Just bought a new Rhino 250 and am going to install a 60" snow plow - Page 7

PANDEMIC · 01-30-2019, 08:26 AM

I moved the switch to clutch hand that way i can raise the blade when still on the gas to loose snow in the street

**JerryHawk250** · 01-30-2019, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by PANDEMIC

I said screw it and pulled it. Switch is cheap and easy.

This is what the wireless remote box looks like
Attachment 15669

For what you are using the winch for the manual switch is all you need. I left the remote intact for off road purposes where if you're in a situation that you can't be on the ATV like in a ditch or off a steep incline.

PANDEMIC · 01-30-2019, 10:10 AM

I debated on that also, I am going to hold onto it I can always wire it back in if I ever decided I need it. I have two of them now also trying to think what else I could use it for.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-30-2019, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by PANDEMIC

I debated on that also, I am going to hold onto it I can always wire it back in if I ever decided I need it. I have two of them now also trying to think what else I could use it for.

You could always wire an on/off switch for the remote box to kill power to it.

PANDEMIC · 01-30-2019, 11:06 AM

That was my other idea but with the -18°F with a wind chill at -42°F I said screw it I don't need it. Lol, it is flipping cold outside.

George_NJ · 02-15-2019, 12:16 PM

Had another snow storm the other day and the Rhino handled it flawlessly once again. It was another nasty storm where at the end it all turned to ice. Days later I noticed that a few neighbors up the hill from me never even got to clear their driveways before it all froze solid, even days later their driveways are all ice. Maybe next time I'll see if they want me to plow their driveways too, I already do my 80-year-old neighbors right next door.

One minor glitch, one of the wires for the neutral light broke where it cant be fixed at the led, so I ordered a new set of R & N lights off ebay for $6.99 delivered. To be honest I might've damaged the wire myself while pulling wires for the other accessories I added.

George_NJ · 03-07-2019, 10:33 AM

We've had two more snow storms 6" & 9" since the last post on this thread, the last one was heavy wet snow the kind you hate. Again I did both mine and my neighbors' large driveways. No problems with any plow components. I haven't had any snow that I couldn't move, it's handled it all well for not being designed to.

George_NJ · 03-08-2019, 03:40 AM

Video of the me plowing the heavy wet 9" of snow. I had woken up at 5am and there was already the 9", so I was out there in the dark again.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o4h...w?usp=drivesdk

George_NJ · 04-07-2019, 08:10 AM

Well, two weeks ago I took the plow off due to the spring-like weather we've been having, but I left the tire chains on to hedge my bet and to not tempt the snow gods. So now I'm making a formal declaration of spring by pulling the tire chains off the Rhino

The Rhino made it through a typical northeast winter here in NJ plowing snow and it held up like a champ with me pushing it way beyond it's designed limits. It's a lot tougher than it looks, that's for sure. I had no problems with running the winch off the battery (while the motor was running) and even with adding electric heated grips & extra led strobe lighting into the mix. The charging system handled all the added electrical demand just fine.

This month is also it's first birthday, I may wash her for the occasion...

George_NJ · 11-08-2019, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PANDEMIC

see how they weld a v bar onto every link of the chain that touches the ground. it grips like crazy but also scratches like crazy. These are great on ice though

Out of curiousity, Did you notice the scratches in the driveway come spring/summer, or were they more like clean marks that blended back later? How did the chains without the Vgrip work for you?

BTW, I just mounted the plow and chains having her stand at the ready for the coming snow.

OutdoorsWI · 11-15-2019, 09:34 AM

my name was pandemic my account was screwed up so I created a new one. anyways v bar chains scratched the concrete where it looks cleaner then the rest of the concrete I am sure it will blend in overtime. the chains without v bar work just as well and don't scratch.

FLASHLIGHTBOY · 11-15-2019, 11:00 AM

the newer instructment panel is the one that I like,.... this T FORCE IS NICE... witht he mag wheels... many improvements... the old light units where too long and broke at the plug...

