SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Actuator - 82" Wide x 19" Tall
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
Part Numbers: SB324-168,C87FR
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SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Actuator - 82" Wide x 19" Tall
part number: SB324-168
Remove snow quickly from your driveway or parking lot with this hitch-mounted snowplow. Pivoting, 3-position blade glides over uneven ground. Long-lasting actuator with internal clutch lets you operate plow from your warm cab.
Features:
- Hitch-mounted plow lets you clear parking lots and driveways with your vehicle
- Plow sits close enough to vehicle to reduce leverage and strain on plow, mounts, and vehicle
- Electric actuator raises and lowers plow smoothly and consistently
- Internal clutch prevents damage caused by attempting to under- or overextend the actuator
- Simple, chain-lifting design has fewer moving parts than a winch
- In-cab toggle switch lets you raise and lower the plow from the comfort of your vehicle
- Includes a wireless remote control as an alternative to the toggle switch
- Adjustable, 3-position blade can be manually angled left, right, and straight ahead
- Manual release handle is easily accessible from front or back of plow
- Sturdy steel edge scrapes over a variety of solid surfaces - not for gravel or sand
- Skid shoes let you adjust plow height to prevent blade from digging into the ground
- Strong rubber deflector allows for better visibility by directing snow away from your windshield
- Red visibility markers help you see plow edges so you can steer away from obstacles
- Rugged and durable, all-steel construction
- Black powder coat finish provides corrosion resistance
- Simple installation
- Slides into your vehicle's 2" front trailer hitch receiver
- ISO certification ensures consistent, quality manufacturing
- Assembly required
Specs:
- Application: 2" x 2" front-mounted trailer hitch receiver
- Blade dimensions: 82" wide x 19" tall
- Height adjustment: 9"
- 3 Blade angles:
- Left 22 degrees
- Straight ahead
- Right 22 degrees
- Actuator lift capacity: 1,000 lbs
- Weight: 370 lbs
- 1-Year limited warranty
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.
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, 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.
324-168 Snow Bear Pro Shovel Snow Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Actuator - 82" Wide x 19" Tall
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
part number: C87FR
Easily attach a variety of accessories to the front of your vehicle with this corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.
Features:
- Front-mount hitch provides attachment point for hitch-mounted accessories
- Winch, spare tire carrier, snowplow, cargo carrier and more
- No more blindly backing trailer in - just hook it up and drive it forward
- Custom fit is designed specifically for your vehicle
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Gloss black powder coat finish over steel resists corrosion
- Sturdy, square-tube design
- Assembled in the USA
Specs:
- Line pull: 9,000 lbs
- Vertical load: 500 lbs
- Gross trailer weight: 5,000 lbs
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Pin hole diameter: 5/8"
- Limited lifetime warranty
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Customer Reviews
SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Actuator - 82" Wide x 19" Tall - SB324-168
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - C87FR
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (31 Customer Reviews)
Remove snow quickly from your driveway or parking lot with this hitch-mounted snowplow. Pivoting, 3-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 corrosion-resistant trailer hitch receiver. Perfect for winches, spare tire carriers and more.by: Eric02/25/2021
This took a lot longer than I thought it would (about 3 hrs), mainly for figuring out how to get the right tool into the right place, but it turned out really good and will be great to put a bike rack on the front while towing our trailer in the rear. I was also able to re-install the tow hooks as well as part of the installation. You will definitely have to reach way back up in there to install and get ahold of a hitch pin any time you use it, but it looks really clean and you can't really even tell it is there when the license plate is on (you have to remove license plate any time you want to use it). I highly recommend using a floor jack to prop the hitch up into place so you can maneuver it around the air dam a bit more easily and line it up with the holes. The instructions could have used some better pictures of actually how to get it up into place. I had to get it in by just barely fitting it in front of the air dam and then jacking it up and around it. End product though looks really good.
by: Jason01/27/2018
2015 Ford Explorer
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.
by: Charles06/18/2020
The product and insulation are straightforward. It took approximately 1 1/2 hours to install. More time was spent cutting the shroud as the instructions gave a measurement which was too small.
California requires front license plates which covers the hitch, license plate needs to be removed to install hitch but does the job what time!
by: Frederick 10/24/2022
Dodge Ram Pickup
Pretty easy install on a 2022 Ram 1500. You do have to relocate the front tag, but if you have the skill to install the hitch, moving the tag should be no big deal.
