Anyone using a V plow..?

[usmcjsy]

I was looking at a V plow for my wheeler. I was wondering if anyone has any experience with these on a wheeler. I am just wondering how something like this would do out on the lake. It looks like you should be able to spear through deeper snow. It also looks like you would be less likely to get spun side ways as there should be close to equal force on both sides of the blade. Anyway anyone has any experience with these please let me know.

Thanks

[McGurk]

I don't know about a wheeler application, but I work with a guy who is in the process of getting his 2nd V-plow for his truck. He says that a flat blade, even swung to the side, doesn't even compare to what he can do with a V-plow. He is breaking roads for his permy house and doing some plowing on his property, and they get used. The best part is that you still have a conventional plow if you get an adjustable one (able to move the 2 wings) and your controls are all in the truck. Let us know what you find out for your wheeler.

[Macgyver55]

I've installed a few, only tried one, but never owned one. For breaking a new path they would be the best bet as far as being able to go straight without the blade pushing you one way or another. When in a "V" they barely extend past the tires though. Main thing is to remember they are not as strong as a straight blade plow. I have spent some time straightening, welding and reinforcing my buddies v-plow, but he used to use it for a commercial account he had and was pretty rough on it while trying to get done quickly. For general use and previously unplowed snow, it should hold up fine.

[usmcjsy]

Well I was looking at the V plow Cycle Country makes. I just know with all this snow it has been a bugger getting to the fish house. I know a truck would be much better to plow with but I really cannot afford a plow truck at this point. I have a straight blade for my wheeler now but it gets spun around all the time and the snow builds up in front of the plow. I do have it angled but it seems to build up on the outside edge and spin me around. Anyway thanks for the input. If anyone has any experience with these on a ATV I am interested in how it does to break new ground.

[MJ1657]

I have a cycle country v plow for my four wheeler. They work better than a straight blade if you are going to break some trail. I used mine in the scoop mode most often for plowing my driveway. It was faster because it allowed you to push more snow.

[titelines]

What may help with a straight-blade is to not lower it down all the way. In very deep snow I've found that it works much better to "shave" the snow rather than try and take it all at once. Eliminates being spun around, and you usually still break enough trail to get through. Just a thought.