Ex-Guard announced last week “a radically upgraded line of grille guards” that offer greater protection and ease of use, along with verified compliance with all current collision mitigation systems.
“This new generation of Ex-Guard helps further fulfill our mission to protect our customer’s most valuable assets with the safest, smartest and strongest products,” said Ryan Holt, General Manager of Ex-Guard. “Our previous generations of guards helped major fleets decrease their towable accidents up to 80%.”
The new Ex-Guard grille guards are now available for order online and will begin shipping later this month.Ex-Guard
Holt also noted that the new generation of grille guards are easier to lift, taller, latch stronger and more.
The upgraded grille guards with a total of six new features are available for order immediately and will begin shipping in mid-August, the company said. New features include:
- ClearZone CMS verified: Ex-Guard XG and EX Generation 3 guards are the only grille guards that have been verified by the collision mitigation system (CMS) radar manufacturer to avoid the radar’s “Keep-Out Zones,” the company said. This allows the CMS to function 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 Aug. 1.
- Xero-G Lift Assist: XG Generation 3 guards include Ex-Guard’s Xero-G Lift Assist that reduces the effort to raise and lower the guard by more than 95%, the company said.
- LEVRLock Latches: LEVRLock features a new double cam latch operation, ergonomic handle and a rattle-resisting, adjustable design, making it stronger and more durable.
- Extra cross bar and height: Every XG model now includes an additional 3-to7 inches of height, an additional cross bar and 30% smaller area around the CMS for maximum protection.
- License plate bracket Included: Every XG model also includes the popular XG-LP10 license plate bracket in the price of the guard.
- Fewer SKUs: Generation 3 guards also now fit many more models, meaning fewer styles and SKUs of guards are needed to outfit a fleet. This allows both fleets and dealers to optimize both space and budget in a tight trucking economy.
“For many years, Ex-Guard has been compliant with all of the collision mitigation systems on the market,” Holt noted. “This year we were able to verify them officially with the major radar and software manufacturers. We’re especially excited about the new Xero-G Lift Assist because drivers, regardless of size, height or strength, need to be able to do their daily inspections. Xero-G allows drivers to easily raise and lower the guard with minimal effort. In testing, we found most drivers and maintenance teams could raise and lower guards with a single finger.”
