Part Numbers: SB324-172,31053
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Hitch-mounted snowplow makes short work of your snowy driveway or parking lot. Pivoting, 5-position blade glides over uneven ground. Long-lasting actuator with internal clutch lets you operate plow from your warm cab.
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Note: Due to the size of this item it ships via truck freight.
The SnowBear Proshovel conveniently slides into your vehicle's front-mounted trailer hitch for easy, convenient mounting. Smoothly and easily raise and lower the plow from the comfort of your cab with the remote-controlled electric actuator. The pivoting blade makes this plow ideal for rocky or uneven surfaces because it can adjust to the terrain. Angled trip springs are also built in to help keep the blade from catching and tripping. Being just 39" away from the bumper, the Proshovel snowplow has a compact yet strong and sturdy design.
Simple, Hitch-Mounted Installation
This hitch-mounted snowplow simply slides into your vehicle's front trailer hitch receiver, making it a breeze to install. Unlike a plow that attaches to custom-fit brackets, which ties you down to just 1 vehicle, this hitch-mounted plow can be used on most trucks or SUVs with a 2" x 2" front-mounted hitch. As a result, this plow can be easily switched between multiple vehicles. And because it offers a nearly universal fit, you won't have to buy a new plow when you replace your old vehicle.
To install the Proshovel snowplow, just slide the shank of the plow assembly into your 2" trailer hitch receiver . Then use a pin and clip or a hitch lock (sold separately) to secure the plow in the receiver.
How to Plow
Once the plow is mounted on your vehicle, lower the blade and set it to the desired angle. To set the angle, exit the vehicle and manually position the plow straight ahead, 11 degrees to the left or to the right, or 22 degrees to the left or to the right. Angling the blade allows you to push snow off to the side where you want it without having to change the angle of your entire vehicle. This is especially useful on a driveway or private roadway where piling the snow straight ahead would create a barrier.
To begin plowing, just drive forward. When backing up to take another pass, be sure to lift the plow with the remote or the in-cab toggle switch, then lower it again before moving forward. When approaching a large pile of snow, be sure to decrease your speed. Slamming into a pile of snow can void the warranty on the Proshovel.
When you are finished, put your vehicle in park and lower the plow. Remove the plow from your vehicle after every use.
Smooth, Controlled Lifting with Electric Actuator
The electric actuator on this plow allows you to lift and lower the blade using a toggle switch that mounts in your cab. You can also use the included wireless remote control. To raise the plow, activate the actuator. As the actuator moves along the internal screw, the arm on top of the actuator will pivot, raising the plow blade by pulling the chain that is attached to it. Having fewer moving parts than a typical winch makes this setup less complicated and less likely to break down than other plow lifting and lowering devices. There is also an internal clutch system that prevents damage to the actuator should you try to raise the blade too high or lower it too low.
Add-On Accessories
SnowBear offers a plethora of helpful accessories to make plowing even safer and easier. Along with the available accessories to enhance your snowplowing experience, many parts of the SnowBear Proshovel snowplow are available separately, so you can replace worn-out pieces without having to replace the whole plow.
The off-road halogen light kit (SB324-127) may be necessary if your plow blocks your vehicle's headlights. This kit will light up the way when you're plowing at night or in the early morning. The light kit mounts directly to your plow frame and offers increased visibility when plowing in dark conditions. The 2 bright halogen lights make it easier for you to see where you are going and for others to see you.
With the caster kit (SB324-126), it will be a breeze to move and store the Proshovel snowplow when it's not in use. These wheels mount directly behind the blade and they can be easily folded down for use and up for storage. In addition, these wheels will not weigh the plow down.
The drop extension kit (SB324-128) allows you to use your SnowBear snowplow on your lifted vehicle. With 6" of drop, this bolt-on kit ensures that the plow makes proper contact with the ground. Its sturdy steel construction is just as strong and durable as the plow itself.
If you are worried about causing damage to your lawn or pathway, the poly scraper attachment (SB324-069) is perfect for replacing the harsh, steel scraper on the Proshovel. The polymer construction is strong enough to still help plow efficiently, but gentle enough to not hurt your lawn or pathway.
