Understanding Your Pull Bar: Why Design Matters

Every Yard Glider comes standard with one strong pull bar. We make our pull bars extra tough by forming the special Yard Glider material tightly around a galvanized steel bar and then securely bolting it in place. This creates a very strong pull point that lasts.

Important Buyer Alert: Watch Out for Look-Alikes!

Some cheaper copies of our Yard Glider look similar, but they are often poorly made. We've even heard from people who thought they bought a real Yard Glider but got a weak copy instead. Don't be fooled!

Here’s what to watch out for with these knock-offs and why it's a problem:

• Watch for: Flat Pulling End (No Special Shape)

  • Why It's a Problem: We shape the end of our Yard Glider around the pull bar. This special shape makes the material much stronger for pulling and helps the pull bar face forward. Copies that don't have this shape are weaker. Their pull points can face the ground, making them pull awkwardly and possibly break easily.

• Watch for: Small Metal Rings (Grommets) Around Bolts

  • Why It's a Problem: When the end isn't properly shaped, some copies try to hold the pull bar onto a flat sheet using small metal rings called grommets. These rings are a poor fix! When you pull hard, especially at an angle, the bolts can rip right through the material. A properly shaped and formed end is much, much stronger than grommets.

• Watch for: "Assembly Required" for the Pull Bar

  • Why It's a Problem: Our pull bars are built into the Yard Glider during manufacturing, making them very secure. If you have to assemble the pull bar yourself, it's likely a knock-off. This often means parts aren't as well-integrated or as strong.

• Watch for: Claims of Heavy Weight on Gravel & Hard Surfaces

  • Why It's a Problem: Many foreign copies use a thinner plastic (1/8" thick HDPE). While 1/8" thick HDPE is a strong and durable material, perfect for hauling on grass, through wooded areas, over roots, in sand, or mud, it's generally not designed for repeated heavy loads on rough, abrasive surfaces like gravel, asphalt, or concrete. These knock-offs may not hold up to such demands. For tougher jobs on these abrasive surfaces, our Yard Gliders offer thicker, specialized materials like 3/16" thick UHMW, which are built for those extreme conditions.

When you choose a Yard Glider, you're choosing a proven design built for strength and durability. Don't risk your money on a flimsy imitation!

Why Choose a Dual Pull Bar?

While all Yard Gliders are built tough with one strong pull bar, opting for the dual pull bar offers even more versatility and control for your hauling needs. Here's why you might want two:

• Pull from Either End: No need to turn your Yard Glider around! Easily pull from either end, saving you time and effort, especially in tight spaces.
• Create a Sling: Allows the tail end to be pulled up and toward the front, creating a sling. This is especially helpful for winching the Yard Glider up steep inclines.
• Winch On/Off a Trailer: Makes it easier to winch your Yard Glider onto and off of a trailer.

Understanding Your Pull Bar: Why Design Matters

Every Yard Glider comes standard with one strong pull bar. We make our pull bars extra tough by forming the special Yard Glider material tightly around a galvanized steel bar and then securely bolting it in place. This creates a very strong pull point that lasts.

Important Buyer Alert: Watch Out for Look-Alikes!

Some cheaper copies of our Yard Glider look similar, but they are often poorly made. We've even heard from people who thought they bought a real Yard Glider but got a weak copy instead. Don't be fooled!

Here’s what to watch out for with these knock-offs and why it's a problem:

• Watch for: Flat Pulling End (No Special Shape)

  • Why It's a Problem: We shape the end of our Yard Glider around the pull bar. This special shape makes the material much stronger for pulling and helps the pull bar face forward. Copies that don't have this shape are weaker. Their pull points can face the ground, making them pull awkwardly and possibly break easily.

• Watch for: Small Metal Rings (Grommets) Around Bolts

  • Why It's a Problem: When the end isn't properly shaped, some copies try to hold the pull bar onto a flat sheet using small metal rings called grommets. These rings are a poor fix! When you pull hard, especially at an angle, the bolts can rip right through the material. A properly shaped and formed end is much, much stronger than grommets.

• Watch for: "Assembly Required" for the Pull Bar

  • Why It's a Problem: Our pull bars are built into the Yard Glider during manufacturing, making them very secure. If you have to assemble the pull bar yourself, it's likely a knock-off. This often means parts aren't as well-integrated or as strong.

• Watch for: Claims of Heavy Weight on Gravel & Hard Surfaces

  • Why It's a Problem: Many foreign copies use a thinner plastic (1/8" thick HDPE). While 1/8" thick HDPE is a strong and durable material, perfect for hauling on grass, through wooded areas, over roots, in sand, or mud, it's generally not designed for repeated heavy loads on rough, abrasive surfaces like gravel, asphalt, or concrete. These knock-offs may not hold up to such demands. For tougher jobs on these abrasive surfaces, our Yard Gliders offer thicker, specialized materials like 3/16" thick UHMW, which are built for those extreme conditions.

When you choose a Yard Glider, you're choosing a proven design built for strength and durability. Don't risk your money on a flimsy imitation!