Innovation – Swisher ATV QuickSwitch™ System expands ATV function and usefulness

With gas prices at an all-time high, recreational vehicles will probably see a continued decline in use. ATVs may begin collecting dust by sitting idle in the garage or storage shed waiting for hunting season. But, what if you could put more use into this vehicle year-round and make it a bigger helper around the homestead?

In talking to one of our readers, he told me the folks at Swisher have done just that. Known for their lawn and garden power equipment, they have a full product line of accessories that operate as the Swisher ATV QuickSwitch™ System. The universal-fit mounting system is based on a frame under the ATV; the operator can choose from eight attachment options that are mounted to the front or rear of the vehicle. 

For those of us who have spent any time working on a farm – I worked summers in Wisconsin on a dairy farm – you can appreciate the advantage of the attachment changeover is accomplished by pulling on a single pin; no tools are required. And, the attachments can be raised and lowered with a front or rear-mounted winch by simply attaching a single cable. Check out this link to a video by ATV Magazine showing the ATV QuickSwitch™ System in action.

Front Attachments

• Dump Bucket – heavy-duty 14-gauge steel construction with scoring teeth for penetration of compacted soil
• Plow Blade – robust 50-inch blade with built-in downward pressure delivers snow clearing and terrain leveling action
• Fork Lift – 1 ¾-inch square tube forks are ideal for moving materials on the farm, ranch or construction site
• Front-Mount Mower – 50-inch, side-discharge cutting deck with three blades for excellent cut quality

Rear Attachments

• Box Scraper – 10-gauge steel with 6 individual, replaceable, scarifier teeth that etch and break up surfaces
• Box Scraper without Scarifier Teeth – heavy construction ideal for grading, leveling and back filling large areas
• Disc Harrow – Eight 13-inch diameter serrated discs perfect for gardens, grounds maintenance and soil tillage
• Grader Blade – great for scraping and leveling yards, blade can be angled into 5 positions for maneuverability

p.s. ATV Magazine, the industry’s largest ATV consumer publication, named Swisher’s QuickSwitch System to their Product Innovation Award winners.