SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"

SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall
part number: SB324-081

Remove snow quickly from your driveway or parking lot with this residential, hitch-mounted snowplow. Pivoting, 3-position blade glides over uneven ground. Remote-controlled electric winch lets you raise and lower 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 winch allows you to easily raise and lower plow
• 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 trailer hitch receiver
• Blade dimensions: 84" wide x 22" tall
• Height adjustment: 9"
• 3 Blade angles:
  • Left 22 degrees
  • Straight ahead
  • Right 22 degrees
• Winch lift capacity: 3,000 lbs
• Weight: 335 lbs
• 1-Year limited warranty

Note: Due to the size of this item it ships via truck freight.

This Generation III Classic Personal snowplow is the most recent innovation from SnowBear. This plow conveniently slides into your vehicle's front-mounted trailer hitch (sold separately) for easy, convenient mounting. It has a remote-controlled electric winch that will let you raise and lower the plow without leaving the warmth and comfort of your cab. 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 Personal 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 Personal snowplow.

When you are finished, put your vehicle in park and lower the plow. Remove the plow from your vehicle after every use.

Easy Lifting with Electric Winch

The electric winch on this plow allows you to easily lift and lower the blade using a toggle switch that mounts in your cab. You can also use the included wireless remote control. The winch uses a durable nylon strap, which is much quieter than a chain, to raise and lower the plow.

324-081 Snow Bear Gen 3 Classic Personal Snow Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
part number: 31540

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.

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
• Precision, robotic welding maximizes strength and improves fit
• 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 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

etrailer.com Technical Support

At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.

31540 Curt Front-Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver

Customer Reviews

SnowBear Plow for 2" Hitches - Electric Winch - 84" Wide x 22" Tall - SB324-081

Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" - 31540

Average Customer Rating:  4.7 out of 5 stars   (14 Customer Reviews)

Order: RelevanceNewestRating - High to LowRating - Low to High Remove snow quickly from your driveway or parking lot with this residential, hitch-mounted snowplow. Pivoting, 3-position blade glides over uneven ground. Remote-controlled electric winch lets you raise and lower 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.

by: D hansen09/24/2017

2005 FordExplorer

Worked out great.. A little trimming on the facial of the bumper.. The fish line awesome little tool...

Thanks436022

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by: Joe01/07/2018

2013 Jeep Wrangler

Better than a snowblower!! Made very well, had it put together and mounted in a couple hours. Used it for two small snowfalls and it worked as expected. Great customer service from etrailer!465413

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by: Casey C. 10/21/2016

2012 Ford F-250 Super Duty

I bought a Snow bear personal plow and a separate Curt receiver hitch for the front of my 2012 F250.. after speaking with Erica W. several times due to blunders on my part, all was perfect. Quick delivery, price was right, items are super rugged. The stock photos don't do justice. My plow came in at 350 pounds without the receiver hitch. It's not a cheap toy plow. Get one, they'll fit nearly anything! Thanks Erica!! 309250

by: yepper03/14/2017

2004 FordExplorer

as always, this would be like the 10th time I got hitches from Etrailer.com, outstanding products with all parts needed and clear i structions online as well on paper352805

by: Roy B09/20/2012

2005 FordExplorer

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer and this hitch fit well. There are three holes on each side of the hitch. The front two matched perfectly to holes existing on the frame of the Explorer. I had to drill into the frame for the third hitch hole but it was not too difficult. The hitch comes with a fishing tool to get the bolts where they need to go in the frame but it works pretty slick. Much easier than some fishing I've had to do with electrical work. I am not a mechanic but do handyman jobs around the house and was able to install this hitch by myself in 1.5 hrs. After placing the two front bolts, I propped the hitch up on boarts to where the bolts came through the hitch holes then screwd on the nuts to bring the hitch up & into place. For the third bolt, I drilled with hitch in place then put the bolts in the third hole.55316

by: David 10/14/2021

2004 FordExplorer

I couldn't find this hitch anywhere and the plow was on the way! Someone mentioned e-trailer and, Bingo! Great price and fast shipping. It's on the truck. Thanks.1179739

by: Eric 05/26/2021

2005 FordExplorer

Haven’t even had time to open the box it came in! But shipped in record time and the service and price are excellent! Will let you know after I install it, with the step by step guide won’t have any problems. This is the place to buy from!1047475

