Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Bullbars, Moose Guards, and Cowcatchers

If you drive in big game country, you know that it is only a matter of time before one of these beasts crosses your path. To ward off the threat of mammalian mayhem, you should purchase a bullbar, deer guard, cowcatcher, or similar product. Simply stated, these bumpers keep a deer, elk, moose, bear, or bison from damaging your radiator, hood, front axle, lights, and other parts of your truck.

Several companies produce these bumpers, and we will look at each momentarily.

Herd.
From its headquarters in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Herd produces a wide range of bullbars for a large number of trucks. Herd produces bullbars for pickup trucks, passenger vans, and heavy trucks. Whether you own a Peterbilt 379 or a Caterpillar CT660, a Ford F-150 or a Chevrolet Express, Herd has a bullbar for you.

Visit their website at herd.com to see their products firsthand.





All pictures from herd.com

Ali Arc.
Also from the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Ali Arc produces its own line of quality aluminum bullbars.With products for every vehicle from light-duty pickups to full size big rigs, Ali Arc provides stiff competition to its neighborly rival, Herd. Ali Arc also manufactures other aluminum products to complete its product line.

Visit aliarc.com for more information.

All pictures from aliarc.com

Magnum Trailer
Located in British Columbia, Magnum Trailer produces a popular assortment of bullbars. With models for all the popular truck brands and makes, Magnum Trailer offers an alternative to the Herd and Ali Arc's dominance. In addition to its bullbars, Magnum Trailer produces semi-trailers, a full assortment of cab protectors, toolboxes, chain hangers, and other aluminum accessories for your truck.

Visit magnumtrailer.com to see their full product line.


All pictures from magnumtrailer.com

Bison Grille Guards
Another of Manitoba's fine selection of bullbar manufacturers is Bison Grille Guards. Bison produces a selection of products for heavy trucks only. As with the other bullbar producers, the products from Bison Grille Guards will protect your truck from damage should an animal cross your path.

Visit sandvgrilleguards.com for additional facts about this company.



All pictures from sandvgrilleguards.com

Mik Mak Fabrications, Ltd.
From the land of Ontario, Mik Mak Fabrications produces a wide assortment of bullbars and other truck products. From cabguards and truck sleepers to service truck bodies and bullbars, Mik Mak Fabrications makes them all.

Visit mikmak.net to see their full product line.


All pictures from mikmak.net

Bandit Bar
One of the few companies to manufacture their bullbars from steel is Bandit Bar. With their unique guard design, Bandit Bar products stand apart from the crowd and provide protection in difficult environments. Bandit Bar is also stands alone as the only major bullbar manufacturer from Alberta. Bandit Bar produces bullbars for heavy and light trucks in addition to their tire chain racks.

Visit banditbar.com for more information.


All pictures from banditbar.com

Other Types of Animal Guards
If you are looking for a smaller, lighter product to deflect smaller animals such as deer, wolves, or pronghorns, you may want to consider a tube bumper. Like a bullbar, these products provide protection against front-end impact, but, unlike a bullbar, these products mount to your existing bumper, not replace it.

A few companies that produce these are the following:

Products from these companies look like this.

Regardless of which product you choose, you can rest assured that your vehicle is protected from animal impacts.



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