Comparing the Ex-Guard® XG-150 vs. Herd® GG300-401-B-33
The Ex-Guard® XG-150 and the Herd® GG300-401-B-33 are full-height, semi-truck grille guards available for sale in the North American market. These guards are designed to protect the bumper, grille, hood, headlights and collision-mitigation radar of semi-trucks. Below is comparison of the two guards:
XG-150BG3
Construction
8-gauge high-tensile steel 2.5” OD
GG300-401-B-33
Construction
14-gauge 304 stainless steel between 3” OD
FINISH
EVRCoat™ PVC finish (black or silver) –malleable coating gives superior, durable protection
LATCH
LEVRLock™ 2-sided latch – smooth, dual-action latch maintains tension to prevent rattling
INSTALLATION TIME
As little as 30 minutes
FINISH
Black/Grey powder coat or polished stainless steel – prone to rusting as powder coat chips/flakes off on impact
LATCH
Grip Latch – loosens and rattles over time
INSTALLATION TIME
Approximately 1 hr
Weight: 225 lbs
W x H x D: 94” x 47” x 21”
ClearZone® CMS Compliance: YES
XERO-G™ Lift Assist: YES
Service Lift Weight: 5 LBS
Works with Fog Lights: YES
Horizontal Bar Count: 5
License Plate Bracket Included: YES
Primary Bracket Material: POWDER COATED CARBON STEEL
Ownership Group: FAMILY BUSINESS
Primary Products: GRILLE GUARDS
Weight: 212 lbs
W x H x D: 95” x 46” x 14”
CMS Compliance: Unconfirmed
Lift Assist: NO
Service Lift Weight: ~90 LBS
Works with Fog Lights: Unconfirmed
Horizontal Bar Count: 5
License Plate Included: NO
Primary Bracket Material: AR450/Hardox (Susceptible to cracking & snapping from vibration)
Ownership Group: Privately Owned
Primary Products: Moose Bumpers