ATV Snow Plow Hack For Plowing a Gravel Drive

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Here is a hack for plowing a gravel drive if you don't have skid shoes available to use. Watch ATV snow plowing videos here: • ATV Snow Plowing & Sno...
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If you plow a gravel driveway you will understand when I say that you want to leave the gravel and stone on your driveway as much as possible. If you don't have skid shoes for your plow blade this hack for plowing a gravel drive is right for you.
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00:00 Plowing Snow On A Gravel Driveway
00:19 Add ABS Pipe To The Plow Blade
01:06 Cutting ABS Pipe
01:32 Placing The ABS Pipe On The Plow Blade
02:38 Testing The Snow Plow Blade Tip
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@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

🔴 Watch ATV snow plowing videos here: kzfaq.info/sun/PLWeQZSOnzi9WLWv1s7Wj6CGJ58Wz7g8Nm

@ToddandAmandaWilliams-bm8mi 3 ай бұрын

Every year I got sick and tired of having to spread the gravel back up in driveway because id always push some back from plowing then I seen this video this winter and tried it out and so fare it's been good i appreciate the info buddy it truly helped save me from having to spread the gravel back into driveway

@BitesOutBack 3 жыл бұрын

This guy has got a fix for everything! Love it Roland and keep helping us out!

@alexwright9145 3 ай бұрын

It works!! Just did it to my plow just before a wet march snowstorm and it worked perfect!!

@markalan4026 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 60" Kimpex Click n Go 2 on my Grizzly 700, awesome plow.. I have the side panels (drift cutters) installed, also running diamond style v-bar tire chains on the rear. This thing is a tank and will push huge mounds of wet heavy snow!! If your driveway is on a slope, definitely get the tire chains, especially if you're pushing up hill. I'd go front and rear in this case just to be sure. It's impressive how well an atv pushes snow with chains. The plow itself is a very clever design IMO, I would definitely recommend it to anybody on the fence about buying it.

@jeanneaur 5 ай бұрын

Thank for the tip, I try it and my driveway never has been so flat Great idea

@unionratrod 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Roland ,did mine today.It works smoother.Keep the good hacks coming.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dave, pretty cool isn't it. Glad you tried it and liked it! Take care Dave

@DeffHi 6 ай бұрын

And here I thought I was the first to try this. I have the same deal on my blade and it works great.

@BonedaddyToo 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea! A lot of ingenuity.

@mastersoundlive 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! Thanks! Can’t wait for snow now.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

Have fun!

@pricetag30 Жыл бұрын

Great idea!!!Ive been dreading plowing my gravel driveway for years!Gets old picking gravels off the grass come spring!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

You can do it!

@rotorbeam1 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea and as a plus, it allows the steering to work way better when making a turn as it makes the blade a slider instead of a brake.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!

@shovelhead8 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea Roland. I am sending it to my brother. Stay safe and stay warm

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks it's really cool isn't it

@timberray9572 3 жыл бұрын

I did this with my blade on my tractor, I will be doing this for my ATV blade as well for next season.

@steveo4141 Жыл бұрын

Made a skid from a length of 1/2 pipe ... (2" diameter) with a short piece of flat stock welded 6 inches from either end across the flats to bolt it to the blade where the sliders would normally be fixed.... works great .... its effectively the same thing but a lot more robust.

@OlafRimstad-nq6ml Жыл бұрын

Thank you for great tips! I tried and it worked perfect! 😀👍👍

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@w.7194 Жыл бұрын

Perfect sir ....will do this this week.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Great 👍

@murrat 7 ай бұрын

Love this idea

@TechDvrNJ Жыл бұрын

Great idea, tyvm!

@FrankAndTinaOfficial 3 жыл бұрын

That's a really good idea Roland! If we ever move North I'm getting you on speed dial so We would know how to make it!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

lmao that will work.