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George_NJ · 02-05-2021, 07:13 AM

The blizzard of 2021 came and went leaving us with around 33" of snow. It started snowing in the early afternoon and continued on for over 24 hours. I first went out to plow mine and my neighbor's driveways at 9:30 that evening, then again at 5:30am, then at 1pm as the snow was sputtering out. The first two plowings were nice fluffy snow that pushed fast and easy, the last plowing was heavier wetter, and was a slower harder push. There was lots of wheel spin in some spots with the heaviest & wettest snow, and that's with the aggressive v-bar chains on the rear tires. It was a heck of a workout for the little Rhino but it got through it all.

George_NJ · 02-23-2021, 05:29 AM

Here's a video of yesterday's snow plowing with my Rhino.

Bruces · 02-23-2021, 07:04 AM

That is working pretty good .Try lifting the blade as you are getting to the pile ,it will allow you to stack it higher giving you more room on your driveway .It looks like your winch lifts pretty quickly so around 5 feet or so in front of the pile start lifting it without slowing down .
Great Job !

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01-30-2019, 08:26 AM	#91
PANDEMIC Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: WI Posts: 213	I moved the switch to clutch hand that way i can raise the blade when still on the gas to loose snow in the street
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01-30-2019, 10:10 AM	#93
PANDEMIC Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: WI Posts: 213	I debated on that also, I am going to hold onto it I can always wire it back in if I ever decided I need it. I have two of them now also trying to think what else I could use it for.
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01-30-2019, 11:06 AM	#95
PANDEMIC Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: WI Posts: 213	That was my other idea but with the -18°F with a wind chill at -42°F I said screw it I don't need it. Lol, it is flipping cold outside.
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03-07-2019, 10:33 AM	#97
George_NJ Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41	We've had two more snow storms 6" & 9" since the last post on this thread, the last one was heavy wet snow the kind you hate. Again I did both mine and my neighbors' large driveways. No problems with any plow components. I haven't had any snow that I couldn't move, it's handled it all well for not being designed to.
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03-08-2019, 03:40 AM	#98
George_NJ Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41	Video of the me plowing the heavy wet 9" of snow. I had woken up at 5am and there was already the 9", so I was out there in the dark again. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1o4h...w?usp=drivesdk
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04-07-2019, 08:10 AM	#99
George_NJ Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41	Well, two weeks ago I took the plow off due to the spring-like weather we've been having, but I left the tire chains on to hedge my bet and to not tempt the snow gods. So now I'm making a formal declaration of spring by pulling the tire chains off the Rhino The Rhino made it through a typical northeast winter here in NJ plowing snow and it held up like a champ with me pushing it way beyond it's designed limits. It's a lot tougher than it looks, that's for sure. I had no problems with running the winch off the battery (while the motor was running) and even with adding electric heated grips & extra led strobe lighting into the mix. The charging system handled all the added electrical demand just fine. This month is also it's first birthday, I may wash her for the occasion...
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11-15-2019, 09:34 AM	#101
OutdoorsWI Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 27	my name was pandemic my account was screwed up so I created a new one. anyways v bar chains scratched the concrete where it looks cleaner then the rest of the concrete I am sure it will blend in overtime. the chains without v bar work just as well and don't scratch.
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02-05-2021, 07:13 AM	#103
George_NJ Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41	The blizzard of 2021 came and went leaving us with around 33" of snow. It started snowing in the early afternoon and continued on for over 24 hours. I first went out to plow mine and my neighbor's driveways at 9:30 that evening, then again at 5:30am, then at 1pm as the snow was sputtering out. The first two plowings were nice fluffy snow that pushed fast and easy, the last plowing was heavier wetter, and was a slower harder push. There was lots of wheel spin in some spots with the heaviest & wettest snow, and that's with the aggressive v-bar chains on the rear tires. It was a heck of a workout for the little Rhino but it got through it all.
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02-23-2021, 05:29 AM	#104
George_NJ Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 41	Here's a video of yesterday's snow plowing with my Rhino.
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02-23-2021, 07:04 AM	#105
Bruces Join Date: May 2018 Posts: 1,588	That is working pretty good .Try lifting the blade as you are getting to the pile ,it will allow you to stack it higher giving you more room on your driveway .It looks like your winch lifts pretty quickly so around 5 feet or so in front of the pile start lifting it without slowing down . Great Job !
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