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (18 Customer Reviews)
Hitch-mounted snowplow makes short work of your snowy driveway or parking lot. Pivoting, 5-position blade glides over uneven ground. Long-lasting actuator with internal clutch lets you operate plow from your warm cab. Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this fully welded, corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Overall it's a good light duty plow, works like it's supposed to, clears the snow with no problems. Originally purchased the plow with the hitch receiver mount, But the plow stuck out quite a bit in my opinion plus there was to much wobble. So I converted to the 2 point mount which brought the plow in closer and a lot less wobble.
There was an issue with the actuator, it would work intermittently when lowering the plow but Snow Bear covered it under warranty and sent me a new one.
My only gripe is that only after 3 months of Winter use, the whole plow was showing a lot of surface rust and the paint was peeling.
Overall it is a good setup, does the job it's suppose to. Had one problem with the actuator intermittently working when lowering the plow, but was replaced under warranty.
Originally purchased to use in a front mounted hitch receiver, but switched to the two point hookup which brought the plow in closer to the vehicle and made it a little more stable.
My only problem was after 3 months of winter use, paint was peeling and a lot of surface rust showing.
Great item... but I did not try to mount it with the funky wire fishy things.... I just took the bumper off which is really not that hard to do or put back on at least on my '08 Econoline 250. And yes you do have to trim the plastic under part but that is no big deal either.
I'm really satisfied with this front hitch for my 2010 E350 XLT Super Duty. Installation is a bit more complicated than described. I was able to complete the installation in about an hour with the van on the ground. I opted to completely remove the front bumper which is only attached by four nuts. This give complete access to the inside of the frame rails so no fish wire required. This also makes trimming the upper valance much easier. Enlarging the front hole was pretty straight forward. I only had a 1/2 drill bit, but the bolts still dropped in without issue. The hitch does interfere with the factory mounted front license plate which I simply removed. After the hitch is bolted in place, the lower valance will no longer fit without trimming. The instructions provide no diagrams for this so I had to do my best with a Dremel tool. After a minor trim, the valance still required a bit of manhandling to reinstall. The end result is very nice and I look forward to many miles of use.
Very easy install and everything I needed was included. I didn't have a 17/32" drill bit so I used a 1/2" and it worked fine. I pulled the front bumper off, it's only 4 bolts. I ended up having to trim splash guard more than instructions said and used 2x self tappers (M10) for 2 rear ward screws.
The hitch fit perfectly. The instructions showed it could be installed without taking of the front bumper, BUT it was VERY easy removing the bumper, which made it a snap installing the hitch. The instructions for cutting the plastic below the bumper was EXACT. The instructions for cutting the bottom plastic shield were wrong or misleading. But I made a few more cuts and it worked.
Wow! Excellent front hitch to launch my boat and built better than the one on the tail of my motorhome. I could launch a 40 footer with this thing and not worry about the weight! Delivered quickly and the best of all help to mount it. Highly recommend!!!
Lulin
10/18/2013
Any video of how to install this hitch , we have a E350 Van ford and want to carry a generator of about 135 lbs.
Install was made easy with the bolt fishing wires included for getting the bolts into the frame. I really like the position just below the bumper and coming through the air dam. I had to trim a small square out of the air dam, and a good amount from from the sides of the splash guard that's under the radiator. I understand some people just remove the splash guard altogether. That would be fine too but I like the more finished look. Works great for my bike carrier and as a recovery point. I also use it to run a small plow for clearing my driveway (I'm in MN). When not in use I keep one of those rubber plugs in to keep debris out. 2013 Ford E350 Super Duty XLT EB.
Hitch has been great one year in!
These guys are great! When I ever I've had an issue they are super professional and really help out. For example, I had a damaged item that I couldn't fix and reported it to etrailer. Next day the item is shipped and at my door shortly after. Awesome service! I always go here for the competitive price and exceptional service.
Well built I have ordered from etrailer before always great service and great products
No problems ordering it and it came qui ckly
I purchased a SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow and a 2" Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. The front mount hitch receiver was a breeze to mount to my vehicle. Literally 15 minutes from start to finish. When the SnowBear plow arrived I was a little apprehensive, as it came in 3 separate boxes and some assembly was required. The directions included were phenomenal, easy to understand and took you through complete assembly step by step. This has been a wonderful experience and I could not be happier.
Bolted up with little effort. Work's g reat!
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Loren
5/24/2020
I got stuck and there was NO way to get pulled out without it.