TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled vs Rogue Butcher V2
This is a comparison between the TITAN heavy duty sled and the Rogue Butcher V2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article has been originally published in which conditioning equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review of the Rogue Butcher V2
This is an overview of the Rogue Butcher V2 including pros, cons, and alternatives. This was originally posted in Which sled to get from Rogue.
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Overview of the Rogue Butcher
Price: $265
The
Rogue Butcher is a simple design for a
sled that holds a lot of
plates. This is the right tool to get if you want to do heavy-duty
sled pushes and pull.s The
Rogue butcher has two uprights on which you can place
plates. This makes the capacity a lot bigger than for the
Dogsled from Rogue. The full specifications of the
butcher are:
- Made in the USA
- 2x3” 11-Gauge Steel
- Weight: 74LB / Weight Capacity: 500LB+
- Rogue Signature Matte Black Powdercoat finish provides grip on all handles
- Bolt-On Steel Feet can be used on any surface, fully replaceable
- Multiple bars for different pushing positions
- Compact footprint (42.25" x 47.25") and removable handles allows for easy storage, portability
- Protective UHMW plastic skis can be added to order and come with all necessary hardware
The
butcher is a solid and simple design. The only downside might be that it can damage the floors you are working on, even though Rogue started to provide plastic skis for it.
Pros of the rogue butcher V2
- Simple and robust build
- Two possible plate stacks
- Bolt-on feet
This is a simple t build with two metal rods stuck on to the top. Nothing fancy just good old metal and bolts. This is exactly what you want when you want to go heavy on the sledding. Rogue also learned from the past and made the feet detachable in case they break. This way you can easily swap them out, without having to replace the entire unit.
Cons of the Rogue butcher V2
- Only one operational mode
- Possible damages the floors
- Harder to store than the dogsled
The
butcher only comes with one configuration which gives you less use for your buck compared to a
yoke or the rogue
Dogsled 1.2. As with all
sleds, it will also possibly damage your driveway, gym floor or any other surface you will use it on. The
butcher uprights are also welded onto the t construction. This makes it harder to put it away into a small corner compared to the
Dogsled 1.2 which has removable uprights.
Alternatives to the butcher V2
The
XPO trainer 2 has the same training effect as the
butcher, except it runs on wheels. This way you will not hurt the surfaces you train on as much and still get a good workout in. The
XPO works with a type of flywheel to make the resistance higher the faster you go. If you like the missing momentum of deadweight than the
butcher is probably better for very heavy
sled pulls or pushes.
The
dogsled 1.2 is the most versatile option out of the Rogue
sled line up. While it is less bulky and big than the
butcher, it makes up for in different attachments to train in different ways. Especially the many ways to use a carabiner and rope in combination with the
Dogsled 1.2 makes it the better tools to move lower payloads around fast to become more agile. The downside is that it is not made for holöding a ton of
plates like the
butcher is.
The last option is a
Rogue Yoke 2. The
Rogue Y2 has also been equipped with plastic feet. This way pushed and pulls as with a
sled can be done. The
Yoke triples up as a
yoke,
squat stand, and
sled in this configuration. At a price point of roughly $500 to $700 dollars you get an all in one gym. The downside that the
Yoke is a lot clunkier than the Rogue
sleds for speed work. If you go slow and heavy the
yoke is adoption, but not if you want to accelerate and change directions fast in your training.
Conclusion for the Butcher V2
The
Rogue butcher V2 is a great tool for heavy
sled pushes. Rugby players and football players will enjoy them to train how to block and tackle. If you are more into agility or 4-5
plates are more than enough for your strength endeavors, then the
Dogsled 1.2 is possibly the better choice for your training needs.
Overview and review of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled
This is an overview of the TITAN heavy duty push pull weight sled including pros, cons, and alternatives. This article was originally published in Which cardio equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for more details.
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Overview of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy-duty High low Push-pull weight sled from TITAN is a clone of the
Rogue butcher sled. This sled has two load pins and is built for heavy loads to be pushed around. This sled has a considerable size and is, therefore, harder to store than a dog sled. This is the right choice when you want to make big burly Rugby players and NFL players move seemingly immovable objects. The full specifications are:
- Heavy Duty 11 gauge steel
- Dual Plate Horns at 10" High
- High/Low push/pull handles with strap hook
- Black Powder Coated frame
- Breaks down easily for Quick transport or storage
- 600 lb plus Capacity
- Post spacing: 26-in.
- Dimensions: 46-in (L) x 30.5-in (W) x 36-in (H).
- Sled Skis: 8-in x 5-in x 8mm thick
- Weight: 64 lb.
This is a big boy toy and needs space. Do not consider it when you can not exercise outdoors or have considerable space indoors.
Pros of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
Cons of the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
While the size is great if you are looking for a big sled it can become a problem when you do not have the space to store the sled. Especially in a home gym, it can just get in the way as you will not use it as often as other equipment and can not just lean it against a wall like a dog sled to store it away.
As TITAN offers some of the cheapest equipment around that also comes with its perils. There is a higher possibility, that you have to force some of the parts as they do not fit snug. This can be fixed when you are a good handyman, but can also become so extreme, that you might question why you bought something new from TITAN rather than used from a different brand.
Alternatives to the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
If you run a respectable home gym and want to add a sled, the
TITAN Pro sled might be a better choice from TITAN. If your goal is to add some resistance to your sprints and push a bit of weight around, the
TITAN Pro Sled is more than enough in capacity and offers more versatility while taking up less space.
The
low bar push pull drag sled from Rogue is a simple $100sled that comes with everything you need. It is simple and can be used with a harness or at the handle. A very cheap way of getting fit and not to be sneered at, especially if you only use low loads and find the
Pro Sled too expensive and the Heavy Duty sled too big.
The
power bar weighted sled with leash and harness is the ideal sled to keep in the back of your truck or car. If you like to take a sled outside to your favorite hill, this is the one to get. The plate pin can be collapsed so that it can be easily stored in tight spots. For the price of roughly $80, you can even consider getting more than one and just wreck them. The only downside is that this sled has a lower plate capacity and the metal drags directly on the ground.
Conclusion for the TITAN Heavy Duty High Low push Pull weight sled
The
heavy Duty high low push-pull sled from TITAN is a good choice if you want to save money, have space to run and store it, and just occasionally do heavy loads on it. If you have a team of players that will abuse this sled around the clock you might want to upgrade to the
Rogue butcher as it will last longer.