@RealLifeWithMichelleRob 3 жыл бұрын

You’re a genius!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

I didn't invent the hack but ya, you're right I do have my moments. hahaha

@Tom-ej8bb 2 жыл бұрын

Totally awesome!!! Thanks!!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@Winnipeg_Jets_Fan 2 жыл бұрын

What a great idea! Especially until you get that crusty layer down and frozen over the gravel then you can use the plow as normal. Glad i found the video, thanks!!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀

@tpuser42675 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, getting a nice 1/2" - 1" packed covering smooths out the dips.

@robertforrester4019 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for that tip.... cheers from northern indiana

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

@JimGrady67 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! that's the problem I've been having. No matter how I adjust the plow it would dig gravel.

@tpuser42675 2 жыл бұрын

The thing that helps is to rent a compactor roller and flatten and press those stones and rocks into the gravel when wet

@markg.2501 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty Darn Clever......APPROVED✅

@ghettovanadventures 3 жыл бұрын

That’s a really good idea and when it’s worn through it’s cheap to replace

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Yes very cheap.

@ac158 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful idea I'm sick of shoveling gravel off the side of the driveway!!! I bet that'll work great for blowing the trails in the woods around here too.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Go for it!

@Angieslifeandmorereloaded 3 жыл бұрын

That's a cool idea, Roland! Where were you when I needed this a few years ago? Lol. Great Share! God Bless!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

I was here Angie, learning lol

@MrG-ce6tb 3 жыл бұрын

Man that was great very helpful thanks for sharing thumbs up catch you later

@mikeryder5834 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one!

@leah890 3 жыл бұрын

Looks handy

@johntorres6672 2 жыл бұрын

That was a very good idea, thank you

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome 😊

@willydallynobull941 5 ай бұрын

I followed your advice and put 1 1/2 “ sch 40 plastic pipe on my John Deere 48” blade. Works very good. I removed the skid shoes first.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@dmkorba Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DrewJacobson61 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea! My plough came without shoes and I really didn’t want to spend anymore money… This will be a great solution! Thanks!

@ronlarson1225 Жыл бұрын

I agree with not spending any more money. Were you able to try this and how did it work?

@DrewJacobson61 Жыл бұрын

@@ronlarson1225 It works pretty good… Sometimes I think a little more down pressure on the blade would be helpful though. But you don’t have to worry about digging up your gravel driveway or even digging up your lawn if you turn around on the grass!

@Kallaus_built Жыл бұрын

Genius idea

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@ricklangille111 3 жыл бұрын

great Idea Roland

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rick. How's your atv working? Hope all is well your way.

@ricklangille111 3 жыл бұрын

@@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 excellent, plowed a foot of wet snow 2 days ago. Thanks

@FANATICALSIDERIDER 2 жыл бұрын

This is a great idea!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

I think so too!

@Longbow06 Жыл бұрын

Nice tribute to #3! great tip

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@mkogrady6078 8 ай бұрын

I'll be installing a plow on my husqvarna garden tractor next month and cop ying this idea. I have a 250 foot gravel driveway tgat is a hassle to snowblow.

@frankdove4869 2 жыл бұрын

I like your idea thank you

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and welcome

@deserteagle2209 Жыл бұрын

Great idea, was looking to upgrade undersized useless skid shoes on my blade, now I don’t, when pipes wear down I just replace with the new one👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Right on 😊

@FreedomGrower 2 жыл бұрын

Woah you just blew my mind

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

I know, it's a cool idea! Thanks

@geralddupuis19 Жыл бұрын

Might do it on my snowblower

@PainterD54 Жыл бұрын

It works good at the beginning of the winter so the blade doesn't dig into the gravel driveway. Then as the snow gets frozen and makes a good hardpacked surface, then I take it off and use the blade to keep it scraped clean. My shoes are set so the blade just touches the surface but doesn't dig it.

@bearknight 10 ай бұрын

great idea '

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@unpavedexplorer338 3 жыл бұрын

Hello my friend, Really great hack. Take Care.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and have a great day!

