Snow Blade vs Snow Plow: Which One Should You Buy?
Snow blade vs snow plow compared through a UTV plow kit and a truck and SUV plow kit, on blade width, blade angle, lift, mount and stated warranty.
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SUONE 24" Snow Plow Markers Blade Guides Yellow Never BreakView on Amazon - 9
Universal Snowplow Blade FlapView on Amazon
Verdict: Choose a snow plow kit if you want the mount and the angle control handled as one package. Choose a snow blade approach if you already have the mount and the lift sorted and only need the blade itself.
The snow blade vs snow plow question comes down to how snow leaves the driveway. A blade pushes snow aside as the vehicle moves forward, while a plow kit frames that blade on a mount with an angle control, plus a lift arrangement that may be in the box or bought separately. This comparison walks through that difference, then looks at a UTV plow kit and a truck and SUV plow kit from the listings reviewed.
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Kolpin ATV Switchblade Plow
A complete UTV plow system with a stamped steel blade that adjusts to either 48 or 60 inches in width, a square tube steel chassis, a 5-position blade angle and a universal under-body mount.
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The Kolpin example is a complete UTV plow system built around a stamped steel blade that adjusts to either 48 or 60 inches in width. The listing states a square tube steel chassis with reinforcements, a 5-position blade angle, a universal under-body mount, and assembly in under 1 hour. The spec table lists 112.0 pounds and dimensions of 34.0 inches x 17.0 inches x 9.5 inches. A winch or manual lift is required and sold separately, so the lift is a separate purchase on top of the kit.
Pros
- Blade adjusts to either 48 or 60 inches in width
- 5-position blade angle
- Square tube steel chassis with reinforcements
- Stated 1 year manufacturer warranty
Cons
- Requires a winch or manual lift, sold separately
- Width adjusts only to 48 or 60 inches
- Built as a UTV system, not a truck or SUV kit
- Weight of 112.0 pounds to handle during install
DK2 AVAL8219 Universal SUV/Truck Snow Plow Kit
A universal SUV and truck snow plow kit with a blade listed at 82 by 19 inches, a 2-inch receiver mount, a 3,000 lb wireless electric winch, 3 blade-locking positions and powder-coated, all-steel construction.
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The DK2 example is a universal SUV and truck snow plow kit with a blade listed at 82 by 19 inches in its title and a 2-inch receiver mount. The listing states a 3,000 lb wireless electric winch that lifts and lowers the blade and can be controlled from inside, blade angles that set and lock manually with a single lever lifting a pin to 3 blade-locking positions, and powder-coated, all-steel construction. The maker states an ISO 9001 certified manufacturer. The spec table lists 288.0 pounds and dimensions of 43.0 inches x 32.0 inches x 18.0 inches, and the listing states no warranty term.
Pros
- 3,000 lb wireless electric winch included for lifting and lowering
- Blade angles set and lock with a single lever
- Powder-coated, all-steel construction
- Fits most light trucks and SUVs with a receiver mount
Cons
- Blade angle locks in 3 positions, fewer than the 5 positions on the Kolpin example
- Weight of 288.0 pounds to handle during install
- No warranty term stated on the listing
- No assembly time stated on the listing
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Access 80660 Snow Sport Heavy Duty Utility Plow PackageCheck price on Amazon
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Craftsman 42 in Snow Blade for Lawn TractorsCheck price on Amazon
SUONE 24" Snow Plow Markers Blade Guides Yellow Never BreakCheck price on Amazon
Universal Snowplow Blade FlapCheck price on Amazon
Snow blade vs snow plow side by side
| Factor | Kolpin ATV Plow | DK2 AVAL8219 | Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Universal under-body mount | Receiver mount | Mount follows the vehicle |
| Blade width | Adjusts to either 48 or 60 inches | 82 inches in the title | Adjustable width or a wide listed blade |
| Blade angle | 5 positions | 3 locking positions | More angle positions on the Kolpin example |
| Lift | Requires a winch or manual lift, sold separately | 3,000 lb wireless electric winch included | Winch included or winch to add |
| Construction | Stamped steel blade, square tube steel chassis | Powder-coated, all-steel construction | Steel on both examples |
| Weight | 112.0 pounds | 288.0 pounds | Lighter UTV kit, heavier truck kit |
| Assembly | Assembles in under 1 hour | Not stated | Assembly time stated for one example only |
| Warranty | 1 year manufacturer | Not stated | Warranty stated for one example only |
Figures are manufacturer stated for the example models, collected 1 November 2026.
