices so you order once and order right.
Key Takeaways
- Pick a blade wider than your front tire stance so the angled blade still clears a path for your tires.
- Blade sizes run 50, 54, and 60 inches for ATVs and 60, 66, 72, and 80 inches for UTVs. Any Eagle blade fits any Eagle system.
- Match the mount to your exact make, model, and year, and choose front-mount or mid-mount based on your machine and how you want to run it.
- You raise and lower the plow with either a winch or a manual hand-lift kit. A winch costs more and most people are glad they bought it.
- Buy a complete system matched to your machine, or build your own from a mount, push tube, and blade.
How do you choose the right ATV snow plow?
Picture the job first. A long gravel driveway you need cleared before work is a different problem than a paved lot or a couple of neighbors’ places. Once you know what you are clearing and what you are clearing it with, the rest of the decisions fall into place, because every one of them traces back to your machine and your snow.
There are really only five questions to answer: how wide a blade, how it mounts, straight or V, winch or hand-lift, and complete system or build your own. None of them is complicated once you know your machine. The sections below take them one at a time. If you would rather not work through it alone, you can always measure your machine, call (800) 446-8222, and have someone who builds these walk you through it.
Complete system or build your own?
There are two ways to buy an Eagle Plow, and they suit two kinds of buyers.
A complete plow system bundles everything you need: the mount, the push tube, and the blade, matched to your exact ATV or UTV and ready to install. You pick your machine, it ships as a kit, and you are not chasing down parts that may or may not work together. For most people, this is the easy, right answer.
The build-your-own path is for owners who want to spec each piece, reuse a mount they already have, or upgrade a blade down the road. Because any Eagle blade fits any Eagle system, the parts are modular, so you can start with what you need and change it later. If you already know your way around your machine, this gives you full control.
Either way, you end up with the same three pieces working together. The only question is whether you want them picked for you or pick them yourself.
What size blade do you need?
This is the question people get wrong most often, and the fix is simple. Measure the width of your machine from the outside of one front tire to the outside of the other. Then pick a blade wider than that number, so when you angle the blade it still clears a path for your tires instead of dropping snow right back in front of them.
The sizes break down like this: 50, 54, and 60 inches for ATVs, and 60, 66, 72, and 80 inches for UTVs. A wider machine needs a wider blade. Put a 50 inch blade on a wide UTV and you will spend the winter re-plowing your own tire tracks, so do not undersize it to save a few dollars. If you want the full method and a size-by-machine breakdown, see our guide on what size plow blade you need. You can also shop Eagle blades directly.
Front-mount or mid-mount?
The mount is how the plow attaches to your machine, and Eagle offers both front-mount and mid-mount options depending on what you ride.
A front-mount sits out at the front of the machine. It tends to lift the blade higher and is easy to get to. A mid-mount tucks the mount under the machine, more like a skid plate, and many owners leave it on year-round because it stays out of the way. Both clear snow the same once the blade is down. Most people choose based on which they would rather live with: easier access and more lift, or a mount that disappears under the machine and stays put. Match it to your exact model on the Eagle mounts page, since the mount is the most machine-specific part of the system.
Straight blade, V plow, and power-angle
Most owners run a straight blade, and for most driveways and lots it is all you need. The Eagle straight blade has five positions: straight ahead for stockpiling and pushing snow forward, or angled left or right to windrow snow off to one side so you are not shoving the same pile around twice. Tony from HitchDoc Outdoors explains exactly why those five positions matter in one of the company’s own videos, and it is worth two minutes before you buy.
A V plow is the heavier-duty option. It can knock through deep, packed drifts in a V and scoop in a U, which earns its keep on bigger properties and tougher snow. For most homeowners, a straight blade is plenty.
Either way, you can angle the blade by hand or add the self-contained hydraulic power-angle pack, which lets you change the blade angle from the seat instead of climbing off in the cold to do it by hand. On a long driveway where you are angling the blade over and over, that pack pays for itself in comfort fast.
Do you need a winch?
You raise and lower the plow one of two ways: a winch or a manual hand-lift kit. Both work. The hand-lift is cheaper and mechanical, and you pull a handle to lift the blade. A winch lets you raise and lower the blade from the controls without getting off the machine.
Here is the honest take: a winch costs more up front, and after one storm of reaching down to yank a handle every time you need to back up or cross a clear patch, most people wish they had bought the winch. If you plow more than a short driveway, get the winch. It also doubles as a recovery tool the rest of the year.
Will it fit your machine?
Almost certainly, and the system is built so you can be sure. Eagle complete systems are listed by make, model, and year for Polaris, Can-Am, Honda, Arctic Cat, Suzuki, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and more, so you select your exact machine and get a kit that bolts on. If you do not see your machine, or you want one plow that can move between machines, the universal Eagle Talon system is built to fit a wide range of ATVs and UTVs.
Two tips before you order. Measure your front tire stance so you size the blade right, and if you have any doubt about fitment, call (800) 446-8222 or use the contact form. Fitment is the one place you do not want to guess, and the team would rather confirm it than have you send a kit back.
Why buy a complete Eagle Plow system
When you buy an Eagle Plow, you are buying from the company that actually builds it. HitchDoc Outdoors cuts, welds, and paints these systems from American steel in the Midwest, and the same people who make them answer the phone when you have a fitment question. That is a different thing than a catalog brand stocking someone else’s blade. You can read more on the About Us page.
Complete systems start at $649.99 for the universal Eagle Talon ATV system, with most brand-specific kits landing in the $700s, and US ground shipping is free on orders over $100. Ready to set yours up? Start with a complete plow system matched to your machine, or build your own from the ground up.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a complete Eagle Plow system cost?
Complete systems start at $649.99 for the universal Eagle Talon ATV system, and most brand-specific complete kits land in the $700s. Prices change, so check the live complete plow systems listings for the current number on your machine.
Can I put a snow plow on any ATV or UTV?
Most machines are covered. Eagle systems are sold by make, model, and year for the major brands, and the universal Eagle Talon system fits a wide range if your exact machine is not listed or you want to move the plow between machines. When in doubt, measure your machine and call (800) 446-8222 to confirm.
Do I need a winch to run a snow plow?
No. You can raise and lower the blade with a manual hand-lift kit instead. A winch is the nicer option because you lift the blade from the controls without getting off, and most people who plow regularly are glad they bought one.
What size plow blade do I need?
Measure from the outside of one front tire to the outside of the other, then pick a blade wider than that so the angled blade clears your tires. That usually means 50 to 60 inches for an ATV and 60 to 80 inches for a UTV.
Straight blade or V plow?
For most driveways and lots, a straight blade with its five positions is all you need. A V plow is worth it for deep, packed drifts and bigger properties where you want to cut through snow in a V and carry it in a U.
Know your machine and your driveway? You can spec a complete Eagle Plow in about five minutes. Start with a complete system, build your own, or call (800) 446-8222 and we will walk you through it.