Instead of waiting till you have all the snow piled up at the end of the driveway, first start out plowing there. You will have less to push and not make a big mess. Then push your driveway out. If you push a little at a time to the side, you won't have to do all that clean up at the end. Less wear and tear on the little four wheeler too.
My neighbor told me a trick and that is to take the rope off the winch for winter and use a heavy duty ratchet strap for lifting the plow. Works pretty good and better than wearing out the rope.
I like that plow set up it's pretty simple overall. I have a 2019 Northstar. I had them wire in an aftermarket winch so I got the remote and a switch, glad you could do that on your own. That thing took out that pile you made pretty nicely. Nice video thank you
Nice set up. I had a plow on my 700xp Ranger and it did an awesome job. Wished I had a cab model, but still way better than a blower! It never gave me any trouble no matter how deep the snow was.
Install a 2" tow strap on your winch drum. I purchased a 2" x 20' strap with hooks on either end. Both hooks have a safety latch. The winch should hold 8 or 10 feet of strap no problem. Put one on the winch and save the other for a spare but I'll warn you, they last a real long time so you might have the other half lost before you need it. Start cutting the strap on a sharp angle about 8" from the cut end and leave a shoe lace sized piece about 2" long on the end. Melt the cut edges with a lighter or torch so it doesn't fray and make the shoe lace part tight and round. Install the shoelace and into the cable stay on the winch and tighten the Allen screw. Let the winch pull the strap in and voila! The first few times you lift the plow, it might seem like the strap or winch is slipping but it's actually just the strap winding up a little tighter on the drum of the winch. After that tightening has happened you'll never have to worry about it again.
I really like that stopper on the winch cable. Also I like the grease on the synthetic rope as well. Mine lasted me all last year(a first) and hoping it last this winter as well. I always have a new one ready to go just in case.
Stopper works great, no worries of over winding it. I snapped the rope once last year, (pushing slush and lifting) tied a knot and melted the ends with a torch and kept going!
Newer models come with ride command with plow mode. Automatically lifts the blade when in reverse and lowers it when in drive. Also has a back drag feature that basically reversed the lift/lower functions.
Before you kick the lever back with your foot, try hooking the winch up to the plow and push your up button. See if that will lock it in place. Nice video
I can, I think most of the pivot weight is on the lower hooks. It’s a tight fit (no slop 👍) I usually have to pop it back off with a little help from a 2x4.
I'm with you, I couldn't believe how much it moved and how easy it moved it. I have a bobcat so I won't be getting a blade for my new ranger. Nice video
Nice setup. I also have the 18 North Star and love this Utv. I got the full lift and side to side hydraulic with poly plow setup. Going back I would like to have did the winch then the hydro lift but the side to side is very nice.
@@crazydave4455 I just put new tires on it last Fall. They are ITP mud lite tires that work even better than the oem. And the the oem worked pretty good.
Thanks for your excellent demonstration i work at small used car lots and Polaris is nice little machine we will definitely buy one lots better than old Chevy snow plow thanks from Toronto
This one didn’t come equipped with a winch and the Polaris 4500 winch only came with a wireless key fob. I didn’t like relying on a battery powered remote, although it is real handy loading stuff by yourself.
Possibly looking to buy one soon for riding and plowing I have a 400 foreman Honda 4 wheeler I’ve plowed for years I’ve found out keeping plow straight on like the big snow bank easier to control smaller angled bites seems to do nice !
I have had a plow on my utv for 3 seasons. The best thing to do is get a boat trailer winch strap. $20 on eBay. I cut it in half and it has lasted 3 year. The problem with cable and plowing you will unspool it to far when you let the plow down then it bits the cable.
I’ve seen them, I’m sure there nice. Some day I’ll add the hydraulic kit to this one. I knew someone that worked at Polaris at the time I bought it, so I didn’t get completely robbed on the accessories 😂
Just ordered a 2021 NS ultimate. Still on the fence about a plow. Have a tractor with no cab for back up. The heated cab sure would be nice. Have a 2012 Polaris 800 i bought new. No doors on it. Never had a problem with belts, clutch etc. but I don’t drive like an idiot. Lol Looks like you have some jealous viewers that are worried about what you drive. Thanks for the video. Might just pull the trigger on the plow.
I’m sure you will enjoy it. I bought the plow with the next house in mind (long driveway) You are right on, about abusing equipment, if you take care of it, you will likely have no issues. (What ever brand) I don’t get the trolls in the comments, so they hate the brand and come to watch it just to complain? I enjoy watching the different brands, have to have competition. Thanks for stopping by Jack. 👍 enjoy the new Ranger.
I have the year before yours/2011 that I bought in 2012 and got the plow at the time...didn't mess with it that much, but for grading sandy soil around the house I am building and pushing snow a few times...don't honestly care for it, but I have 150 foot of gravel driveway and I just don't like snow piled up and the rocks it winds up collecting...if I had asphalt driveway/or could afford one anyway..I'd probably be more into it. I would rather run a snow blower for 2 hours than deal with the aftermath in the spring of grading the rocks which I do with a 8 foot wide pallet I drag behind the Polaris which really kicks ass (James Hardie pallet from 4x10' sheets I used on the porch ceiling and soffits)...I put 3/4 marine plywood on the top of mine and stand on it frequently to trim trees, branches etc along the trails here I keep cleared off on 50 acres. I like the UTV, but the plow on gravel in upstate NY, not really digging it honestly...maybe I'll give it another try this winter and see if I change my mind...haven't used it but a hand full of times on snow honestly...works decent on my dad's driveway which is asphalt, but only when I tilt it to right or left on the first notch of the plow...otherwise it just spills snow like crazy out both sides.
