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Which ATV Mount Plate Should You Buy?

Summary:

Universal Mount:

Cheapest but may require modification to fit your quad.
Custom / ATV Specific Mount:

Designed to fit your specific ATV or UTV model for quick and easy mounting.
Mobile Mount:

Saves you the expense and weight of installing 2 winches for front and rear pulls.

When it comes to deciding what kind of mount plate to buy, there are 3 basic factors you’ll need to consider: 1) How much you want to customize your mount, 2) How you plan to use your winch, and 3) How much you want to spend.

Custom Mount Plate

How Much Do You Want to Customize Your Mount?

If you’re a gear head who likes to work on your ATV every chance you get, you might just want to buy a universal winch mount and custom fit it for your quad. If you’ve already done a lot of custom work on your ATV, a model specific winch mount may not even fit, depending on the type of mods you’ve done that affect the size of the mounting space for your winch.

On the other hand, if you rely on a mechanic to keep your quad purring, you’re better off with a custom, ATV specific winch mount.

How Do You Plan to Use Your Winch?

If you want to install a winch on both the front and rear of your quad, an ATV mobile mount can save you the expense and weight of a two-winch setup. Having the ability to move your winch from front to rear can come in handy sometimes. You can also take the winch and mobile mount off your ATV when you don’t need it.

How Much Do You Want to Spend?

If you’re looking for the cheapest way to outfit your ATV, a universal winch mount is the cheapest winch mount you can buy. As long as you’re okay with drilling a few extra holes yourself if needed, a universal mount should work just fine on a tight budget.