X-Bull Gen2 vs Gen3: Who has used a Gen3 in recovery?

[Desert Runner]

The Gen3 has some new design features which address a few issues the Gen2 has, namely the tendency to melt the teeth. Does anyone have or have used a Gen3 version yet. Teeth design, underside structure changes, new stacking challenges, etc. In the accompanying You-Tube video, those questions are answered.

He also has a nice fix that addresses melted teeth, which works around the max-trax replacement studs and their cost. It seems to work with the caveat of no tire spin, yeah, just like max-trax, the cautions about that.

This might also explain all the CLONE brands on sale pre Xmas, this last year. The Gen3 now has a...X....in their molding, as seen, where the Gen2 does not, and looks like the CLONES on the market..



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Are the NEW X-Bull Gen 3 Recovery Tracks Better than Gen 2?

 

[Misplaced Overland]

I have never used these, however I have seen them used and I think that a huge benefit to any traction board would be a handle on the end to help with the dig our process. Seems like most use them for a shovel before a traction aid. My 2 cents

 

[madcratebuilder]

One negative of the xbull is no handle. I've used mine one time in soft sand, had to get the shovel out to move enough sand to get the boards in position. They did work very well, you can add metal studs when the plastic wears down.

 

[Desert Runner]

During my shopping travels, on Amazon today, i came across these. Not X-Bull, but a CLONE of their GEN3 design.
Same picture as my above post X-BULL but with a carrying bag now included. Has the new trademark stamping in the board (molded chevron), on the end also.
ZESUPER New Recovery Traction Tracks Escape Buddy Traction Mats for Off-Road Mud, Sand, Snow (Pack of 2) (Black).
RED?, ORANGE? ,......$69.90

It didn't seem to take long before the CLONE WARS would start As many of us have remarked, their probably the same factory, different shift, with the possibility of a different injection mold material, depending on price point and under which company name it is sold. AKA,,recycled plastic (cheap), virgin plastic (better), or nylon polymer strands (BEST) .

*****Price is not too bad for after the holiday season, and before the spring thaw. The X-Bull is only a few dollars more $74.99, but be careful, as some are called GEN3, but still show a GEN2 picture on Amazon.*****

 

[anotherJeep]

I've been off-roading since I was a kid and have never owned traction mats until these gen 3 x-bull from amazon. They are badass. Only complaint is they weigh 50 pounds each when filled with mud. I FULL SENT it in 4-low and thought I roasted the knobs off these boards....they are fine. zero damage outside of scuffs and scrapes you'd expect. no cracking or plastic being burnt off. I'm buying another set soon because 2 isn't enough

 

[JSearles562]

I've just received my Gen3s in the mail this past week. I have not yet had the chance to use them and honestly I'm not sure any experience I have with them in the deep snow of Northern NY will translate to usable data for Southern Nevada, but i can say that they seem like a quality product and I'll update you when I manage to get my WK stuck again.