Thanks Earl. The new ranger Northstar finally came in the end of October. Been loving it for hunting. I added light bar front rack and brush guard. And a headache rack with winch. The winch sure was nice loading deer by myself. Still waiting on the plow. The plow and electric tilt is in but the plow frame is on national back order like everything else it seems. My friends use the skid shoes on the plow and don’t have much gravel problems. My tractor blade gets some off the driveway and in the grass. In the spring I put the box blade on the tractor and just pull any gravel back into drive then grade with it in the spring. I have about 500 yards of drive ways. No snow in sight yet for my area. (Iowa) loving the North Star cab and heat! No problems. have about 600 miles on it now. Best of luck and hope you don’t have to push to much snow. I just hope I see my plow this winter!
Plow on my kawasaki brute force 750 here but getting old enough to really appreciate your cab...Only thing I do different is to punch on through the end of driveway then shallow U turns to push snow back to ditch.
It gets tough when we get those prolonged sub zero cold snaps. But if you have never played in the snow, I would recommend coming up at least once, rent a snowmobile, get out ice fishing just for the story and experience 👍
@@crazydave4455 That actually sounds like a blast. I would love to ice fish. And ride some snow mobiles. I’ve rode my four-wheeler on a little snow but nothing compared to what y’all have up there. It just sleets and ices over more down here I would probably also shovel someone’s side walk or something for free just to say I’ve shoveled snow ⛄️
I was impressed by how much snow it could push and how easy it did it. But like you said it's definitely not very cost effective if all you want it for is to push snow. I'm torn between getting a small tractor w/ a loader & scrape blade versus a SxS like this. The pros to the tractor is that I can do more work like spreading gravel, hauling mulch, bush hogging, repair my driveway, etc but you can't joy ride on it or take on any trails like you can a SxS. Decisions, decisions.....If only I could afford both.
I bought a 2022 Polaris Northstar Big Game edition and I found out I don't have that front brush guard plate that allows for the snow plow to mount. You mentioned this was standard...well I spent $40K and this weekend I purchased the Glacier snow plow/blade....and I don't have anywhere to mount it. I'm pissed as hell because now I have to buy the front brush guard assembly.
It didn’t have the brush guard? I bought this set up 4 years ago and do remember it being confusing what pieces equaled what kit. Had to get the pro HD mount and choose a blade, but the mount snapped right on to brush guard bumper that is on the machine.
@@crazydave4455 Yes Dave....after seeing your video I now see why I can''t hook up. I don't have the front assembly for it. I need Polaris p/n 2885105 to slide the Glacier mount/and blade into. I bought the Glacier Pro HD plow frame p/n 2889308 and the poly blade p/n 2879317 already.....but unless you have the 2885105 nothing will hook up. I've got over $2k in the pro hd mount and poly blade and the front brush guard is going to be another $700. I bought a 2022 Polaris Northstar Big Game and it should have had it ready to go for the $40K I spent on this Northstar.
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You need to hook up a blower? The problem I had with turning my blade in the past is that it puts so much pressure on the arm that it bent it and eventually broke the welds.
Do you have part numbers for that plow and mount? I just purchased my first Ranger, 2017 XP 900, It has the nylon winch, front and rear glass, and canvas doors. I will be adding the OE heater/defroster kit this fall. This will be my only means of snow removal this winter in WI. Thanks
Frame is 2883255, plow is 2879874 Earlier styles like yours (cut off 17 model year) may require mount 2879106 I would get a catalog and / or verify those parts and fit with your dealer / seller. Congratulations on your new purchase!
I got a plow with my 2011 one and it's connect up seems to be better based on what I am seeing here, but debateable I suppose not having it side by side to compare. I have an after market winch and I have the at the 2012 time line ...their plow and hook up bar I vaguely recall installing. I didn't start really using this plow until the last 2 years and on occasion...personally I think the plow sucks given you can't easily manipulate it right or left without getting out to adjust it and plowing up in piles is not that appealing to me when you have 100 foot runs or more to plow as it's more than this 800 ranger can push if the snow is of any depth. It's good for short runs and I like using it for grading the sandy soil here and that's about it...I have gravel driveway and pushing snow over gravel sucks too, it grabs onto the rocks and leaves a mess after it melts. Plows are okay on paved or concrete for short runs...if I had to do it all over again, I'd pass on the 1000 bucks that thing cost me when I got it, but I can say it's been used to my advantage doing some light grading too..so whenever it breaks, it won't break my heart...I won't get another I know that. Nice you have a heated cab...I got mine for around 12K though, I didn't spend what they are asking now for them...the UTV's are nice, but their price points are far beyond their worth in my opinion when you are going past 15K unless you use them year round and I doubt they will hold up to high demands like that...if I had to do that I'd have gone with a bobcat that can do a whole lot more/skidsteer that is. These things are lightweights, but handy none the less. Nice video!
Yep. If buying only for work, bobcat is money better spent. This is an all around toy, trail riding etc. Someone in the family has mobility issues and this allows them to get out.
