Before choosing your front mount receiver, consider what you plan on using it for. If you're looking to mount a winch, you should review the winch specs and requirements, if you're pushing a snowplow you'll want one with a tongue weight capacity that exceeds the weight of the plow.

Since most front mount receivers are custom for your vehicle, use our vehicle guide above to lead you to the correct front hitch for your truck. In many cases there will be more than one front receiver to choose from offering convenient choices between brand and capacity.

Expand Your Vehicle’s Capabilities

A front-mount receiver hitch instantly adds versatility to your vehicle. Designed to install under the front bumper, these 2-inch Class III hitches give you a secure, convenient mounting point at the front of your vehicle, perfect for work, recreation, or recovery, a front receiver hitch helps you get more out of your truck, SUV, or van.

What You Can Do With a Front Hitch

Mount a winch or snowplow: Quickly attach a winch mount or plow system for year-round utility.
Move trailers with precision: Backing a trailer into a tight spot becomes simple when you can push it from the front. Many drivers also choose front hitches to improve visibility and maneuverability when launching boats or parking campers.
Carry gear up front: Add a cargo carrier, bike rack, or spare-tire mount to free up some space.
Recover with confidence: Use a front recovery point for D-rings, tow hooks or straps during off-road trips.

Accessories and Add-Ons

Turn your front receiver into a multi-purpose tool:

Winch mounts & tow hooks
Snowplows & skid shields
Cargo carriers & bike racks
Step plates & recovery gear

Each accessory installs quickly using standard 2-inch hitch pins. The beauty of front receivers is the possibility of multiple uses. When you're without your snowplow, our hitch accessories may give you some other ideas so you can make use of it outside of winter, for example a skid shield or front step.

How Much Weight Can It Handle?

Typical front receiver hitches support up to 5,000 lbs gross trailer weight, 500 lbs tongue weight, and 9,000 lbs straight-line pull — perfect for winches, plows, recovery mounts and bike racks or spare tire mounts.

Installation Made Simple

Most models are custom-fit to your vehicle. Installation usually takes about 30–90 minutes with common hand tools:

Bolt the hitch to existing frame holes using supplied hardware.
In some cases trim fascia or remove/relocate the front license plate (if needed).
Torque bolts to specifications and re-install any under-body panels.

Things to Keep in Mind

Front hitches can slightly reduce ground clearance and may block airflow or headlights when carrying large accessories.
To stay safe and maintain performance:

Do not exceed rated capacities.
Use anti-rattle devices can be useful to minimize movement and noise.
Check bolt torque and rust protection regularly.
Consider a license-plate relocation bracket if required by local laws.

FAQs

Can I tow a trailer from the front hitch?
Yes, for slow-speed maneuvering only — it’s not intended for highway towing.

Will it affect sensors or adaptive cruise control?
Some vehicles may require sensor recalibration or a relocation bracket. Check your owner’s manual or contact us before installing.

Does it fit my vehicle?
Use our Vehicle Lookup above to find the perfect custom-fit front hitch for your exact make and model.

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