P500 Plow considerations: Denali Pro vs standard?

[monaco]

After shoveling miles of gravel drive by hand last winter, I'm considering getting a plow. 1/2 mile gravel drive. Looking at a 66" plow for the P500.

Looking at the Denali Pro vs the Standard from the HondaSXS shop. I like the idea of a the county-road style Pro, but it's built to angle off in one direction only. Not a huge deal but I've heard people wished it angled towards the driver side so they could watch the edge as they plow. The standard angles the same both ways but misses some of the "throw."

I have a slight suspicion that the P5 plowing on gravel won't have enough speed to "throw" snow anyhow. I haven't seen it done.

Also, the Pro is slightly thinner steel than the standard (12ga vs. 11ga.) Because I'm probably going to beat it up on gravel, If it were you, does this factor in?

I also don't get a ton of snow here in central Indiana.

 

[Remington]

Look at a Western or a boss It u want quality, versatility and longevity. Sometimes the club store has a discount for plows as well that can make that more appealing

 

[Scoop]

I like the idea of a the county-road style Pro, but it's built to angle off in one direction only. Not a huge deal but I've heard people wished it angled towards the driver side so they could watch the edge as they plow.

Been using a Warn tapered plow blade with my ATV for 8+ years now. Same taper direction. Zero issues or complaints. If I were buying a new plow system for the P1K5, I'd buy a tapered blade again.

 

[monaco]

Been using a Warn tapered plow blade with my ATV for 8+ years now. Same taper direction. Zero issues or complaints. If I were buying a new plow system for the P1K5, I'd buy a tapered blade again.

Thanks man this is good to hear

 

[Scoop]

Thanks man this is good to hear

Also, you may wish to review this post of mine. I would consider doing the top option if you're plowing long stretches of gravel driveway:

P700 - new warn plow skids worn out

my warn plow new last spring is wearing the skids really hard, anybody else have the same problem ,any fixes thanks in advance

hondasxs.com

 

[Rdrcr]

I'm jumping in this thread in hopes to get an education on plow setups for the P520.

We don't get a ton of snow annually but, we typically get enough where I could use a plow several times a year. I've been using my tractor (open station) with the front loader/bucket and it kinda sucks. Basically, the bucket is the wrong tool and I'm usually freezing before long and stop altogether before I've really accomplished anything, lol.

I don't have a winch kit (yet) but, this setup looks interesting;

Warn Pro Vantage Plow Kit

www.sidebysidesports.com

Thoughts? Comparisons?

Mike

 

[Scoop]

I'm jumping in this thread in hopes to get an education on plow setups for the P520.

We don't get a ton of snow annually but, we typically get enough where I could use a plow several times a year. I've been using my tractor (open station) with the front loader/bucket and it kinda sucks. Basically, the bucket is the wrong tool and I'm usually freezing before long and stop altogether before I've really accomplished anything, lol.

I don't have a winch kit (yet) but, this setup looks interesting;

Warn Pro Vantage Plow Kit

www.sidebysidesports.com

Thoughts? Comparisons?

Mike

The aforementioned Warn plow (kit) that I have on my Grizzly is a Warn ProVantage kit.

Most of the Warn (and other) solutions require:

• A machine specific mount (the part that bolts to your machine and stays attached even when not plowing)
• A standard/generic base/push tube (that connects/disconnects to your machine specific mount)
• The plow itself (I have a tapered blade; that link you posted shows a straight blade)
• Ancillary components (e.g., plow blade markers, side snow deflectors, etc.)

If you're going to use your winch to raise/lower the blade, make sure you have a roller fairlead (not a hawse) even if you run a synthetic rope. If you plow with the synthetic rope and a hawse, you'll go through ropes much more quickly.

Depending upon the surface you are going to plow (concrete, gravel, dirt, etc.), you might wish to consider changing out the steel wear bar (where the plow meets the surface) for something more conducive to that surface you are plowing. See the link in my post (#5) a few post above.

Generic mounts (versus machine-specific mounts) can be a PITA, as most machine-specific mounts are almost non-noticeable when the base/push tube/plow is NOT installed, while many generic mounts hang down lower and can get caught on things (when you are not plowing).

As far as getting cold: You'll want to look into some sort of enclosure. I don't run a P520, so I can't give any recommendations on that. The HondaSXS forum SEARCH function might help you find something.

Be sure to shop around. I found the cheapest prices for my Warn stuff on Amazon. You'll have part numbers for the mount, the base/plow tube and the plow blade.

Again, this winter will be my 9th winter and I have been pleased with every component except for one optional component that you can't buy anymore: The ProPivot (electric rotation of blade - it was discontinued due to poor design).

 

[trigger]

Six yrs using a KFI 66". Like the P5, it's bulletproof.

 

[Buggyman]

KFI 72" works great

 

[The Green Goat]

If I had a long drive to plow, I'd get a county style like the Denali.

For everything else, I'd get my KFI Pro-Poly (again). 66" seems about perfect for a P5.

 

[Brmcg324]

I have a Denali pro 66 plow, but have not plowed much In the last 2 years. This is a big heavy plow for a P500, it (the plow) feels very solid but the P500 is not very heavy or powerful. 66 inch is a good width for a 50-inch vehicle, but it really squats the front end when lifted. My problem is traction (stock tires), but you could put on chains to get more bite.

 

[Labeef]

If someone has a need, I have a Warn 93730 brand new and complete in the box. It's the unit that bolts to the frame for the 500. $125 plus actual shipping cost from MI. A project I started but it became easier to mount a rear plow on my tractor. To late to return it. Like to see it go to good use.

 

[monaco]

I appreciate everyone's input - I'm going for the Denali pro from the Club store 👍

 

[Rdrcr]

^^^^
Please post up some pics when you get it.

Mike

 

[monaco]

^^^^
Please post up some pics when you get it.

Mike

OK will do! Watch it not snow at all this year...

 

[Rdrcr]

OK will do! Watch it not snow at all this year...

Right!?!

That would be my fear too, lol

Mike

 

[Kilroy]

OK will do! Watch it not snow at all this year...

I thought the same thing when I installed my plow. We ended up getting some heavy late February/early March snow.

I went with a 60" wide Tusk plow and it has worked fine for me. It goes right through where the City plow trucks pile snow up at the end of my driveway.

 

[Flienlow]

Late to the party and looking for a plow for my 520. I don't have a lot of plowing to do. Is there any reason not to go with the Honda/Warn Solution?

 

[Kilroy]

I would have recommended going with the Tusk brand snow plow kit but it looks like they have been discontinued. Shop around and you can probably still find a decent plow kit cheaper than the Honda/Warne setup.

 

[Buggyman]

Late to the party and looking for a plow for my 520. I don't have a lot of plowing to do. Is there any reason not to go with the Honda/Warn Solution?

Check the club store probably a better price and a good quality. FWIW I run KFI plow and very happy with it