by: James10/24/2021

Hitch very easy to install 1186869

by: Douglas W12/06/2022

1997 Jeep TJ

Not to hard to install 1479378

by: Sam 09/12/2022

2004 FordExplorer

This was an EXACT fit on a 2004 explorer 4dr 4x4 . Thanks !1404453

by: Mike 08/20/2021

Well made product that was fairly easy to install. Will use it to haul chairs and tent for cookout this weekend and fishing gear to beach soon!1128637

by: Phil H.03/07/2011

Excellent product, delivery, and price. I will do business with you in the future. I highly recommend your products.8648

by: John 02/25/2021

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by: Thomas 09/22/2021

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• Snow Bear Plow Recommendation for Fitting 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo
  
• In order to use a Snowbear plow on the front of a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo you'll need to use the one that installs with a front hitch. So for the front hitch you'd need the part # C31048 and then for the plow you'd want the part # SB324-081.
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• Will Snowbear Plow part # SB324-081 Fit Well on 2014 Ford F-150
  
• With the Curt hitch part # C31068 installed on your 2014 Ford F-150 the Snowbear Plow part # SB324-081 that you referenced would fit and work well without any adverse effects on the truck.
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• Recommended Snow Plow for a 2017 Nissan Titan XD
  
• As long as your front mount hitch receiver on your 2017 Nissan Titan XD was between 7 to 13 inches from the ground that the Personal Snowplow # SB324-081 that you referenced will fit. My contact at SnowBear confirmed this. The photo you are referring to is just a generic photo from the manufacturer. We also supply accessories for the SnowBear Snowplow like the Caster Kit # SB324-126 which allows you to wheel the snowplow when bringing it out of storage or putting it away into storage.
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• Plow Recommendation for 2002 Chevy Avalanche with Front Hitch
  
• For a hitch mounted plow for the type of application you mentioned I really like the K2 # K2AVAL8219. It's 82 inches wide and 19 inches tall that uses a winch motor to raise and lower. It also comes with a wireless remote to make operation and install easy.
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• Solution for SnowBear Snow Plow that Wobbles When Raised Up While Traveling
  
• I spoke with SnowBear about the issue you described and they said it sounds like you aren't using the safety chain that came with the plow which was designed for removing the play you are describing. There's more info on it on pages 13 and 14 in the manual of the plow. Secondly, vehicles with plows connected should NOT travel on roadways without the safety chain installed, as this may result in serious damage to the roadway, plow and vehicle and may cause serious injury to the operator.
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• Do You Have a Wiring Diagram for the Snowbear Personal Snow Plow # SB324-081?
  
• I went ahead and attached the wiring diagram for the 84-Inch Wide Snowbear Personal Snow Plow # SB324-081. If you need assistance with reading voltage when customizing your switch, I recommend using a circuit tester like the # PTW2993.
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• Front Mount Hitches for 2007 Jeep Wrangler and 2011 Ford Escape for Snowplow
  
• We have front hitches that will fit your 2007 Jeep Wrangler, like the recommended Draw-Tite # 65069, but these are designed to fit with the standard factory bumper. Since you have an aftermarket bumper you will need to check out the linked installation instructions to try to determine if this will fit with your bumper or not. If it won't then the only way for you to get a front mount hitch on your Wrangler is to have one fabricated. According to SnowBear the max height a hitch receiver
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• Does Snowbear Plow Come With Front Mounted Hitch?
  
• The SnowBear Personal Snowplow, # SB324-081, does not come with a front-mounted hitch, but there is an option available for your 2017 Jeep Wrangler. I recommend the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver, # 31432, which is a two-inch hitch that bolts on and is a is custom-fit for Wranglers. The SnowBear offers accessories which are designed to make things easier on you, such as the Lighting Kit, # SB324-127, which mounts to the frame of the plow and simply wires to your Jeep's battery.
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• Wiring for SnowBear Personal Snow Plow
  
• According to the control box wiring diagram (see attached) 2 of the wires for the SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081 go to the electric winch and 2 of them go to the battery. The only other thing that you might have is a switch for light accessories but the black wires for that setup go to ground. If none of this matches what you have then go ahead and send me a photo and/or a part number for the box you are looking at and I can see if there is anything else I can find out.
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• Snowbear Plow Receiver Hitch vs Custom Mount
  