Frederick
10/25/2023
Rock solid. No rust.
Mike L.
11/11/2023
@Frederick Awesome, thanks!
by: Boswell11/18/2021
Took some careful cutting of the air dam (or whatever it's called) but it's proven invaluable. Don't leave home without it, if you want to snake a trailer into someplace you wouldn't ordinarily snake a trailer.
Boswell
11/19/2022
The older I get the more useful this is. Any old man will understand.
by: William08/09/2023
This is not as easy as the instructions make it seem.
There are a many nuts that you need to remove to get the facia out of the way. There are also a number of clips and brackets that need to be removed.
The biggest issue I have is the carriage bolts for the vertical mounts aren’t long enough. They barely get purchase on the bolt.
At the end I of the day it’s installed and I’m only using it for a bike rack. If I was doing anything heavy duty I’d replace the Carrige bolts with longer ones.
by: Dusty09/16/2020
2019 Ram1500
Etrailer shipped product faster than they said, but when got home and package was busted on two ends. Scuff marks on receiver part of hitch and another side. No problem really little paint before I put it on cause using it on the beach. Will never see.
by: Mario 01/09/2022
It was very easy to install I'm a DIYer so I only have ramps and a mechanics dolly but I was able to get it done. The online instructions were very helpful, they gave me a clue as to what to expect installation wise. I ordered from etrailer in the past and the item arrived quickly. I would definitely use them again.
by: Ron 04/23/2021
2019 Dodge Ram Pickup
Perfect fit and very easy to install. On my truck 2019 1/2 ton Ram 4x4 you have to look very close to see it has a front hitch.
Ron
4/24/2022
One year later the product is working great.
by: Carl 03/15/2021
It was a perfect fit. I only gave it 4 stars because the instructions could have been better.
The instructions for the 2 bolts that go in from the front could have been better. I saw that if you take out the 2 covers where the tow hooks go through the front, you can get to those 2 front bolts very easily. Nowhere in the instructions does it tell you that.
by: Shannon 11/16/2020
Following the completion of my order I received a shipment notification early the next day. I received the trailer hitch receiver the 2 days after placing my order. The hitch was complete and installation instruction were provided. Installation took about 2 hours. I recommend purchasing from etrailer.com.
by: David03/05/2022
The brand of product is just that but the difference is in the retailer. etrailer has always been helpful with great pricing.
by: Carl04/14/2021
easy no drill installation. perfect fit.
Should have two people to install because of the weight, but one person can do it if you have a jack to put in place.
Everything went smoothly. Also quick delivery which was nice and well packaged so no damage.
by: Catherine 09/18/2022
all parts fit without any trouble
by: Mario 07/06/2022
Easy install just getting too old about 3.5 hours look good
by: Steven 09/14/2020
Easy to order, easy to install, good price and it showed up quick.
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by: Stef08/22/2020
Fast and what I needed
by: Thomas02/20/2023
2021 Ram1500
by: Richard 08/14/2022
by: Blair 04/03/2024
2019 Ram1500
by: James12/20/2022
by: Doug 12/09/2022
by: Karen 12/15/2022
by: Guy 08/12/2022
2020 Ram1500
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- Are Skid Legs Included With The SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow
- In the video you referenced Randy is using the SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow - 84" Wide x 22" Tall # SB324-172. At the 4:45 minute mark he shows you how to lower the skid legs so that you can unhook and slide the snow plow away from your truck for storage, and goes on to say that you can get the optional casters # SB324-126 as well to make it easier. The skid legs will be included with your snow plow kit but the casters will be a separate item.
view full answer... - Comparing SnowBear Snowplows with Electric Actuator and Snowplows with Electric Winch
- Both the SnowBear Proshovel Snowplow, with Electric Actuator # SB324-168 and the SnowBear Personal Snowplow, with Electric Winch # SB324-080 will allow you to easily raise and lower the snowplow, and both come with an in-cab toggle switch, as well as a wireless remote, so that the plow can be controlled from the comfort of your vehicle.