Blade or plow: what separates the two sides
A snow blade is the clearing edge itself: a wide face that pushes snow to one side as the vehicle moves. A snow plow, as the listings here use the term, is the package around that edge: the blade, the mount that fixes it to the vehicle, and the angle control that aims it, plus a lift arrangement that raises and lowers it, whether that lift is in the box or bought separately. Both listings in this comparison are plow kits, so they show what the package adds beyond the blade alone.
That package matters because the blade needs a mount to hang from, and the angle control and lift decide how it aims snow and whether it can rise clear of the ground. The two examples below solve mounting, angle and lift in different ways, for different vehicles.
Mounting and lift
The Kolpin example uses a universal under-body mount and states easy assembly and install. It requires a winch or manual lift, sold separately, so the buyer must already own a lift or buy one alongside the kit. That keeps the kit itself simpler, at the cost of a second purchase.
The DK2 example uses a receiver mount: the listing describes sliding the snowplow onto the mount for light trucks and SUVs. Its lift is in the box, a 3,000 lb wireless electric winch that lifts and lowers the blade and can be controlled from inside. For a truck or SUV owner, that means one purchase covers mount and lift together.
Width and blade angle
The Kolpin blade adjusts to either 48 or 60 inches in width, and its angle sets in 5 positions. The DK2 title lists 82 by 19 inches with a 2-inch receiver mount, and its angle sets and locks manually with a single lever lifting a pin to 3 blade-locking positions. Neither listing labels a blade height, so the width and angle figures are the honest basis for comparison here.
Width and angle work together on a driveway. A wider blade moves more snow per pass, while more angle positions give finer control over the angle at which snow is pushed aside. The Kolpin example pairs a narrower adjustable blade with more angle positions; the DK2 example pairs a wider listed blade with fewer angle positions.
The two examples
Acreage and terrain fit
Kolpin ATV Plow
DK2 AVAL8219
Matching It to Your Property
- Match the mount to the vehicle: a universal under-body mount on the UTV example, a receiver mount on the truck and SUV example.
- Match the blade width to the driveway: an adjustable blade that moves between 48 and 60 inches, or a blade listed at 82 inches.
- Plan the lift before snow arrives: a winch or manual lift bought separately, or a wireless electric winch in the box.
- Check the listed dimensions against storage space before ordering, and confirm the vehicle can carry the listed weight.
The Acre Score explained
The Acre Score weighs performance, build, value, safety and warranty. A factor the listing does not state scores zero, which is why the DK2 example scores zero for warranty and both examples score zero for safety.
| Product | Acre Score | Perf. /35 | Build /25 | Value /25 | Safety /10 | Warranty /5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolpin ATV Plow | 9.5 | 28 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| DK2 AVAL8219 | 9.4 | 27 | 21 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each product’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score.
If a blower suits the driveway better than a blade or a plow, see our Snow Blower vs Snow Plow comparison.
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FAQ: mowing large lots
What is the difference between a snow blade and a snow plow?
A snow blade is the clearing edge that pushes snow aside. A snow plow kit, as the listings here show, adds the mount and the angle control around that edge, with a lift arrangement that is either in the box or bought separately, so the blade can aim snow and rise clear of the ground when needed.
Does the Kolpin example include a lift?
No. The listing states the kit requires a winch or manual lift, sold separately. The blade, chassis and mount are in the kit, but the lift is a separate purchase.
Does the DK2 example include a winch?
Yes. The listing states a 3,000 lb wireless electric winch that lifts and lowers the blade and can be controlled from inside.
How wide are the two examples?
The Kolpin blade adjusts to either 48 or 60 inches in width. The DK2 title lists 82 by 19 inches with a 2-inch receiver mount.
Which example states a warranty?
The Kolpin example states a 1 year manufacturer warranty. The DK2 listing states no warranty term.