@boomer2095 7 ай бұрын

I heard about this hack, and tried it for the first time. I have recycled asphalt on a 1/4 mile driveway. Even though I use the hockey pucks “snow shoes”, all it takes is going too fast and a strong bump and the hockey puck will drag a nice long gash in your driveway, The ABS pipe will keep that from happening. Like you said, the purpose is to take off enough of the snow it should melt after the sun comes out.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 7 ай бұрын

Oh wow I can see that happening on recycled asphalt. My neighbors driveway has that on it. It's not very durable.

@andyjpaige 3 жыл бұрын

Good idea rolland

@claudepage6214 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using this trick for 3 winters now, with the same PVC pipe, even with over 800 feet of driveway. I use it mostly in early winter, until a layer of ice forms and the gravel freezes in place. Before using this trick, the Kubota's snowblower was scattering kilos of gravel in the forest, in addition to wearing out the paint and all the parts like a grinder would do.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

Oh thats not good. The pipe is so cool and saves money on gravel lol

@mcmuskie2563 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the info

@wildbill23c 2 жыл бұрын

I did something similar with my snow blower on my lawn tractor for my gravel driveway....keeps from digging into the gravel and throwing rocks. I used steel pipe though, don't want to have to replace it all the time from getting broken.

@flhusa1 2 жыл бұрын

going to do this to my 3 point blade on the tractor . thinking about bolting another half of a pipe underneath first pipe with edge facing forward.

@HighlandHomesteadGoGoMomma 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice my friend. Eva

@robertknowlan3970 Жыл бұрын

Started doing that even on snowblower 20 years ago, no more gravel on lawns.

@13612 Жыл бұрын

I might have to try this on my Polaris UTV plow as I sure do push a lot of rocks and why I have not used it very much. I have been running a walk behind blower instead, this would save me quite a bit of time if it works. Thanks!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Did you end up trying this method and how was your results?

@13612 5 ай бұрын

Actually I haven't. I had forgotten about this and have since plowed just this past week. I don't think it will work honestly as it will likely just ramp up over the snow. I'll be putting my skid plates back on that I took off when I find them...which will basically do the same without uplift

@dginta7932 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. I have a long gravel driveway and while the snowblower works well on it (I have Armorskids on the sides of the auger bucket) I hate using the snowblower up at the road where the highway plows throw larger rocks etc. I am leaning towards something like this. Can I ask, do you have any general advice on ATV / plow set ups? Are any of the centrifugal clutches / HST transmissions better or worse? Thanks much.

@artyabstract2245 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. How long did it last?

@TheCanadianBubba 3 жыл бұрын

Wonder if you back bladed over the crust with it if it would break it up ?

@DrewJacobson61 2 жыл бұрын

Update: I first tried this a few days ago. Works great on gravel! No gouging no kickback. The ABS stays put. It shows signs of wear. But now that there is no gravel on the surface, it won’t wear as quick. Even if it only lasts a winter, it is a cheap hack!

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

It's awesome isn't it 🙂

@mcmuskie2563 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate the feedback

@flyinthebug35 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update. This is my 1st year with an ATV & plow (Moose plow 60" on a Polaris 500 HO EFI)...I live in N. Saskatchewan Canada so sometimes we get 1st snow before freeze up and makes plowing a nightmare. The shoes dig into the soft gravel/grass and really had me concerned. I came on here and found this hack, and great to hear it worked well for you. I just cut my PVC pipe today and will put it on tomorrow and ready for our 1st snow that is supposed to come this weekend and we are not at freeze up yet...so I am looking forward to it now and not dreading it. Cheers

@unclefuddelmer8611 Жыл бұрын

@@flyinthebug35 Dec. 8 '22. I've had your same 4WLR & Moose plow for several years now with gravel driveway/parking area. I also plow paths through my yard and woods so we can walk our dogs. The rig works much better with the PVC protector on the blade edge. It just wears out after a couple years. Tnx from North PA

@CastleHives 3 жыл бұрын

Very slick. We have gravel drive, but no ATV. Haha

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

I can't help you with that, but thanks for watching. lol You should buy your wife an ATV!

