Hustler 880 Plow

[Hustler Master]

I have recently bought a hustler 880 with a 400ccw motor in it. With winter coming up I'm trying to figure out how to make a plow for it. Anybody have any ideas?

[jpswift1]

I'd suggest doing what Recreatives does on their Max ATVs and make two steel plates that bolt onto your front and middle bearing flanges. Fab up a pair of plates for each side and weld on a pin on each for the plow frame to mount and raise and lower on. Then use a winch to bring the plow assembly up and down.

[micmac]

I'll throw my 2 cents in. The 880 can have some frame issues as its not as robust as the later hustle models. The other issue is the 2 stroke engine. high revving - low torque isn't all that great for what you are trying to accomplish. i'd just have fun with the machine and not dump a tone of $ at a plow set up that will leave you wanting.

[Hustler Master]

Thanks for the responses. I will look into jpswift1's idea, or maybe I will just use it for fun this winter

[jpswift1]

Use it for winter fun, and then while you're doing that, keep your eye out for a good deal on a 4 stroke machine to use as a workhorse. You can never have too many 6 wheelers!

[eric101]

Most snowmobile engine make way more hp than any vanguard 20hp... tons of ATVs come with two stroke engines they will have plenty of power to push a plow..a 440cc make 80hp and more torque than a Vanguard

[eddieb1965]

I dont think the old 440's were rated that high,seems to me they were 38-40 hp range...