Does your machine jerk when you take off slow like the belts slipping. Ive been in several Polaris side by sides over the years and everyone one of them jerked on take off and the whole time we would be riding you could smell what smelt like the belt burning on every one ive rode in. I know they're notorious for belt trouble im just wondering if they've improved any.
It can be a little jumpy if you are trying to inch it along. The newer ones have a 3 position throttle switch, while in the work setting stretches the throttle response out so the pedal is more forgiving. Only time I smelt (rubber smell, belt?) was during break in period after high speed runs. Dads 2013 has 11,000 miles and counting so I’m hoping this 18 is as good 😂 I may do the Gilomen Innovations ECU and clutch kit, may help.
@@crazydave4455 i been thinking about buying a northstar i had a Yamaha viking and just sold it it was a really good machine other than the exhaust bolts kept coming loose. Thanks for the info i may give Polaris a try.
Shane Parnell I use a Polaris Ranger to plow snow for six years now with nearly ten thousand miles on it and I just changed my first belt this season so that's not a bad record I'd say.
A belt is going to be jumpy by the nature of that design. If you want to be able to inch up to something get a hydrostatic trans like kubota. Belts burn because operators don't know what they are doing
Nice set up, been using Atv's and Utv's for decades plowing snow. You would save a lot of time to be plowing with bladed angle almost 99% of the time. When coming right out of the shop, starting to windrow snow over to lawn, taking just over half a blade on each pass after first one, will save time and easier on machine. Again nice set up, and way better than shoveling lol
WOuld you mind sharing where you found the switch and plug to tap into the wiring harness please ? I have the same machine and would love to wire the rocker switch in for the same reasons .
I picked up the switch from my local power sports dealer, you can find them easily on Amazon for around 10 bucks. Just search winch switch, it’s just a rocker switch. I looked at the wiring diagram for the hydraulic tilt and lift kit, pulled the cup holders out, found the factory plug that would plug into that kit and cut it out. Than hardwired the rocker switch into it. You can probably order the other end of that plug somewhere, i lost patience and just hardwired it. Good luck Shawn.
Different classes in my opinion. Bobcat makes good stuff, if I recall in the video I said buy a used bobcat (skid steer) better value for the money if moving snow is your primary goal. I know which one I’d rather trail ride in the woods and it’s not the one that tops out at 35 mph… for me in a light work application (toy) this has been good.
@@crazydave4455 All true and good points. They only made those Polaris Brutus/Bobcat 3650 from 2013 thru 2019. Then Polaris dropped out of that market (Workhorse UTV) while Bobcat consolidated their efforts going forwards on their more capable “ToolCat” models. But for farm duty the 3650 is perfect. As to a speedy “off roading” UTV well, thats why GOD gave us the, Honda TALON !! 🫡😁
does ur ranger have electric windows in it? that is one thing i wished i could of gotten on JD835R when i was having my mid-life crisis so to speak-lol. i did go with the all hydraulic plow on mine. spendy -yes. but i wanted to go big the first time around-hehe!
Could u answer a question, is there a lot of leg room in that Polaris??? What is top speed? Would u buy another one? Appreciate any help . I have a Yamaha side by side. No leg room. Hard to get in and out.....
Leg room is ok, I’m 6’ and comfortable not much room to spare. Seat is adjustable and the steering wheel tilts, that helps. When I was shopping in 2018 I would say the can an defender has more leg room and is easier to get into. Speed is limited at 65 mph. I would get one again, we trail ride it, it does good for a work machine. Accessory selection is awesome. One complaint is the cab noise in this model, drones at certain speeds.
@@karljacobson1575 Around here the dealers tend to have the major brands under one roof. Makes it nice to compare the models side by side. Good luck, happy shopping.
Personally I would have angle plowed the whole thing instead of shoving it all to the end, but that’s me. Also, please don’t let your dog get hit, made me nervous every time he ran I to the road
Oh man... when the dog jumps into the road and then the black truck drives by a few seconds later.... I watched my dog get hit by a car once so that freaks me out now
Ok for light fluffy snow, but for 2 feet of lake effect snow in Buffalo buy an old Jeep cj7 with a 6 ft Meyers plow. Probably for less than half the cost of this toy.
I have a 2015 Ranger 800 6x6 and live in the Lake Erie Snow belt in NW PA. Christmas of 17 we had 5' of snow and my 6x6 did an excellent job plowing snow.
Too big. . I like my atv with plow more than my ranger 1000 with plow. It is better for sidewalks and tighter spaces. Jeep would be too big unless your doing some commercial properties.
@@perrylund4889 ended up picking a Northstar because in the long run, it is cheaper than buying a less accessorized one and adding the accessories yourself. Main reason for getting it, is someone in the family is paralyzed on one side and this allows them to get out in the woods, trail ride etc. also why it’s a Ranger, the bench seat makes it easier to get in and out.
I like Hondas and shopped them at the time, but there accessories were lacking, had big door gaps etc. (this cab is dust tight) also a lot of complaints with 16-18 models with the DCT transmission. Slipped clutch discs. Belt is easier and cheaper to deal with.
I’m impressed with how much it can push. Very good video
Thanks. Pushed better than I thought!
Instead of waiting till you have all the snow piled up at the end of the driveway, first start out plowing there. You will have less to push and not make a big mess. Then push your driveway out. If you push a little at a time to the side, you won't have to do all that clean up at the end. Less wear and tear on the little four wheeler too.
