Transform your hard-working utility side-by-side into a heavy-duty winter path-clearing machine with the Open Trail UTV Front Quick-Mount Plow Bracket [MPN: 459-6165]. Engineered for an application-specific, precision frame fit, this high-strength receiver plate mounts directly to the front lower chassis framework of your utility vehicle to establish an exceptionally rigid plow link. By transferring structural snow scraping forces directly back into the main chassis core, it ensures maximum stability, structural alignment, and absolute push-power without straining your front bumper tubes.
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- We recommend combining this front receiver structural plate with a matching Open Trail UTV Square Push Tube Assembly and a dedicated synthetic plow lift strap to build out a zero-friction, high-utility winter workspace.
- 100% constructed from high-tensile, laser-cut Grade 50 structural steel sheets designed to endure massive sub-zero impact loads and frozen pack impacts.
- Finished in an industrial-grade matte black powder coat over structural steel to ensure maximum rust and corrosion defense against road salt spray and slush moisture baking.
Confirmed Fitment Information
Part number 459-6165 features a front-mount quick-release hook arrangement tailored explicitly for newer generations of Polaris utility frameworks. Meticulously cross-referenced against factory vehicle assembly archives, this front-lower plow receiver plate is a verified direct fit for the following side-by-sides:
- Polaris Ranger 1000 SOHC / Crew (Full-Size SOHC Platform): 2020 – Present
- Polaris Ranger XP 1000 / Crew (Full-Size Chassis Lines): 2018 – Present
CRITICAL SOHC VS XP 1000 GENERATION & COMPANION TUBE WARNINGS:
**Chassis Generation Alert:** Pay close attention to your vehicle's model and year parameters. This plate is configured specifically for the updated, post-2018 full-size Pro-Torque Ranger platforms. **It is completely incompatible with legacy 2017 and older Ranger XP 1000 models** (which underwent an entirely different frame arrangement requiring alternative Open Trail part numbers), as well as mid-size Polaris Ranger 500 or 570 models.
**Push Tube Alignment:** This receiver plate is factory-built to interface directly with standard Open Trail and KFI-style **UTV Square Push Tube lines** (Cross-references exactly with KFI part #106165). It utilizes heavy-duty 5/8-inch attachment pins for a secure, tool-free connection loop.
**Front Brush Guard Clearance Note:** Because this structural plate mounts cleanly to the front frame tabs underneath the radiator cowling to preserve maximum ground clearance, **minor trimming or notched cutting of your factory plastic under-body stone shield may be required during installation**. Physical clearance checking is advised to ensure your aftermarket steel brushguards do not block access pathways to the 5/8" hitch-pin slots. All premium mounting hardware fasteners and detailed installation instructions are included inside the box.
Technical Specifications
| Attribute |
Specification |
| System Mount Architecture |
UTV Front-Mount Receiver Lower Frame Attachment |
| Base Core Plate Thickness |
3/16 Inch Structural Steel Foundation Base |
| Coupler Tab Thickness |
1/4 Inch Heavy-Duty Structural Grade 50 Steel Pin Tabs |
| Pin Style Connection |
Accepts Dual Standard 5/8" Quick-Release UTV Hitch Pins |
| Outer Face Protection |
Corrosion-Resistant Durable Semi-Gloss Black Powder Coating |
| Plow Tab Safety Profile |
Tapered Low-Profile Shape to Reduce Trail Snags and Hang-Ups |
| Required Companion Tubes |
Requires Open Trail or KFI UTV-Spec Square Push Tubes |
| Fastener Hardware Inclusions |
Complete High-Strength Grade 5 Zinc-Plated Bolts, Washers, and Lock Nuts |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
459-6165 (Cross-Reference Brand SKU: KFI 106165) |
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