SnowBear markets the plow with the electric winch as a personal/residential winch, and the plow with the actuator for more larger scale plowing needs.
view full answer... - Is Curt Front Hitch C87FR Same as 31090 for 2022 Ram 1500 Big Horn
- Our Curt front hitch # C87FR is the same as the Curt part number 31090. We changed the part number but if you order the # C87FR you'd receive the Curt 31090.
view full answer... - 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock Front Mount Hitch Receiver Recommendation
- The only front hitch designed to fit your 2021 Ram 1500 Classic Warlock is the Curt # C87FR. It will require you to remove the front tow hooks like you mentioned, but some of the reviews we've received back show some people have been able to get the tow hooks back into place so it might still be possible to have both.
Unfortunately TorkLift doesn't have an EcoHitch made that fits the 2021 Ram 1500 models so this Curt is the only thing that fits.
view full answer... - Best Trailer Hitch Option for a 2021 Ram 1500 with Tow Hooks
- I do have an option for you but the only trailer hitch option we offer for a 2021 Ram 1500 with tow hooks is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR. The hitch is pretty recessed behind the bumper which makes for the best overall appearance but this does sometimes mean the hitch pin may be a little more difficult to use. The hitch is something you'll be looking at everyday so the priority is appearance for most.
view full answer... - Correct Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2021 Ram 1500
- Yes, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR for a 2021 Ram 1500 works on models with or without tow hooks. That being said, if you do have tow hooks, these will need to be permanently removed prior to installing the hitch.
If you need to, you can use something like the MaxxTow Tow Strap Loop part # MT70029, to use as a pull point for a tow strap since there isn't a hitch for the 2021 Ram 1500 that doesn't require the tow hooks to be removed if present.
view full answer... - Is the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Compatible With Automatic Air Dam on 2021 Ram 1500
- The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C87FR will not interfere with the automatic air dam on your 2021 Ram 1500. See the attached photo which shows the hitch installed on a Ram 1500 like yours. The automatic air dam can be seen in the lower left hand corner of the picture.
view full answer... - Front Hitch for 2021 Ram 1500 Warlock
- Since the 2021 Ram 1500 Warlock is based on the 1500 Classic you'd need a front hitch that fits the Classic with the # C87FR which I confirmed with Curt just now is a fit.
view full answer... - Front Hitch that Fits 2022 Ram 1500 TRX
- Yes Carlos, we have the Curt Front hitch part # C87FR that fits your 2022 Ram 1500 TRX.
view full answer... - How To Mount SnowBear Snow Plow on a 2022 Ram 1500
- I do have an option for you but the only snowplow mount options for a 2022 Ram 1500 are hitch mounted therefore you will need a front mount trailer hitch, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR is what I recommend. If you have a two point mounted snowplow you'll need to convert to hitch mount using the Retrofit Kit for SnowBear Winter Wolf Snowplows part # SB324-120.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Mount Hitch for a 2020 Ram 1500
- The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch item # C87FR weighs 40 lbs. This hitch is confirmed to fit the 2020 Ram 1500 without the factory tow hooks. This front hitch is custom fit and bolts directly to your Ram with included hardware.
The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch item # C87FR also fits the Ram 1500's with factory tow hooks. It is not compatible with Rebel or Diesel engine models.
I recommend adding the Front Mount Trailer Hitch License Plate Relocation Bracket item # 5443 to mount
view full answer... - Does Curt Front Hitch # C87FR Fit 2021 Ram 1500 with Tow Hooks
- Yes, the Curt front hitch part # C87FR that you referenced is a confirmed fit for your 2021 Ram 1500 with factory tow hooks. The tow hooks of the truck do need to be removed to install this hitch though which is the case for all front hitches that fit your vehicle.
view full answer... - Front Receiver for 2019 Ram Big Horn 1500 With Tow Hooks
- 2019 was a split model year for the Ram 1500, where they produced 2 different models. The Ram 1500 Classic is identical to the previous model year, while the 2019 Ram 1500 is an all-new model, the first model year of the 5th generation.
If you have the Ram 1500 Classic, you'll want to use the Draw-Tite # 65062, which will require removal of the tow hooks.
If you have the 2019 Ram 1500 (not the Classic) and it isn't a Rebel or a model with the Diesel engine, the Curt # C87FR will
view full answer... - Is there a Front Mounted Hitch for a 2024 Ram 1500?