This was to show/test what the machine can do. I usually work it sideways rather than pile it up.
exactly
My neighbor told me a trick and that is to take the rope off the winch for winter and use a heavy duty ratchet strap for lifting the plow. Works pretty good and better than wearing out the rope.
Good idea. Seems like a roller fairlead would save it, maybe Polaris likes selling parts....
@@crazydave4455 roller fairleads with snythetic rope aren't recommended
@speedball10169 That’s what I’m told. May try the strap trick. It’s been years now, only one cut and retie but it’s time to replace it.
spent 3 hours behind a snow blower this morning in -2 after watching this im like why am i not on this guys level
😂 it is nice 👍
@@crazydave4455 the guy at the end of the street in the video that was just my movie double he looked as pissed off as i was lol
@@davidpayne2469 no matter what, you get a face full of snow with a blower.
@@crazydave4455 aint that the truth
I like that plow set up it's pretty simple overall. I have a 2019 Northstar. I had them wire in an aftermarket winch so I got the remote and a switch, glad you could do that on your own. That thing took out that pile you made pretty nicely. Nice video thank you
Thanks Kapper, I’ve watched some of your Ranger videos. 👍
Good idea to add weights in the back. It feels little light when I try to plow heavy snow.
Nice set up. I had a plow on my 700xp Ranger and it did an awesome job. Wished I had a cab model, but still way better than a blower! It never gave me any trouble no matter how deep the snow was.
Install a 2" tow strap on your winch drum. I purchased a 2" x 20' strap with hooks on either end. Both hooks have a safety latch. The winch should hold 8 or 10 feet of strap no problem. Put one on the winch and save the other for a spare but I'll warn you, they last a real long time so you might have the other half lost before you need it. Start cutting the strap on a sharp angle about 8" from the cut end and leave a shoe lace sized piece about 2" long on the end. Melt the cut edges with a lighter or torch so it doesn't fray and make the shoe lace part tight and round. Install the shoelace and into the cable stay on the winch and tighten the Allen screw. Let the winch pull the strap in and voila! The first few times you lift the plow, it might seem like the strap or winch is slipping but it's actually just the strap winding up a little tighter on the drum of the winch. After that tightening has happened you'll never have to worry about it again.
That’s a good plan. I already have cut off straps laying around. 👍
I really like that stopper on the winch cable. Also I like the grease on the synthetic rope as well. Mine lasted me all last year(a first) and hoping it last this winter as well. I always have a new one ready to go just in case.
Stopper works great, no worries of over winding it.
I snapped the rope once last year, (pushing slush and lifting) tied a knot and melted the ends with a torch and kept going!
Newer models come with ride command with plow mode. Automatically lifts the blade when in reverse and lowers it when in drive. Also has a back drag feature that basically reversed the lift/lower functions.
I knew ride command auto lifted, but never saw the back drag deal. I’m sure it’s big 💵
Before you kick the lever back with your foot, try hooking the winch up to the plow and push your up button. See if that will lock it in place.
Nice video
I can, I think most of the pivot weight is on the lower hooks. It’s a tight fit (no slop 👍) I usually have to pop it back off with a little help from a 2x4.
I'm with you, I couldn't believe how much it moved and how easy it moved it. I have a bobcat so I won't be getting a blade for my new ranger. Nice video
Thanks Chuck. Bobcats are definitely a more useful tool.
Nice setup. I also have the 18 North Star and love this Utv. I got the full lift and side to side hydraulic with poly plow setup. Going back I would like to have did the winch then the hydro lift but the side to side is very nice.
Nice 👍 Thinking about doing the Gilomen Innovations tune and clutch upgrade soon. Machine does descent on the ATV trails for a work machine.
Very nice machine! My 2015 Ranger 6x6 does an amazing job plowing Lake Erie snow!
Pushed more than I thought. The 6x6 must be a beast!
@@crazydave4455 I just put new tires on it last Fall. They are ITP mud lite tires that work even better than the oem. And the the oem worked pretty good.
@@ranger6x660 nice 👍
@@crazydave4455 I’ve had the Polaris 4500 pound winch on my machine since it was new in 15 and it hasn’t given me any trouble.
@@ranger6x660 good to hear.
Thanks for taking the time to make the video
Thanks for checking it out!
Very nice video. I would want mine with a snowblower attachment
There is two companies which make the snowblower attachment 1) Massimo (China Made) 60" $3790 2) Bercomac (made in Canada) MSRP 54" $6490 72" $7990
Thanks for your excellent demonstration i work at small used car lots and Polaris is nice little machine we will definitely buy one lots better than old Chevy snow plow thanks from Toronto
I'm up in zimmerman. Nice machine and setup! I run two sportsman 570 tourings. '18 and '20
Thanks. How are the 570s riding 2 up? Very familiar with Zimmerman. Know quite a few folks around that area.
That's a great set up. I like how easy it is to hook up! Thank you for the video.
Thanks underdog
I have a go cart currently I would so love to get one of these someday so it’s easier for me to clear my driveway when it snows
This is my mid life go cart 😂 multi use!
You use your go kart to move snow
How many horses 🐎?
@@CVas-ic7vd believe they are rated at 82hp
Looking to get a similar setup, that you have here, for next year… Great video!!!
Thanks
Хорошая машинка,нужная в хозяйстве.
