ccarmichael

I'm intending to install a front receiver in order to mount a Snowbear personal plow. I figure the front receiver will come in handy in other ways as well.

Anyone have any feedback about this setup?

BCMIF150

Information on the truck would be quite helpful.

ccarmichael

Well, I'd be interested in feedback from anyone with this setup or something similar, but I have an '09 Supercab 4x4, 5.4L.

Dirttracker18

They are weak and easily damaged. Too weak for the weight and power of a full sized truck. Use it cautiously, no piling of snow and only light and shallow snow. Deep or heavy wet snow can easily cause damage to the plow assembly.

For very light duty plowing it will function. Be very cautious of curbs or anything immovable.

I live in the country and have a couple of neighbiurs with them. I have made numerous repairs to them heating to bend things back, welding broken pieces and reinforcing.

ccarmichael

Thanks. This is what I expected to hear. Unfortunately, the next level up is more than twice the cost, and I can't justify that at the moment. I'll need the front receiver in a year or so anyway for wrangling travel trailers into tight spaces. Have you seen damage to the receiver mount itself? Or just the plow assembly?

Dirttracker18

If you purchase a quality receiver it should not be an issue. The plow frame is the weak link.

That being said, plow light and carefully and you will be fine. Just remember that it cannot be used like its big brother.

5.0-V10guy

I would never plow with an F150 no matter what kind of plow. Plowing puts a beating on my F350. New to this place so feel free to tell me to shut up.

BlackKnight81

Ok you asked for it - Shut up !! lol couldn't resist

T_R

My 15 F150 plows just fine. It doesn't "put a beating on".

Trans temp never goes up, coolant temp never goes up. It pushes the snow just fine even with the little 3.5. Doesn't even need ballast, it just goes, no spinning tires.

If you are doing big commercial lots with a 9' V plow or something, sure you need an F350. But residential driveways, the F150 is fine, even preferable, it's easier to maneuver around.

I have the 7.5 Boss HTX.

SkiSmuggs

I used a SnowBear plow on my '99 Ranger and 2003 Tundra until the plow frame got too bent up to use. I had to replace the electronics a couple of times. I got new frame parts and winch motor, then got my 2011 F150 Eco which said no plowing. Now with my F350, I just don't feel like pulling the air dam and tow hooks to install the receiver. I guess I should just rebuild the plow and sell it.