- Yes, there is if your 2024 Ram 1500 has the factory tow hooks. The Curt Front Hitch item # C87FR is confirmed to fit the 2024 Ram 1500 so long as your truck has tow hooks. There currently isn't an option for a front hitch if you do not.
The Curt Front Hitch item # C87FR is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware. This front hitch has a 2" receiver with a 5,000 lbs towing capacity and a 500 lbs vertical load limit.
I have linked the installation instructions below
view full answer... - Front Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Ram 1500 for Bike Rack and Cargo Carrier
- The only front hitch currently (May 2022) available for your 2020 Ram 1500 is the Curt # C87FR. This does require you to remove that front fascia air dam under the front bumper but you will need to make a cutout for the hitch receiver to fit through and then you'll reinstall it. This is pretty normal for pickup trucks and front receivers. Half the time you can install it without modifications and then the other half you do have to do light or heavy modifications.
view full answer... - Recommended Front Mount Hitch For 2020 Ram 1500 Lone Star
- Yes, the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C87FR is a great option for a front mount hitch on the 2020 Ram 1500 Lone Star. It is rated for a line pull of 9,000 lbs (winch) and vertical load of 500 lbs (tongue weight). I have attached the installation instructions for your reference.
view full answer... - Is There a Front Hitch that Fits 2019 Ram 1500 Rebel
- The Curt hitch part # C87FR does not fit the Rebel models but we do have the Draw Tite hitch part # 65081 that can fit with some modifications. We can't fully endorse it but one guy left us this review:
"Was able to have a buddy install this on my 2020 Ram Rebel EcoDiesel. He had to cut a small square in the front bumper and remove the tow hitches completely. The Air Dam also had to be adjusted a tad, but it all ended up fitting. I was hit head on in an accident recently and they said
view full answer... - Front Mount Hitch Recommendation for a 2019 Ram 1500 New Body Style
- For your 2019 Ram 1500 with the New Body Style I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C87FR because it features a hidden crosstube for a clean looking install. I was actually speaking with Curt about this fitting with tow hooks the other day and they said that the pickup cannot have tow hooks. If it does have tow hooks then they need to be removed.
Attached is a photo of what this front mount hitch looks like installed as well as the installation instructions for you
view full answer... - What is the Weight on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part # C87FR
- The weight on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" part # C87FR is just under 50 Lbs. This is also confirmed to fit your 202 Ram 1500.
view full answer... - Is there a Front Hitch for a 2024 Ram 1500?
- Yes, there is! To add a front hitch to your 2024 Ram 1500 you will want the Curt item # C87FR. This front hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Ram with included hardware. It fits the Rams with or without tow hooks.
Please note that this front mount hitch will not work with the Rebel or diesel engine models.
view full answer... - Curt vs. Draw-Tite Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2021 Ram 1500
- I would be happy to answer that question for you. The main difference between the Curt Front Hitch Receiver item # C87FR and the Draw-Tite Front Hitch Receiver Item # 65081 is the difficulty in installation. The Curt is way easier to install. You have to remove the front air dam and splitter to install the Draw-Tite. They both have identical capacities with a 9,000 lbs line pull and a 500 lbs vertical load limit. Since the capacities are the same I recommend the Curt item # C87FR based
view full answer... - Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver Cutout For a 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn Built to Serve Edition
- The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # C87FR will fit your 2021 Ram 1500 Big Horn Built to Serve edition truck. It will require you to trim out a 2.5" x 2.5" section of your lower fascia panel. I have included an image to show what must be trimmed.
The WeatherTech BumpStepXL Hitch-Mounted Bumper Protector and Step # WT81BS1XL is great to fill the receiver hole. It will help protect your front bumper and provide the additional step to access under your hood.
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Tim V.
8/4/2022
I gave up trying to install the front hitch on my 2020 Ram. ped the truck Off at local shop. Figured with a lift and a couple of guys it would be a slam dunk. Surprised when I picked up the truck the guys said it was a very difficult installation. Took 3 guys to get the hitch in place and install with the provided hardware. I was not present during this part of the install but I know and trust these mechanics and have used them for many years. I installed a similar hitch on my previous truck- a 2004 Tundra. I was able to do that one by myself. My advice to anyone planning to install a front hitch on a Ram 2020 to seriously consider use of a lift and skilled mechanics.