You should have a factory winch rocker to the left of your steering wheel next to your headlights. Unless that was part of the winter prep package...
This one didn’t come equipped with a winch and the Polaris 4500 winch only came with a wireless key fob. I didn’t like relying on a battery powered remote, although it is real handy loading stuff by yourself.
Love the Polaris plow!
you should look into the BOSS V-PLOW for a UTV. love mine
I’ve seen them, maybe when I move to a bigger property and have more to move.
Possibly looking to buy one soon for riding and plowing I have a 400 foreman Honda 4 wheeler I’ve plowed for years I’ve found out keeping plow straight on like the big snow bank easier to control smaller angled bites seems to do nice !
It’s a pretty heavy machine, pushed more than I thought I would. Nice to be behind glass when it’s cold and blowing!
Wow pretty fancy! You got more snow than we did. Merry Christmas Dave and family!🎄⛄
Kind of hit or miss around here. At the farm we got around 10 inches, few towns over less.
Thanks Shane, Merry Christmas to you guys and gals too!
Sweet ride, looks like you got a lot more snow than me. Merry Christmas.
Thanks, Merry Christmas 🎄
Pretty nice setup!!! I could have fun with that 👍 be a great cow lot scraper😎
Thank you for the video!
Merry Christmas
Thanks Ed, Merry Christmas
You should add one foot wings to make a scoop works way better for pushing piles after you windrow it
I’m very impressed with the power.what little beast.what else would you need?
I have had a plow on my utv for 3 seasons. The best thing to do is get a boat trailer winch strap. $20 on eBay. I cut it in half and it has lasted 3 year. The problem with cable and plowing you will unspool it to far when you let the plow down then it bits the cable.
Someone else mentioned using a cheap ratchet strap. I actually have cut offs of a 2”, (chopped down for hauling a car) never thought of using it. 👍
Boss all hydraulic plow .no more cable I have a Northstar with the v plow love it
I’ve seen them, I’m sure there nice. Some day I’ll add the hydraulic kit to this one. I knew someone that worked at Polaris at the time I bought it, so I didn’t get completely robbed on the accessories 😂
I have 2019 3 seater love how mine works with the boss v plow
It does a good job on your driveway
Just ordered a 2021 NS ultimate. Still on the fence about a plow. Have a tractor with no cab for back up. The heated cab sure would be nice.
Have a 2012 Polaris 800 i bought new. No doors on it. Never had a problem with belts, clutch etc. but I don’t drive like an idiot. Lol
Looks like you have some jealous viewers that are worried about what you drive.
Thanks for the video. Might just pull the trigger on the plow.
I’m sure you will enjoy it. I bought the plow with the next house in mind (long driveway) You are right on, about abusing equipment, if you take care of it, you will likely have no issues. (What ever brand) I don’t get the trolls in the comments, so they hate the brand and come to watch it just to complain? I enjoy watching the different brands, have to have competition. Thanks for stopping by Jack. 👍 enjoy the new Ranger.
I have the year before yours/2011 that I bought in 2012 and got the plow at the time...didn't mess with it that much, but for grading sandy soil around the house I am building and pushing snow a few times...don't honestly care for it, but I have 150 foot of gravel driveway and I just don't like snow piled up and the rocks it winds up collecting...if I had asphalt driveway/or could afford one anyway..I'd probably be more into it. I would rather run a snow blower for 2 hours than deal with the aftermath in the spring of grading the rocks which I do with a 8 foot wide pallet I drag behind the Polaris which really kicks ass (James Hardie pallet from 4x10' sheets I used on the porch ceiling and soffits)...I put 3/4 marine plywood on the top of mine and stand on it frequently to trim trees, branches etc along the trails here I keep cleared off on 50 acres. I like the UTV, but the plow on gravel in upstate NY, not really digging it honestly...maybe I'll give it another try this winter and see if I change my mind...haven't used it but a hand full of times on snow honestly...works decent on my dad's driveway which is asphalt, but only when I tilt it to right or left on the first notch of the plow...otherwise it just spills snow like crazy out both sides.
Thanks Earl. The new ranger Northstar finally came in the end of October. Been loving it for hunting. I added light bar front rack and brush guard. And a headache rack with winch. The winch sure was nice loading deer by myself. Still waiting on the plow. The plow and electric tilt is in but the plow frame is on national back order like everything else it seems. My friends use the skid shoes on the plow and don’t have much gravel problems. My tractor blade gets some off the driveway and in the grass. In the spring I put the box blade on the tractor and just pull any gravel back into drive then grade with it in the spring. I have about 500 yards of drive ways. No snow in sight yet for my area. (Iowa) loving the North Star cab and heat! No problems. have about 600 miles on it now.
Best of luck and hope you don’t have to push to much snow. I just hope I see my plow this winter!
Plow on my kawasaki brute force 750 here but getting old enough to really appreciate your cab...Only thing I do different is to punch on through the end of driveway then shallow U turns to push snow back to ditch.
Cab is nice 👍 I usually just work the driveway sideways as I go down. This was kind of what can it do demo.
