EX-GUARD VS RANCH HAND
Comparing the Ex-Guard® HX-50G3-GM1519 vs. Ranch Hand® GGC15HBL1;
The Ex-Guard® HX-50BG3-GM1519 and the Ranch Hand® GGC15HBL1 are full-height, pick up truck grille guards available for sale in the North American market. These guards are designed to protect the bumper, grille, hood, headlights and radar of Chevy/GMC pick up trucks. Below is comparison of the two guards:
GGC15HBL1
Construction
11-gauge high-tensile steel 2.5” OD
GGC15HBL1
Construction
12-gauge stainless steel between 1.5” OD & 2” OD (depending on location)
FINISH
EVRCoat™ PVC finish black –malleable coating gives superior, durable protection
INSTALLATION TIME
As little as 1 hour
FINISH
Black powder coat or polished stainless steel – prone to rusting as powder coat chips/flakes off on impact
INSTALLATION TIME
Approximately 1.5 – 4 hrs
SENSOR COMPATIBLITY:
Utilizes ClearZone™ technology to be completely compatible with all of the truck’s sensors
Weight: 140 lbs
W x H x D: 80” x 38” x 16”
Compatible with ADAS: YES
Compatible with Parking Sensors: YES, by using Ex-Guard sensor caps
Tow Hooks: YES, offered separately
License Plate Mount: YES, offered separately
Primary Bracket Material: POWDER COATED CARBON STEEL
Ownership Group: FAMILY BUSINESS
US-Based Support and Service: YES
Primary Products: GRILLE GUARDS
Construction: 11 Gauge lower gauge = thicker/stronger steel
Finish: 1/8” EVRCoat™ PVC Coating corrosion resistant/maintenance free
Installation Time: 1-2 hours
Protects Bumper: YES
Protects Headlights: YES
Protects Grille: YES
Protects Radiator: YES
Steer Tire Defense: YES
SENSOR COMPATIBLITY:
Offers a sensor relocation kit, moving the truck’s sensors & potentially hindering their effectiveness
Weight: 129 lbs
W x H x D: 85” x 34” x 25”
Compatible with ADAS: NO
Compatible with Parking Sensors: NO, relocation kit or sensor covers offered
Tow Hooks: NO
License Plate Mount: NO
Primary Bracket Material: POWDER COATED CARBON STEEL
Ownership Group: PRIVATE EQUITY (Via Lippert)
US-Based Support and Service: YES
Primary Products: PICKUP GRILLE GUARDS
Construction: 12 Gauge higher gauge = thinner/weaker steel
Finish: POWDER COATING Thin layer – prone to chipping & rusting
Installation Time: 1.5-4 hours
Protects Bumper: NO
Protects Headlights: YES (smallest tubing used here)
Protects Grille: YES
Protects Radiator: YES
Steer Tire Defense: NO
Fewer structurally impactful weld points:
Each of these locations is where a weld is critical to the guard’s strength. Ex-Guard® tubing spans the full guard width, maximizing the steel strength and minimizing dependence on welds.
