EVRCoat™ Protection
Our proprietary PVC coating is more than 1/8-inch thick and built to resist UV exposure, rust and road salt. Its self-healing properties help the finish stay protected through years of demanding service.
Freightliner® CASCADIA
GEN 5, '26- NEWER · Grille Guard
Selected guard:
XG-150BG3-FCAG5
The preview and all guard details below reflect this selection.
GUARD FINISH:
TRUCK COLOR:
BRACKET KIT
XG-26FCAG5
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XG-150BG3-FCAG5
SKU: XG-150BG3-FCAG5
The XG-150G3-FCAG5 offers premium extreme-duty front-end protection with an extra cross bar in a 3” taller package to protect the bumper, fog lights, radiator, CMS, headlights, hood and grille on Gen 5 Cascadia trucks. All XG Models are made with high-tensile 8-gauge tubing for maximum impact protection.
Ex-Guard Engineering
Built stronger for the road ahead.
Long-haul protection depends on more than size. Ex-Guard combines a resilient exterior coating with high-tensile steel engineered to absorb impact without adding unnecessary weight.
High-Tensile Construction
Ex-Guard uses carefully selected 8-gauge or 11-gauge steel tubing to balance strength, rigidity and weight—delivering proven front-end protection without overloading the truck.
The XG Series is the ultimate in extreme-duty front-end protection for semi-trucks.
ClearZone® CMS Compatible: Ex-Guard XG and EX Generation 3 guards are the only guards that have been tested and verified by the collision mitigation system (CMS) radar manufacturer to fall within their established “Verification Zone” while at the same time avoiding the radar’s “Keep-Out Zones”. This aids in allowing the CMS to function properly and without inhibition. Ex-Guard has been verified to meet the requirements of CMS radar systems for Freightliner®, Kenworth®, Peterbilt®, International®, Volvo®, Mack® and Western Star® as of August 1, 2024.
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.
Xero-G™ Lift Assist: All XG Generation 3 series guards include Ex-Guard’s stunning Xero-G™ Lift Assist that reduces the effort to raise and lower the guard for inspections by more than 95%! This makes under-hood inspections an absolute breeze.
Extra Cross Bar and Height: We listened to Ex-Guard users who demand the best in defending their truck and their livelihood. Every XG model now includes an additional cross bar of our 8-gauge tubing along with added height for our maximum level of protection.
License Plate Included: Our most popular, fully adjustable stainless steel license plate bracket, the XG-LP10, is now included with every XG series guard.
More Fitments with Fewer SKUs: Ex-Guard has listened closely to fleets and dealers that want to manage a smaller number of guards and mounting brackets. With Generation 3, Ex-Guard models now fit dozens of the most popular models without the need for a special guard design, including almost every set back axle truck dating back to 2000. This includes today’s most popular Class 8 models like the Freightliner® Cascadia®, Peterbilt® 579, Volvo® VNL/VNR, International® LT and hundreds of other models. Of course, Ex-Guard Generation 3 designs were also built for custom applications like the Kenworth® T680 with offset CMS, Mack® Anthem with high-center CMS and finally wide/heavy duty trucks like the Western Star 47X and 49X.
Product Details
- Finish
- EVRCoat™ Corrosion-Resistant PVC Coating
- Material
- 8-Gauge High-Tensile Steel
- Latch Type
- LEVRLock™ Latches (2)
- Truck Compatibility
- '26-NEWER Freightliner Gen 5 Cascadia
- Guard Construction
- 2 – Piece
- Install Time
- 30-60 Minutes
- Weight
- 275 lbs. (Not Including Brackets)
- Dimensions
- 105″ x 44″ x 38″ (W x H x D)
- Lift Weight to Close
- Less than 5 lbs.
- License Plate Bracket
- Included with purchase
Everyday Access
LEVRLock™ Latch
Open, close and secure your Ex-Guard with a repeatable process designed for daily inspections and maintenance access.