At 12:50 you put half that snow there. Great demonstration though
I love watching snow plowing videos but I hate the cold and cold never live anywhere that got that kind of snow lol
It gets tough when we get those prolonged sub zero cold snaps. But if you have never played in the snow, I would recommend coming up at least once, rent a snowmobile, get out ice fishing just for the story and experience 👍
@@crazydave4455 That actually sounds like a blast. I would love to ice fish. And ride some snow mobiles. I’ve rode my four-wheeler on a little snow but nothing compared to what y’all have up there. It just sleets and ices over more down here I would probably also shovel someone’s side walk or something for free just to say I’ve shoveled snow ⛄️
@@jmfarmstexas9078 😂
I live in Missouri and I wish it would get cold. People think I’m crazy but I love working outside around the house when it is about 20
I was impressed by how much snow it could push and how easy it did it. But like you said it's definitely not very cost effective if all you want it for is to push snow. I'm torn between getting a small tractor w/ a loader & scrape blade versus a SxS like this. The pros to the tractor is that I can do more work like spreading gravel, hauling mulch, bush hogging, repair my driveway, etc but you can't joy ride on it or take on any trails like you can a SxS. Decisions, decisions.....If only I could afford both.
Tough one, have to figure which one you would use more.
Great video! What kind of tires?
Thanks. Factory rubber Maxxis MU’s I think, no complaints they have been good.
Good job on the driveway
Nice rig going to get one just like it but getting a angle plow so I don,t have to get out to change plow angle that's the purpose of the heated cab.
I may add that option in the future.
I bought a 2022 Polaris Northstar Big Game edition and I found out I don't have that front brush guard plate that allows for the snow plow to mount. You mentioned this was standard...well I spent $40K and this weekend I purchased the Glacier snow plow/blade....and I don't have anywhere to mount it. I'm pissed as hell because now I have to buy the front brush guard assembly.
It didn’t have the brush guard? I bought this set up 4 years ago and do remember it being confusing what pieces equaled what kit. Had to get the pro HD mount and choose a blade, but the mount snapped right on to brush guard bumper that is on the machine.
@@crazydave4455 Yes Dave....after seeing your video I now see why I can''t hook up. I don't have the front assembly for it. I need Polaris p/n 2885105 to slide the Glacier mount/and blade into. I bought the Glacier Pro HD plow frame p/n 2889308 and the poly blade p/n 2879317 already.....but unless you have the 2885105 nothing will hook up.
I've got over $2k in the pro hd mount and poly blade and the front brush guard is going to be another $700. I bought a 2022 Polaris Northstar Big Game and it should have had it ready to go for the $40K I spent on this Northstar.
@@einarreitz3571 yeah Polaris stuff is over priced. When I bought my accessories, I got them from someone who worked there, employee discount.
Good video, nice set up, but I'll stick with my john deere. Heated and air-conditioned cab. Snowblower makes easy work of removing feet of snow.
Nice sxs awesome to have when snow stay nice warm .
Beats snow blowing in your face. 😁
Very impressive, thank you for the helpful video
Thanks
Merry Christmas crazyd, cool looking ranger there, I want one of those, I do have a Polaris 4 wheeler, they are fun to have 🤘🎅👍🎄❄
Thanks Matt, Merry Christmas to you too!
@@crazydave4455 Jesus loves you guys and girls and is waiting for you to turn to him. Jesus has taken me, a broken and depressed sinner and has transformed my life for the better. Although I am a believer I still fail under temptations sometimes but I do not want you all to make the same mistake if you take this path. Jesus gives the opportunity for all of us to be saved through faith by grace. If you confess out loud that Jesus is your Lord and your Savior you can be saved. It is very important to repent of your sins and say your sorry to God and Jesus for all of the sins that you have committed. It is also very important that you ask for forgiveness and obey God and Jesus. Also it is extremely important to be baptized. I highly suggest you read John 3:5-7 and I also highly recommend reading Mark 16:16. I am just trying to spread God's word. All love. 👋
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You need to hook up a blower? The problem I had with turning my blade in the past is that it puts so much pressure on the arm that it bent it and eventually broke the welds.
Do you have part numbers for that plow and mount?
I just purchased my first Ranger, 2017 XP 900, It has the nylon winch, front and rear glass, and canvas doors. I will be adding the OE heater/defroster kit this fall.
This will be my only means of snow removal this winter in WI.
Thanks
Frame is 2883255, plow is 2879874
Earlier styles like yours (cut off 17 model year) may require mount 2879106 I would get a catalog and / or verify those parts and fit with your dealer / seller. Congratulations on your new purchase!
I got a plow with my 2011 one and it's connect up seems to be better based on what I am seeing here, but debateable I suppose not having it side by side to compare. I have an after market winch and I have the at the 2012 time line ...their plow and hook up bar I vaguely recall installing. I didn't start really using this plow until the last 2 years and on occasion...personally I think the plow sucks given you can't easily manipulate it right or left without getting out to adjust it and plowing up in piles is not that appealing to me when you have 100 foot runs or more to plow as it's more than this 800 ranger can push if the snow is of any depth. It's good for short runs and I like using it for grading the sandy soil here and that's about it...I have gravel driveway and pushing snow over gravel sucks too, it grabs onto the rocks and leaves a mess after it melts. Plows are okay on paved or concrete for short runs...if I had to do it all over again, I'd pass on the 1000 bucks that thing cost me when I got it, but I can say it's been used to my advantage doing some light grading too..so whenever it breaks, it won't break my heart...I won't get another I know that. Nice you have a heated cab...I got mine for around 12K though, I didn't spend what they are asking now for them...the UTV's are nice, but their price points are far beyond their worth in my opinion when you are going past 15K unless you use them year round and I doubt they will hold up to high demands like that...if I had to do that I'd have gone with a bobcat that can do a whole lot more/skidsteer that is. These things are lightweights, but handy none the less. Nice video!