• The biggest difference I have seen between the two style is in the amount of play they have side to side. While it isn't a ton there is more play in the single connection point than what you will get out of the custom frame bracket types. We carry both types here but given the choice I would go with the custom bracket version. If you plan on moving it from one vehicle to another from time to time then the hitch mount is the way to go for ease of use. There is a great option with custom
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• Is it Okay to Back Drag Snow with the 84" Wide SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches
  
• Yes, I spoke with my contact at SnowBear and they confirmed that you can back drag with the Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081. It won't perform nearly as well, but it can be used for this application. If you don't already have a front mount hitch receiver on your vehicle just let me know the year/make/model and I can make a recommendation for you!
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• Front Hitch for 2006 Jeep Commander to Mount SnowBear Personal Snowplow
  
• Since the SnowBear Personal Snowplow part # SB324-081 is designed to attach to a front hitch what you'll need is a front hitch designed to fit your 2006 Jeep Commander like the Curt # C31056 and you'd be set.
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• Front Mount Trailer Hitch for 2001 Ford F-150 for SnowBear Snowplow
  
• I have good news all around because there are front-mounted trailer hitches that fit both your 2001 GMC Yukon 1500 and 2001 Ford F-150, and your SnowBear Personal Snowplow for 2" Hitches # SB324-081 will fit on both trucks. - 2001 Ford F-150 Front Mount Hitch: Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 65025 Both of these hitches will work great and allow you to mount your snowplow.
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• Can SnowBear Plow be Used with 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  
• With a front hitch installed on your 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee like the Curt # C31048 you can use a SnowBear plow like the part # SB324-081 that you referenced which was designed to attach to 2 inch hitches.
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• Front Hitch Fit for a 2003 Ford Explorer with Tow Hooks
  
• For your 2003 Ford Explorer 4-door none of the front hitches we offer require the removal of tow hooks prior to installation. The Curt hitch part # 31540 has been confirmed as a fit and would work well for you. There will be some drilling for installation of this hitch but as far as most hitches go this will install pretty easily.
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• Can Front Mounted Hitch Receiver on 2003 Ford Explorer Be Used as a Tow Bar?
  
• The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31540 is a fit for your 2003 Ford Explorer 4-door , but it is not a way to safely tow your vehicle. You will need to use a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms # 474-1 for example. I've linked the page to all your options to assist but a front mounted receiver can't be used in conjunction with a base plate.
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• Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver for a 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser
  
• We carry a front mount trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver that will fit your 2012 Toyota FJ Cruiser. You can use Curt front mount receiver # 31367. I have included links to the instructions and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you. When used with a winch the hitch is rated for a line pull up to 9,000 pounds, gross trailer weight up to 3,500 pounds, and vertical load up to 350 pounds.
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• Length Between Mounting Brackets on Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 31540
  
• The length from the inside of one mounting bracket to the other is 27" on the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver # 31540. Distance from mounting holes center to center is 30" and the mounting plate thickness is 5/16". Refer to the diagram attached below. This hitch is designed to fit 2004 - 2005 Ford Explorers and 2002 - 2003 Ford 4-Door Explorers. If you have a different vehicle, let me know and I can find a hitch that is confirmed to fit your vehicle.
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• Will Curt Hitch 31540 Fit 2002 Ford Explorer
  
• The Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2" # 31540 will fit the 4-door models of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport. This custom hitch includes all required mounting hardware. I have linked the installation instructions for you to check out.
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• Does The Curt Front Mount Hitch 31540 Require Tow Hook Removal?
  
• Hello Adam. According to Curt, Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 31540 will work with the OEM tow hooks. So, they can remain on the vehicle with the hitch installed. I have linked the manufacturer instructions for you below and as you will see, there is no mention of tow hook removal.
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• Replacement Hitch for a 2005 Ford Explorer
  
• No, there are not. The aftermarket hitches, like the etrailer item # e55KR, all mount below the original location of the factory hitch on your 2005 Ford Explorer XLT. I have attached a picture below to show you what it will look like once installed. I saw you were looking at a front hitch. The only one that fits the 2005 Explorers is the Curt item # 31540. It sticks out right below the license plate.
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