@username8171 2 жыл бұрын

Just tried this with ABS pipe, 20 minutes into plowing the ABS tubing cracked then split down the center. I know I hit a small rock that did it. This would be fine on a paved drive, not really gravel. Though it is 16 f. here this morning. This worked great on the lawn though.

@pricetag30 Жыл бұрын

You don’t need it for a paved driveway 😂

@johnrachor2876 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t understand what the addition was called. What was the abbreviation?

@truenorthmuskoka9077 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea. Have you ever had issues with the pipe coming off

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Never!

@nieldcreek2098 Жыл бұрын

Good idea. Just wondering why you didn’t use a 2” galvanized fence post instead? Seems like it would be more durable than abs pipe.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

I just used what I had

@MrFPilati 10 ай бұрын

Great video…great idea! What size ABS was used. Looks like 1-1/4”?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

1.5

@markdickinson-pd4ip 7 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome 😊

@DebsWay 3 жыл бұрын

What would I do? I'd be yelling "William, William...I need your help!!" LOLOLOL...good video though.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

lol thanks Deb!

@mikedonovan7776 2 жыл бұрын

Atta boy ...

@TheLaLaFarm 3 жыл бұрын

That is a really great idea!!! Fortunately - I will not be requiring your hack any time soon! - Rick

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Lol its not that bad. Then again I don't know any different.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Hi Rick, you better think about that again. Lol climate change may be a factor one day. 😊

@pegsclips 3 жыл бұрын

Roland.. this is an awesome idea.well by golly.. IT WORKED. loving this. you made a Ellie pee path without ruining the lawn. Mr. Fix It does it again. 👏💚

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

Yes that's exactly what I was thinking, a pee path! LOL

@matthewcanavan8275 2 жыл бұрын

What type of mount do you have on your four wheeler? Where did you get your plow from?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

It's a click n go mount made for my atv. go to any atv dealer and they can order it for you or you can order yourself online. 🙂

@guyh.4121 Жыл бұрын

Wonder if a smaller version would work on a snow blower.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Only if you can make it so the pipe doesn't come detached

@matthewcampbell8071 2 жыл бұрын

Now you can use your plow in the summer to stripe your lawn

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

There's an idea 💡 🤔

@kylemurray7086 2 жыл бұрын

Problem with my plow on my quad, is even with the shoes installed with the blade a 1/2” above the gravel, the shoes themselves are digging into the gravel.. thinking of removing them and using ABS pipe

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

Ya I experience that until a crust builds up on the driveway.

@kylemurray7086 2 жыл бұрын

@@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 got a crust this morning that’s for sure lol

@johnwax9759 5 ай бұрын

Will back-dragging pull it off the blade?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

Hasn't yet, I don't do much back dragging

@lcjjr.6714 5 ай бұрын

What size pipe?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

1.5 inch

@FreedomGrower 2 жыл бұрын

do you think this would work ok on asphalt?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

definitely!

@adamant7146 2 жыл бұрын

would it be worth leaving on even on concrete just to save wear and tear on the blade?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 2 жыл бұрын

You just wont get a clean plow. It's up to you I guess.

@adamant7146 2 жыл бұрын

@@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 copy that, thx

@anthonyg6221 Жыл бұрын

So I thought this was a great idea. I bought white drain pipe (1.5" diameter) and tried it out. The pipe ended up cracking and started breaking off in pieces within the first few hundred feet. Did you have good luck with the black?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Mine is still in one piece

@angrysnowmandesigns3437 Жыл бұрын

Try schedule 80 pipe. Alot thicker.

@georgea6403 Жыл бұрын

What do you to remove ice ?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

I let the sun take care of the ice.

