Ex-Guard recently announced an upgraded line of grille guards that set a new standard for protection and ease of use while boasting 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%. This generation of guards takes that protection one step further; making them easier to lift, taller, with more bars of protection, stronger latching, and verified as being compliant with all collision mitigation systems on the market today.”
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These six new features are available for order immediately and will begin shipping in mid-August.
- 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 radar manufacturer to avoid the radar’s “Keep-Out Zones.” 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.
- Xero-G Lift Assist: XG Generation 3 guards include Ex-Guard’s Xero-G Lift Assist, which reduces the effort to raise and lower the guard by more than 95%. This allows drivers and maintenance team members of any shape, size, or strength the ability to do under-hood inspections.
- LEVRLock Latches: LEVRLock features a new double-cam latch operation, ergonomic handle, and a rattle-resisting, adjustable design, making it the strongest and most durable Ex-Guard latch ever.
- Extra cross bar: Every XG model now includes an additional 3”-7” 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 our 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 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. This year we were able to verify them officially with the major radar and software manufacturers,” Holt said. “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.”