See It in Action
Choose the right guard for your operation.
| Compare | XG-150G3 | EX-150G3 | XG-125G3 | EX-125G3 | LT-325G3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and Materials | |||||
| Tube Composition | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel |
| Steel Tubing Gauge | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 11 Gauge - 1/8" |
| Height | 47" | 44" | 37" | 30" | 30" |
| Width | 94" | 94" | 94" | 94" | 94" |
| Depth | 21" | 21" | 14" | 14" | 14" |
| Cross Bars | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Additional Coverage Height vs. EX | +3" Taller | — | +7" Taller | — | — |
| Coating | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC |
| Lift Assist Technology | |||||
| Xero-G™ Lift Assist | ✓ | — | ✓ | — | — |
| Service Lift Weight | < 5 lbs. | 80 lbs. | 3 lbs. | 40 lbs. | 40 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 230 lbs. | 210 lbs. | 166 lbs. | 145 lbs. | 110 lbs. |
| Latch Technology | |||||
| LevrLock™ Dual-Cam Latch | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Single-Handle Latch | — | — | — | — | ✓ |
| Latches | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Are Unified) |
| License Plate Frame Included | ✓ | Available Separately | ✓ | Available Separately | Available Separately |
| CMS Compatibility | |||||
| ClearZone CMS Compatible | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Varies - Contact Ex-Guard |
| Coverage Areas | |||||
| Hood | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Headlights | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Grille - Top | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — |
| Grille - Base | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bumper | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collision Mitigation System | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compare | XG-150G3-NGT680 | XG-125G3-NGT680 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Materials | ||
| Tube Composition | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel |
| Steel Tubing Gauge | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 8 Gauge - 11/64" |
| Height | 47" | 37" |
| Width | 94" | 94" |
| Depth | 21" | 14" |
| Cross Bars | 5 | 4 |
| Coating | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC |
| Lift Assist Technology | ||
| Xero-G™ Lift Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service Lift Weight | < 5 lbs. | 3 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 230 lbs. | 166 lbs. |
| Latch Technology | ||
| LevrLock™ Dual-Cam Latch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-Handle Latch | — | — |
| Latches | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Separate) |
| License Plate Frame Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| CMS Compatibility | ||
| ClearZone CMS Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coverage Areas | ||
| Hood | ✓ | — |
| Headlights | ✓ | — |
| Grille - Top | ✓ | — |
| Grille - Base | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bumper | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collision Mitigation System | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compare | XG-295G3 | XG-225G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Materials | ||
| Tube Composition | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel |
| Steel Tubing Gauge | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 8 Gauge - 11/64" |
| Height | 50" | 37" |
| Width | 94" | 94" |
| Depth | 9" | 7" |
| Cross Bars | 5 | 4 |
| Coating | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC |
| Lift Assist Technology | ||
| Xero-G™ Lift Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service Lift Weight | < 5 lbs. | 3 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 253 lbs. | 163 lbs. |
| Latch Technology | ||
| LevrLock™ Dual-Cam Latch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-Handle Latch | — | — |
| Latches | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Separate) |
| License Plate Frame Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| CMS Compatibility | ||
| ClearZone CMS Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coverage Areas | ||
| Hood | ✓ | — |
| Headlights | ✓ | — |
| Grille - Top | ✓ | — |
| Grille - Base | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bumper | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collision Mitigation System | ✓ | ✓ |
| Compare | XG-295G3-W | XG-225G3-W |
|---|---|---|
| Construction and Materials | ||
| Tube Composition | High-Tensile Steel | High-Tensile Steel |
| Steel Tubing Gauge | 8 Gauge - 11/64" | 8 Gauge - 11/64" |
| Height | 50" | 37" |
| Width | 102" | 102" |
| Depth | 9" | 7" |
| Cross Bars | 5 | 4 |
| Coating | EVRCoat™ PVC | EVRCoat™ PVC |
| Lift Assist Technology | ||
| Xero-G™ Lift Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Service Lift Weight | < 5 lbs. | 3 lbs. |
| Shipping Weight | 239 lbs. | 158 lbs. |
| Latch Technology | ||
| LevrLock™ Dual-Cam Latch | ✓ | ✓ |
| Single-Handle Latch | — | — |
| Latches | 2 (L&R Separate) | 2 (L&R Separate) |
| License Plate Frame Included | ✓ | ✓ |
| CMS Compatibility | ||
| ClearZone CMS Compatible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coverage Areas | ||
| Hood | ✓ | — |
| Headlights | ✓ | — |
| Grille - Top | ✓ | — |
| Grille - Base | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bumper | ✓ | ✓ |
| Collision Mitigation System | ✓ | ✓ |