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Ex-Guard
Generation 3

Ex-Guard’s radically upgraded Generation 3 grille guards feature a series of must-have, heavy-hitting features engineered for protection, easier service and modern collision-mitigation systems.

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BUILT AROUND THE WAY FLEETS WORK

Heavy-Hitting Protection. Smarter Daily Operation.

Generation 3 brings together stronger protection, easier access, durable finishes and verified CMS compatibility in one coordinated product platform.

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Ex-Guard Generation 3 launch video

FOUR INTEGRATED SYSTEMS

Engineered Around Every Detail

From radar keep-out zones to the way a driver opens the guard, every system addresses a practical fleet need.

ClearZone collision-mitigation coverage visualization on an Ex-Guard grille guard

COLLISION-MITIGATION READY

ClearZone® Compatible

All XG and EX Generation 3 series guards are designed to meet the requirements of all collision mitigation systems. As of August 1, 2024, Ex-Guard is the only verified manufacturer that collaborates directly with component manufacturers to ensure compliance with their specific brand requirements for the “Keep-Out-Zone.” This includes compliance with the varying CMS radar systems for Freightliner®, Kenworth®, Peterbilt®, International®, Volvo®, Mack® and Western Star®.

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Ex-Guard grille guard with LEVRLock latch locations highlighted

THIRD-GENERATION LATCH SYSTEM

New LEVRLock™ Latches

Decades of engineering experience have been poured into this third-generation latch system. The new latch design features an ergonomic handle and rattle-resisting design—making it by far the most durable latch Ex-Guard has ever made.

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Driver raising a semi-truck grille guard with Xero-G lift assist

LIFT ASSIST

New Xero-G™

Xero-G reduces the manual effort to raise and lower XG Series guards by more than 95%. This makes under-hood inspections easier for drivers and helps fleets improve the efficiency of safety inspections. Xero-G Lift Assist gets its power from a patent-pending design using a simple but extremely strong torsion spring.

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Close-up cross section of Ex-Guard EVRCoat Ultra coating

CORROSION & CHIP RESISTANCE

New EVRCoat™

Shield your trucks from damage and downtime with Ex-Guard. Our guards are constructed of extremely strong high-tensile steel. Their continuous design is bent and shaped into position, providing fewer points of welding. They are then finished with a 1/8-inch-thick, corrosion- and chip-resistant EVRCoat Ultra Coating, making them virtually maintenance-free and ready to protect trucks for years to come.

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Generation 3 Ex-Guard installed on a semi truck

MORE PROTECTION. LESS COMPLEXITY.

Three More Generation 3 Advances

Extra Cross Bar, Added Height, Smaller Openings

Every XG model now includes an additional cross bar of 8-gauge tubing and added height for maximum protection. XG models also have a 30% smaller area of exposure around the collision-mitigation system than previous Collision Mitigation models, helping protect vital CMS components closer to the ground.

License Plate Bracket Included

Our popular, fully adjustable stainless steel LP10 license plate bracket is now included with every XG Series guard.

More Fitments with Fewer SKUs

Generation 3 models fit dozens of popular trucks without a special guard design, including almost every set-back-axle truck dating back to 2000. Coverage includes the Freightliner® Cascadia®, Peterbilt® 579, Volvo® VNL and VNR, International® LT and custom applications such as the Kenworth® T680 with offset CMS, Mack® Anthem with high-center CMS, and Western Star® 47X and 49X.

CHOOSE YOUR PROTECTION LEVEL

Compare XG, EX and LT Series

Use this side-by-side guide to compare construction, operation, included equipment and CMS compatibility.

Generation 3 XG, EX and LT grille guard series comparison
Compare XG Series EX Series LT Series
Construction and materials
Tube composition High-tensile steel High-tensile steel High-tensile steel
Steel tubing gauge 8 gauge — 11/64 in. 8 gauge — 11/64 in. 11 gauge — 1/8 in.
Additional cross bar + VISRBar Included — —
Additional coverage height 3–7 in. taller — —
Coating EVRCoat™ PVC EVRCoat™ PVC EVRCoat™ PVC
Latch technology
LEVRLock™ dual-cam latch Included Included —
Single-hand lever with single-cam latch — — Included
Latches 2 — left and right separate 2 — left and right separate 2 — left and right unified
Lift assist technology
Xero-G™ Lift Assist Included — —
Service lift weight 2 lb. 40–80 lb. 40 lb.
Shipping weight 166–230 lb. 145–211 lb. 110 lb.
Included equipment
License plate frame Included Available separately Available separately
CMS compatibility
ClearZone® CMS compatible Verified Verified Varies by model; contact Ex-Guard
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GENERATION 3

Ex-Guard Generation 3 Launch Video