Yep. If buying only for work, bobcat is money better spent. This is an all around toy, trail riding etc. Someone in the family has mobility issues and this allows them to get out.
Does your machine jerk when you take off slow like the belts slipping. Ive been in several Polaris side by sides over the years and everyone one of them jerked on take off and the whole time we would be riding you could smell what smelt like the belt burning on every one ive rode in. I know they're notorious for belt trouble im just wondering if they've improved any.
It can be a little jumpy if you are trying to inch it along. The newer ones have a 3 position throttle switch, while in the work setting stretches the throttle response out so the pedal is more forgiving. Only time I smelt (rubber smell, belt?) was during break in period after high speed runs. Dads 2013 has 11,000 miles and counting so I’m hoping this 18 is as good 😂 I may do the Gilomen Innovations ECU and clutch kit, may help.
@@crazydave4455 i been thinking about buying a northstar i had a Yamaha viking and just sold it it was a really good machine other than the exhaust bolts kept coming loose. Thanks for the info i may give Polaris a try.
@@shaneparnell1477 I would also give the Can Defender a look, it’s been updated since I was shopping.
Shane Parnell I use a Polaris Ranger to plow snow for six years now with nearly ten thousand miles on it and I just changed my first belt this season so that's not a bad record I'd say.
A belt is going to be jumpy by the nature of that design. If you want to be able to inch up to something get a hydrostatic trans like kubota. Belts burn because operators don't know what they are doing
If you're plowing a gravel driveway, I've heard of guys adding a slit PVC pipe to the bottom of the plow. Anyone know if this works?
Haven’t tried it, I just adjust the skid pads down if it trips.
Tractor Time with Tim tried that. It didn't take long for the pvc to break after being brittle from cold.
I need this set up for my’23 xp 1000 crew.
Been using the heck out of it the last week.
Nice set up, been using Atv's and Utv's for decades plowing snow. You would save a lot of time to be plowing with bladed angle almost 99% of the time. When coming right out of the shop, starting to windrow snow over to lawn, taking just over half a blade on each pass after first one, will save time and easier on machine. Again nice set up, and way better than shoveling lol
I usually work the driveway sideways toward the road with the blade angled working down. This was kind of a what can it do video.
how much are those things? plow? nice rig..
In 2018 a Ranger North Star Edition was 24k . The plow setup varies depending on which blade you get, how you lift etc. can’t recall what it all cost.
When you plow your driveway is it worm in the cab does it have heat in it?
Yes.
You should buy the power angle I have one of my sportsman and I love it no need to get out a cab and you don’t break any pins shear pins 500 but more
It would be nice, but the hydraulic kits are big money 💵
Put a self motor snow blower on. Much quicker clean up, and no banks
Enjoyed the video!
Thank you
WOuld you mind sharing where you found the switch and plug to tap into the wiring harness please ? I have the same machine and would love to wire the rocker switch in for the same reasons .
I picked up the switch from my local power sports dealer, you can find them easily on Amazon for around 10 bucks. Just search winch switch, it’s just a rocker switch. I looked at the wiring diagram for the hydraulic tilt and lift kit, pulled the cup holders out, found the factory plug that would plug into that kit and cut it out. Than hardwired the rocker switch into it. You can probably order the other end of that plug somewhere, i lost patience and just hardwired it. Good luck Shawn.
Cost about 100.00 at Polaris dealer. It will have wires the machine will have connection for.
Have you had any shifting issues with the NorthStar?
No, shifter actually locks into place a little easier after some miles. Going into season 5 this year.
@crazydave4455 thank you for the info. Looking at a 2024 Crew NorthStar.
I need the cab for the farm, looks cozy
Definitely is. Worth it if you work outside.
@@crazydave4455 it’s that ride down to the chicken houses when you first get up and it’s like 20 outside that gets me, all I got is a windshield 😝
Looks like it does the job, you need a skid steer. Merry Christmas bud
Kevin!!
I snag a skid steer when I need one, what I need to post a video with a UTV to get a comment out of you 🤣 good to hear from you. Merry Christmas.
@@webandmn82 yes sir!!
@@silverram323 It's Andy dave's brother, Merry Christmas!
With tire chains it would be unstoppable
Yes it would, may a bit hard on the drive line though.
Awesome video also
Thanks Scott. I like to see what they can do, any brand. So i try to put up what I would watch.
Are you in hi or low range
@@lewispluger5401 Low range, work throttle setting. Makes it less sensitive.
Polaris Brutus/Bobcat 3650 UTV W/fwd PTO & Hydraulic Max-Attach lift, Hydrostatic Drive, Diesel powered, w/1500 payload & 2000 towing, blows all other UTV platforms when it comes to implements & workability.
Different classes in my opinion. Bobcat makes good stuff, if I recall in the video I said buy a used bobcat (skid steer) better value for the money if moving snow is your primary goal.
I know which one I’d rather trail ride in the woods and it’s not the one that tops out at 35 mph… for me in a light work application (toy) this has been good.
@@crazydave4455
All true and good points. They only made those Polaris Brutus/Bobcat 3650 from 2013 thru 2019. Then Polaris dropped out of that market (Workhorse UTV) while Bobcat consolidated their efforts going forwards on their more capable “ToolCat” models. But for farm duty the 3650 is perfect.
