DGR12H shown with optional Troyer Vertical Gourds

Troyer's Deluxe 12 Unit Gourd Rack (Our Best Seller!)

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An 12 Unit Deluxe Purple Martin Gourd Rack, gourds are sold separately.

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Part Number: DGR12H

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Deluxe 12 Gourd Rack (#DGR12)

The Troyer's Deluxe 12 Unit is the BEST SELLING Gourd Rack for OVER 25 years!

Bundle: You can bundle your favorite starling-resistant gourds. Price changes with option chosen.

Features: It features a four-part pulley system for easy raising and lowering. The gourd arms slip easily in and out of the all-aluminum, assembled hub, which has nylon glide tabs for squeak-free operation. Also included; twelve or eighteen 3/8” high-strength aluminum arms; 45-feet of polyester rope; an aluminum rope cleat; and a 2-inch-square aluminum pole assembly with a plastic pyramid pole cap and two solid 3/8" top perch rods.

Materials: Aluminum pole, aluminum ground stake, aluminum hub brackets, assembled to aluminum angle sides using stainless steel hardware. Twelve high-strength 3/8" aluminum gourd arms.

Dimensions: Two-inch square high-tensile strength two-piece aluminum pole and stands 14-feet above the ground when installed. Square poles are superior in strength to round martin poles.

Gourd Arms: Twelve 3/8" solid aluminum horizontal arms. Arms for "Deluxe" and "K-Series" style gourd racks have a 90-degree bend on the end that slips into the hub bracket. There are three configurations; straight that slip into the single hole on the hub bracket, and left and right, which are paired in an adjacent side of the hub. The horizontal gourd arms have a drilled hole at the end of the arm. Slip your gourd onto the arm and insert your supplied stainless hitch pin. The pin will keep your gourd from falling off.

Gourd Accommodation: Any plastic or natural gourd can be fitted to these horizontal-style gourd arms. If your gourds are not already drilled front to back in the upper neck, use a 13/32" drill bit to enlarge the hanging holes.

Four-part pulley system: Each of the pulleys carries a 1/4 of the load. If your 12 gourds and hub weigh a total of 40 pounds, you are pulling around 10 pounds. Always wear a good pair of grippy gloves when raising or lowering any gourd rack.

Extras: Extend the height of the pole by two-feet with the Extension Piece. This gourd rack is available as a combo kit.

Climbing Predator Protection: An optional pole guard (PGS or EZ2) that fits a square pole is available.

Easy Assembly.

Originally designed by Creative Universe Ent., this product has been continued by the Troyer's Birds' Paradise, better than ever!

Product Instructions:

Deluxe Gourd Rack Instructions

Q: Why is this a Best Seller?

A: There are so many features that make the Deluxe Gourd Rack a best seller. Let's start with the pole. It is made of high tensile aluminum. That means the pole will never rust. The splice that attaches the 2 halves together is also made from aluminum which means no rust at the joint area. The ground stake is made of aluminum. It is custom made to very specific parameters. With its extra thick wall and corrosion resistance, this ground stake, when properly installed, will do the job superbly. The hub is also made from aluminum, with the Troyer HD glide buttons. These glide buttons will not deteriorate. Glide buttons are what allow your hub to raise and lower so smoothly. There is a stainless quick link that attaches the 4-part rope and pulley system to the hub. The rope is manufactured by the Troyer Rope company, yes that is the Troyer's parent company. This is a high quality braided rope, and if you are a landlord that brings in your gourd rack at the end of the season, this rope could last in excess of 20 years. (My personal 12 unit which I left outdoors for over 12 years, its rope is still doing fine). Moving on, there are 12 aluminum gourd arms that hold your gourds. The gourds are held in place with a stainless hitch pin. The gourd arms extend from the hub in a circular manner. Did you also notice that the gourds don't line up over each other? This aids in helping the martins not only locate their home but keeps male-domination at a minimum. A plastic pyramid pole cap is placed at the top of the pole. This keeps the rain out of the pole. There are also two solid top perches and a rope winder, all made from aluminum. Because the pole is square, your hub won't spin around the pole. Raising and lowering the hub section with 12 gourds on it is easy, thanks in part to the 4-part rope and pulley system. If your hub with gourds weights 50 pounds divide by 4 (each of double pulley carries a 1/4 of the load), that means your pulling up 12-1/2 pounds. Honestly, I don't know what there is not to like about this gourd rack. Designed by Creative Universe and the tradition of quality carried on by the Troyers.