Progressive Automations Electric Linear Actuator - 8 Inch Stroke, 400 lbs Force, IP66 Water Resistance - High Load Linear Actuator for Automation, Manufacturing, Automotive, PA-04-8-400

I uses this on my side by side to lift the snow blade. The down pressure that the actuator creates permits me to scrape by blacktop driveway. I previosly had a winch but the snow blade floated across the ice bumps.This actuator is relatively fast and I wouldn't be without one. Ditch the winch !This probably wouldn't work good for soemoen with a gravel driveway as you would push off all your gravel/

Works great so far. Sturdy construction. Make to cycle once before attaching the brackets to find the exact closed or open distance.

The media could not be loaded. Installed this linear actuator size 10 in my 2011 Polaris ranger diesel for a bed lift, some slight modification on the motor mount side. I had to increase the Clevis hole sized rom 7/16 to a 1/2. Works well, very pleased with the functionality and speed. Also saved my self around $400 vs a OEM actuator.

This is a great looking product and probably perfect if you need one this large. Appears to be very well built. I had to return it and buy a smaller one of the same brand so it would fit in my application.

Mine malfunctioned after nine months of severe service, called the company, asked to send 2 couple pictures, a replacement actuator was sent the next day. First class warranty service from a first class company. Will buy again.

I purchased six of these actuators over time, trusting the original listing that showed and described them as waterproof. They were used exactly as advertised — in an outdoor application. Four of the six failed due to water intrusion, and you can literally hear water sloshing inside the housings. This isn’t misuse — it’s poor product design misrepresented as something it was not.When I contacted the company, they initially admitted the listing was inaccurate and said they would issue a refund. But after months of follow-up, they stopped responding and eventually told me they couldn’t refund one of the orders because it was fulfilled by Amazon — even though the product page and description came directly from Progressive Automations, not Amazon.They ignored detailed messages, failed to honor their own words, and ultimately offered me a 15% discount on a future purchase — after admitting the product was misrepresented. That’s not customer service — that’s avoidance.I’ve documented everything and given them every chance to resolve this ethically and professionally. If you plan to use these outdoors, be warned:They are not waterproof, and the company may not stand behind what they sell.

I've used an electric actuator on my snow blower deflector for over ten years, usually trying to get by with a $60-$80 units that would burn out after 2-3 years. Half the time they didn't work at all due to being frozen. I decided to spend more money and get a higher quality unit and I'm glad I did. This unit is reasonably fast and is super smooth. I'm anxious to test it when the snow comes.

Works good so far, I used it too open the quick attach on my bobcat so I don't have to get off..