Agreed.
I just bought one.
Is it well made? Yes.
Is it well packed? Yes.
Is it useful? Yes.
Is it expensive? Yes.
I spent over 90 minutes just unpacking it and probably four leisurely hours putting it together. It is sturdy.
I put mine on a 1952 Sherman combination equipped Ford 8N that functions as my quad. It replaced a conventional carryall with plywood box that has not been removed from the 52 in over 10 years.
The BTR is heavier than the carryall so payload is compromised. Versatility is considerably improved, especially for lengthy items such as pole saws and string trimmers.
Aside from price, the only downside that I have found is the low mounting point of the hitch pins. As designed, the lift arms of my 8N do not lower low enough to allow the box to rest on the ground. I can put the conventional carryall completely down on the ground to allow easy loading of heavy items. I can lower the BTR box no closer than about 8" from ground level. Of course, this will vary depending upon what tractor one mounts the BTR onto.
Over the years, I have hauled many tons of field stone with the carryall, including heavy rocks that I must flip into the box at ground level. I had planned to sell the conventional carryall but may now decide to keep it for this reason alone.
SDT
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