@FILTHYLIBERALS2024 2 жыл бұрын

Polyethylene works better. Cheaper too. Softer than ABS.

@nathanduckeorth806 Жыл бұрын

Will it stay on if you turn the bade, left or right

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Mine did.

@stevendavis5855 Жыл бұрын

what size pipe did you use

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

1.5 inch

@pvpv6969 Жыл бұрын

What do you do if you have snow shoes on plow?

@nathanduckeorth806 Жыл бұрын

Wt size engine is on your ATV just curious???

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

400

@gregmetcalfe9895 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Roland, you say its 2" , but the ABS says 1 1/2". Cheers, Greg

@sweetdrahthaar7951 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got lots of 2 inch laying around from my irrigation system so I’m going to use 2 inch. Just discovered the channel. Subbed. I know I’m going to enjoy it. Thank you sir👍🏻

@tpuser42675 2 жыл бұрын

It's probably 1 1/2 inside diameter

@georgemcfly7358 2 жыл бұрын

@@tpuser42675 most pipe is measured I.D

@tpuser42675 2 жыл бұрын

@@georgemcfly7358 Apparently most people don't know that.

@tomedmondson5236 Жыл бұрын

Good catch. It is stamped 1 1/2”

@nicholassanzari9603 Жыл бұрын

Would it plow a gravel driveway 20% slope with chains on wheels

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

I can't see why not

@hoangvienvan3689 10 ай бұрын

Bought this for my small back deck in the Eastern Sierra. kzfaq.infoUgkxoHYZbq5g9fkcAtinlTqstNlje-UQkCHN We get A LOT of HEAVY snow so I was a bit skeptical but it was worth it! After the first storm of the year this has exceeded expectations! It throws snow very well, even 10-12” + that said the more it piles up the harder it is to maneuver the machine. It is exceptionally light weight and overall exactly what I was looking for. If you have a large amount of snow and a lot of area to clear, you may consider something with a drive engine to help maneuverability, but for decks, second stories, roofs etc, you can’t beat the light weight to great snow throwing ratio. Side note, the chute rotator is a bit flimsy and it initially didn’t seem to work, after a few uses it seems to have loosened up.

@brianwestberg3129 Жыл бұрын

better than shoes . snow falls under blade with shoes

@jeffshultz3883 Жыл бұрын

Does the pipe stay on the blade if you angle the plow?

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

Yes mine does.

@jeffshultz3883 Жыл бұрын

@@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 alrighty! I'm gonna give it a try. Thanks!!

@larrykluckoutdoors8227 Жыл бұрын

Why couldn’t you set the plow shoes down to make the blade higher

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

It's never perfect

@wer1984bird 6 ай бұрын

Been nice if he would have told us size diameter of pipe

@kevinconklin2346 5 ай бұрын

He states 2 inch in video, however the video shows the pipe and its marked 1 1/5 inch.

@rodbagley1686 2 жыл бұрын

Aaron the pvc pipe brakes off after about 20 feet.

@jamesparent1525 2 жыл бұрын

It says 1and half pipe hmm u say 2in wtf

@kiddfamilyfarmllc9962 3 жыл бұрын

I would cry and then cuss with rolling around on the ground. After that consult a gnome wit a shot of Bailys

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

huh I think the video changed while you were leaving a comment Mack. lol

@robertknowlan9935 3 жыл бұрын

Wow , you discovered something myself and many other have been doing for years. Metal pipe will last for years.

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 3 жыл бұрын

You should have made a video

@georgemcfly7358 2 жыл бұрын

Don't waste pipe and your time. Lasts an hour. Use steel pipe

@steveo4141 Жыл бұрын

PVC more durable than the ABS

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 5 ай бұрын

No not as good

@davidm9214 Жыл бұрын

I was making a plow. Turns out to be to heavy for my 400. 😂🥲😔😓😭

@GettingItDoneNorthOf7 Жыл бұрын

That's too bad