Blizzards, ice, and freezing cold temperatures are part of winter, but ATV enthusiasts have the chance to harness the power of all-terrain vehicles to get work done and take you where you need to go when it’s not so easy with a car. While you have the option to winterize your ATV and place it into storage when it gets ugly out there, your off-road machine can come in handy when automobiles with more complicated parts struggle with winter weather. Here are five ways to use your ATV for winter work instead of a car.

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1. Snow Plowing

You’ll no longer have to shovel by hand, nor will you have to rely on a traditional snow plow or large automobile to move snow when you equip your ATV or UTV with an attachment. Your off-roader can clear driveways, sidewalks, and parking lots. Four-wheelers are known for their compact size and maneuverability, which makes them ideal for navigating tight spaces, maintaining traction on difficult terrain, and removing snow with ease. This provides a fun and practical way to keep the path clear to your business or residence during the winter months.

2. Property Maintenance

If you’re a farmer, rancher, or property owner, use your four-wheeler for winter maintenance and upkeep. Attach a spreader to distribute salt or sand for de-icing as you clear paths, or transport tools and equipment for jobs like fence fix-ups or pipe repairs. Your ATV makes any project that comes up during the harsh winter months easier to manage. Fast and simple to control, your off-roader becomes a more convenient solution for jumping around different properties or reaching distances that are more challenging with larger cars and trucks.

3. Haul Firewood

If you live and work in a rural area, you might need to stock up on firewood for heating this winter. Your quad is a reliable workhorse for hauling firewood from the woodpile, no matter how remote it may be. If you’ve got a side-by-side with a large cargo space, or you’re hauling a trailer behind your off-road vehicle, you can load it up with chopped logs and traverse snowy terrain effortlessly. This saves you a whole lot of hassle when lifting, loading, and unloading heavy logs by hand. Plus, it makes work faster and more efficient if you’re in forestry or logging, or if you’re selling firewood on the side for some extra cash.

4. Ice Fishing

ATVs can be safer during winter and more convenient to operate than road vehicles when it comes to ice fishing. Driving a lighter all-terrain vehicle is a better way to move your gear and drill as you approach a frozen lake or river. However, as a safety precaution, avoid taking your vehicle onto ice, since you don’t know if it can support the weight of your quad. Instead, unload your equipment once you’re parked nearby the frozen water. And to make things easier, you can attach a trailer or use your cargo space to fit a live bait tank or a cooler full of ice to transport anything you catch.

5. Winter Emergency Response

In a region prone to heavy snowfall and limitations with mobility by car or foot, four-wheelers can be used by professionally trained personnel for emergency response. Quads can be equipped with sleds or trailers to transport people or supplies during winter storms, which is just one of the many ways ATVs and UTVs are used for emergency response. They can move around large boulders, between trees, up mountains and hills, and through heavily packed snow.

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While ATVs and UTVs are commonly used for adventures off-road, their utility extends way beyond recreational use, especially during the winter months. Look into attachments and vehicle enhancements to see how you can boost performance with your four-wheeler during this time of the year. Start shopping for new and pre-owned ATVs and UTVs by visiting the largest nationwide network at express wheels