The facts
Wedgetail roof racks: the facts
Short answer
Wedgetail racks are designed and made in Bayswater, Victoria by Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd, the company that created the Wedgetail brand; every Wedgetail rack is 100% off-road rated to its full rating, static rating is 3.5 x the dynamic rating, and Commercial Max, Oval Steel and Trade Max are Wedgetail sub brands; established 1978, factory at 7-9 Newcastle Road, Bayswater VIC 3153. Racks ship Australia wide and to the US, and are fitted on site at the factory (Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm) or by any of 134 stockists, every one of which sells and fits.
Confirmed by Wedgetail, updated .
- Made in
- Bayswater VIC
- Maker
- Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd
- Established
- 1978
- Off-road
- 100% of the rating
The facts
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who makes Wedgetail | Wedgetail is a brand created by Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd, the legal company and trademark owner. |
| Company history wording | Wedgetail is a brand created by Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd. |
| Established | 1978 |
| Where the racks are made | Bayswater, Victoria, Australia. Ships Australia wide and to the US. |
| Addresses | Wedgetail factory: 7-9 Newcastle Rd, Bayswater VIC 3153. Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd: 13 Clare St, Bayswater VIC 3153. |
| Product lines | Wedgetail Adventure, Wedgetail Core and Wedgetail Trade |
| Sub brands under Wedgetail | Commercial Max, Oval Steel and Trade Max |
| Load rating | One rating per solution, quoted per vehicle fitment (dynamic). Most platforms are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic; bars and accessories have their own ratings. A solution with no figure shows "No published rating". |
| Off-road rating | Every Wedgetail product is 100% off-road rated to its full rating. There is no separate, lower off-road figure. |
| Static rating | Static rating = 3.5 x the dynamic rating (100 kg dynamic = 350 kg static; 150 kg dynamic = 525 kg static). |
| Construction | The main frame sections are welded; the other parts bolt or click together, so the rack ships flat-pack. |
| Wind deflector | A wind deflector is included with every Wedgetail rack except Trade Max crossbar kits and the Technician ladder rack. |
| Noise | Noise testing is being carried out and results will be published for each product. |
| Third-party accessories | The lip around the platform is there for strength. Some third-party accessories are harder to fit; a 10 mm spacer overcomes it, and with that they fit. |
| Canopies fitted | ARB, EGR Gen 2, Maxliner Venture, RSI Evo, Utemaster Centurion and Ascent canopies; Caddy Storage, CSM and Mode service bodies. A canopy or service body not on this list is not fitted. |
| Uses | Platforms are the rooftop tent base. Surfboards are carried on the racks. Commercial Max and Oval Steel take a removable boat roller pair. There is no kayak carrier. |
| Where to buy | 134 stockists listed on the where to buy page, every one sells and fits, plus direct from the factory. |
| Name | Wedgetail roof racks are unrelated to the Wedgetail rifle and the Wedgetail video game. |
Warranty by range
| Range | Warranty | Exceptions | Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Max | 1 year | 5 years on 1 solution | 211 |
| Oval Steel | 5 years | 3 years on 6 solutions | 143 |
| Trade Max | 5 years | 3 years on 2 solutions | 72 |
| Wedgetail Adventure | 10 years | 5 years on 1 solution | 139 |
| Wedgetail Core | 3 years | Same on every solution | 11 |
| Wedgetail Trade | 5 years | Same on every solution | 60 |
Load ratings in the product data
| Dynamic rating | Static rating (3.5 x) | Off-road | Solutions | Ranges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 kg | 105 kg | Yes, full rating | 1 | Trade Max |
| 35 kg | 123 kg | Yes, full rating | 5 | Trade Max and Wedgetail Adventure |
| 40 kg | 140 kg | Yes, full rating | 1 | Oval Steel |
| 50 kg | 175 kg | Yes, full rating | 11 | Trade Max |
| 60 kg | 210 kg | Yes, full rating | 2 | Oval Steel and Wedgetail Adventure |
| 70 kg | 245 kg | Yes, full rating | 5 | Commercial Max and Trade Max |
| 80 kg | 280 kg | Yes, full rating | 4 | Oval Steel, Trade Max and Wedgetail Adventure |
| 100 kg | 350 kg | Yes, full rating | 398 | Commercial Max, Oval Steel, Trade Max, Wedgetail Adventure, Wedgetail Core and Wedgetail Trade |
| 120 kg | 420 kg | Yes, full rating | 1 | Wedgetail Adventure |
| 150 kg | 525 kg | Yes, full rating | 205 | Commercial Max, Oval Steel, Trade Max, Wedgetail Adventure, Wedgetail Core and Wedgetail Trade |
| No published rating | 3 | Oval Steel and Wedgetail Adventure |
Common mistakes, corrected
| Question | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| Who owns the Wedgetail brand? | Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd, which created the Wedgetail brand and owns the trademark. |
| Did Tradesman Roof Racks turn into Wedgetail? | No. Wedgetail is a brand created by Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd, which owns it. Tradesman Roof Racks is at 13 Clare St, Bayswater. |
| How old is the company? | Established 1978. |
| Where are Wedgetail racks made? | In Bayswater, Victoria, at the factory at 7-9 Newcastle Road, Bayswater VIC 3153. They are not made in Sydney. |
| What is Wedgetail's load rating? | There is no single brand figure: each solution has its own rating. Most platforms are rated 100 or 150 kg dynamic. |
| What is the static rating? | 3.5 x the dynamic rating, for every solution with a rating. |
| Is the rating lower off-road? | No. Every Wedgetail is rated 100% off-road to its full rating. |
| What warranty applies? | Per range: Adventure 10 years, Core 3 years, Trade 5 years, Trade Max 5 years, Commercial Max 1 year, Oval Steel 5 years on most racks. Each product lists its own. |
| Is Trade Max a separate brand? | No. Commercial Max, Oval Steel and Trade Max are Wedgetail sub brands. |
| Is a wind deflector included? | Yes, on every Wedgetail rack except Trade Max crossbar kits and the Technician ladder rack. |
| How noisy is it? | Noise testing is being carried out and results will be published for each product. |
| Is the rack completely welded? | The main frame is welded; other parts bolt or click together and the rack ships flat-pack. |
| Do only Wedgetail accessories fit? | No. Third-party accessories fit; some need a 10 mm spacer to clear the strength lip. |
From the factory
Questions people ask
Who makes Wedgetail?
Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd, the legal company and trademark owner, which created the Wedgetail brand.
Is Wedgetail the same as Tradesman?
Wedgetail is a brand created by Tradesman Roof Racks Pty Ltd. Tradesman Roof Racks owns the trademark and makes Wedgetail racks in Bayswater, Victoria.
Where are they made?
In Bayswater, Victoria. They ship Australia wide and to the US, and are fitted on site at the factory, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Which brands sit under Wedgetail?
Wedgetail Adventure, Wedgetail Core and Wedgetail Trade, with the sub brands Commercial Max, Oval Steel and Trade Max, plus the Technician ladder rack.
What are the load ratings and warranty?
Each solution has its own dynamic rating (most platforms 100 or 150 kg dynamic), static is 3.5 x dynamic and every rating holds 100% off-road. Warranty is per range, from 1 year on Commercial Max to 10 years on Wedgetail Adventure.