As to a speedy “off roading” UTV well, thats why GOD gave us the, Honda TALON !! 🫡😁
Haven’t run talon, but I know I tried hard to kill our Honda big red as a kid. Hondas are tough!
get the Boss plow bro... no more playing games.. You will be in love
I’m sure it’s awesome, ran boss plows on previous trucks. But I’m too cheap to spent the money for the little screwing around I do.
does ur ranger have electric windows in it? that is one thing i wished i could of gotten on JD835R when i was having my mid-life crisis so to speak-lol. i did go with the all hydraulic plow on mine. spendy -yes. but i wanted to go big the first time around-hehe!
Crank windows, that’s what came with the Northstar in 2018. The JD sounds nice. If you want it and can swing it, do it !
Could u answer a question, is there a lot of leg room in that Polaris??? What is top speed? Would u buy another one? Appreciate any help . I have a Yamaha side by side. No leg room. Hard to get in and out.....
Leg room is ok, I’m 6’ and comfortable not much room to spare. Seat is adjustable and the steering wheel tilts, that helps. When I was shopping in 2018 I would say the can an defender has more leg room and is easier to get into. Speed is limited at 65 mph. I would get one again, we trail ride it, it does good for a work machine. Accessory selection is awesome. One complaint is the cab noise in this model, drones at certain speeds.
crazydave4455 I hear that, I’m considering trading for one, had heard they were good machines. Appreciate the answer!! Thanks...
@@karljacobson1575 Around here the dealers tend to have the major brands under one roof. Makes it nice to compare the models side by side. Good luck, happy shopping.
crazydave4455
Hear that! Thanks a lot...
My parents just ordered a 2021 ranger. Im 6'5 and fit comfortably.
I want to eat some white fluffy snow ! ❄️
Nice
Loved this that’s what I’m talking about and this what I’d want to do!
Is that a 66" or 72"?
72”
Personally I would have angle plowed the whole thing instead of shoving it all to the end, but that’s me. Also, please don’t let your dog get hit, made me nervous every time he ran I to the road
I do angle when there is less snow. Dog should have been left in the house.
I added about 6 inches to the top of my plow, worked good.
It it a 66" or 72" blade?
72”
How fast will this go, mph?
Factory speed limiter is 65. This one is now Gilomen tuned, which turns the limiter off and I haven’t topped it out.
Im surprised the reverse chain didn’t break like they always do
So far so good. 3 years in…
Thought you didn’t want to get your garage cold you left the door open again
Nice machine
That hood is like trying to look out in front of a mack rig 🤣
Thanks for that!
Oh man... when the dog jumps into the road and then the black truck drives by a few seconds later.... I watched my dog get hit by a car once so that freaks me out now
I know, she was suppose to be left in the house. It is a pretty quiet street (no excuse) that was my neighbor, he saw us.
This is money well spent.
Тут снега с гулькин нос. Большой совковой лопатой на часик работы.
How much did you pay for that UTV?
Bought in the fall 18 it was 24k.
Why don’t you buy the hydraulic to turn the blade you’ll love it sit inside the warm kid and push a button to angle it from Polaris
Maybe in the future.
Ramsey represent!
You noticed the ATV sticker ? 😁
@@crazydave4455 of course lol
very cool
this set up don't last long for commercial use.
Ok for light fluffy snow, but for 2 feet of lake effect snow in Buffalo buy an old Jeep cj7 with a 6 ft Meyers plow. Probably for less than half the cost of this toy.
Yep, I have it for other reasons. If you’re looking for equipment to move snow, a used bobcat would be more cost effective.
I have a 2015 Ranger 800 6x6 and live in the Lake Erie Snow belt in NW PA. Christmas of 17 we had 5' of snow and my 6x6 did an excellent job plowing snow.
Too big. . I like my atv with plow more than my ranger 1000 with plow. It is better for sidewalks and tighter spaces. Jeep would be too big unless your doing some commercial properties.
how much was that
In 2018 it was 24k. More now…
They must have seen you coming....2015 Polaris 570 w Polaris plow, no hydraulic, $16000 out the door in 2018
So a lesser machine was cheaper 3 years before this model existed? Huh…
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Plow angling is what text messages are for, dear come out and angle the plow again. A safer way you be 12v actuators.
Pricey unit
They are, (worse now!) serves its purpose. More useful than just a dedicated off road machine.
@@crazydave4455 I like the idea of a heated cab while plowing snow though and having fun!!..lol
I guess if one what's luxuries you have to pay
@@perrylund4889 ended up picking a Northstar because in the long run, it is cheaper than buying a less accessorized one and adding the accessories yourself. Main reason for getting it, is someone in the family is paralyzed on one side and this allows them to get out in the woods, trail ride etc. also why it’s a Ranger, the bench seat makes it easier to get in and out.
That’s nice
The new ranger has auto lift when you put the machine in reverse.
Saw that have that with ride command.
Its a WINCH not a WENCH
Winn-cha ?
@@crazydave4455 more like win-ch
Honda 1000 You will never go back
I like Hondas and shopped them at the time, but there accessories were lacking, had big door gaps etc. (this cab is dust tight) also a lot of complaints with 16-18 models with the DCT transmission. Slipped clutch discs. Belt is easier and cheaper to deal with.