Troyer's Super System 24 Unit Gourd Rack with Winch
Quick Glance at the Super System 24 Features
Troyer's Super System 24 is a heavy-duty, top-of-the-line gourd rack designed for Purple Martin landlords who want to house a larger colony while making nest checks and seasonal management easier. With a 16-foot, 3-inch-square high-tensile aluminum pole, 24 gourd mounting arms, eight 48-inch aluminum angle arms, and a cable-and-winch system that raises and lowers the hub vertically without turning, the Super System 24 combines strength, capacity and convenient operation in one complete system.
Manufactured in Pennsylvania by Troyer's, the Super System 24 is built with quality materials and thoughtful design for landlords who are ready for a substantial Purple Martin housing system.
Why Purple Martin Landlords Choose the Super System 24
When you're housing up to 24 gourds, you want more than simply a rack with enough places to hang them. You want a system that is strong, stable, easy to operate and designed to make managing your colony more convenient. The Super System 24 delivers all of those features in a heavy-duty design. The 3-inch-square aluminum pole provides the strength needed for a larger gourd setup, while the unique crossbar-style hub makes nest checking quick and convenient. The 24 solid aluminum gourd mounting arms give you plenty of flexibility in arranging your gourds, and the winch system makes raising and lowering the hub much easier. For an established Purple Martin landlord who wants a large, well-designed gourd rack, the Super System 24 is an excellent choice.
The Winch System
One of the standout features of the Super System 24 is its cable-and-winch system. The hub section moves straight up and down without turning as you raise or lower the rack. This makes it easier to bring your gourds down to a comfortable working height for nest checks, maintenance and seasonal management. The standard system includes the D&L 350-pound brake winch and 34 feet of 3/16-inch stainless-steel cable. The cable guide helps keep the cable positioned securely against the pole while operating the rack. The brake winch automatically holds the load when you stop cranking, giving you control while raising or lowering the hub.
For landlords who want even easier operation, the Super System 24 can also be upgraded to a worm gear winch. The optional worm gear winch can be operated with a cordless drill using the supplied 5/8-inch hex socket. A standard electric drill should be used; impact drivers should not be used with this winch.
24-Gourd Capacity
The Super System 24 provides space for 24 gourd mounting arms, giving you the capacity to build a substantial Purple Martin colony in one organized system. The eight 48-inch aluminum angle arms have gourd-hanging holes spaced 16 inches apart, with three mounting positions per arm.
The Horizontal system includes three different options:
- 8 horizontal 90-degree arms
- 8 straight horizontal arms
- 8 horizontal 45-degree arms
The Vertical system includes two different options:
- 16 vertical straight arms
- 8 vertical 90-degree arms
This gives you flexibility in arranging your gourds around the rack while maintaining an organized setup.
Built for Easy Nest Checks
One of the things that sets the Super System 24 apart is its crossbar-style hub. This design allows the hub section to be raised and lowered without rotating, making nest checks quicker and easier. When the hub is lowered, your gourds come down to a much more manageable working height. For a landlord managing a larger colony, that convenience can make a big difference throughout the breeding season. Regular nest checks are an important part of successful Purple Martin management, and the Super System 24 is designed with that job in mind.
Need More Gourd Capacity?
If you are planning for a larger Purple Martin colony, the Super System 36 provides 36 gourd positions on one heavy-duty rack system. It is Troyer's largest rack and is designed for landlords who want additional housing capacity while keeping their colony organized and accessible. Need more capacity? See the Super System 36 Gourd Rack.
What's Included
The Super System 24 includes:
- Three-piece, 3-inch square, 16-foot aluminum pole
- Heavy-duty aluminum ground stake
- Two 72-inch solid aluminum top perch rods with stainless set screws to hold them into the ball top
- Aluminum hub with nylon glide buttons
- Eight aluminum angle arms
- Twenty-four solid aluminum gourd mounting arms
- Stainless-steel hitch pins
- 3/16-inch stainless-steel cable
- Cable guide and pulley
- D&L 350-pound brake winch
- Winch mounting brackets
- Stop pin
- Safety pin
- Aluminum ball top
- Stainless-steel hardware
Mounting
The heavy-duty ground stake should be installed in concrete with 24 inches below ground and 24 inches above ground. The pole then slides over the portion of the ground stake extending above the concrete.
Gourd Compatibility
Holds up to 24 gourds. The gourd mounting arms can accommodate Troyer Gourds and many other plastic or natural gourds. Gourds are not included with the rack unless you select one of the available gourd bundles.
Using Troyer Gourds?
That's easy. Troyer gourds come ready to hang with the proper horizontal hanging hole, so there's no need to modify them before installation. If your gourds do not already have the proper front-to-back hanging hole, simply drill a 3/8-inch hole in the neck of the gourd. Some gourds, like the SuperGourd, offer drill guides.
Popular Gourd Choices Include:
- Troyer Vertical Gourd — A deep, roomy gourd with a wide porch and Troyer Tunnel.
- Troyer Horizontal Gourd — A deep, 9-inch body gourd with a wide porch designed specifically for horizontal rack arms.
- SuperGourds — A spacious gourd for landlords who want a larger nesting cavity.
A Serious Rack for a Serious Purple Martin Colony
The Super System 24 is designed for the Purple Martin landlord who is ready to offer a larger number of gourds and wants a rack built to handle the job.
Its combination of 24-gourd capacity, a heavy-duty 16-foot square aluminum pole, vertically lifting hub, cable-and-winch system, multiple gourd arm configurations and easy nest-check access makes it a complete system for managing a substantial Purple Martin colony.
If you are looking for a large-capacity gourd rack that combines heavy-duty construction with convenient day-to-day operation, Troyer's Super System 24 is a system worth considering.
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