HECK-PACK OPTIMAL XL Game Carrier 1000 × 600 × 175 mm - hot-dip galvanized & matte powder-coated

The HECK-PACK OPTIMAL 1000 × 600 × 175 mm is the game carrier for hunters who specifically want more loading surface, an extremely robust construction, and official approval for use on public roads. With its generous 1000 × 600 mm loading area, 175 mm-high edge, and ECE type approval with a net load capacity of up to 89 kg, this model offers significantly more practical space than compact tow-hitch carriers.

The base is fully hot-dip galvanized in accordance with DIN EN ISO 1461 and then finished with a high-quality matte powder coating in black or green. Add to that the heavy-duty welded steel frame, the robust 50 × 50 × 5 mm mesh, and the tool-free, one-handed quick-release system, and you have a rear rack clearly designed for intensive use during hunting, game management, and professional off-road work.

1000 × 600 mm – extra cargo space you’ll really appreciate in practice

The difference between a standard game carrier and this HECK-PACK OPTIMAL 1000 × 600 × 175 mm isn’t just a few extra centimeters in size. Above all, the 600 mm depth provides significantly more usable loading space in practice.

This is important when transporting larger game, using a spacious game box, or wanting to place multiple pieces of equipment side by side. The load doesn’t need to be stacked as tightly together and can be distributed more evenly across the loading area.

The 175 mm high raised edge provides extra support and offers excellent options for securely fastening game, crates, or other cargo with tie-down straps.

Ideal for storing game outside the car

After a still hunt, driven hunt, or other type of big-game hunt, you don’t want to transport a roe deer or wild boar in the trunk unnecessarily. Blood, hair, moisture, mud, ticks, and game odor are kept out of the vehicle’s interior when using a rear rack.

The spacious loading area of 1000 × 600 mm offers more room than narrower models. That extra depth is particularly noticeable when transporting larger game or when using a game box.

Even wet boots, dirty hunting gear, bait, and other items you’d rather not put in your car can be transported on the rack.

Fully hot-dip galvanized in accordance with DIN EN ISO 1461

A game carrier is exposed to conditions in which untreated or inadequately protected steel quickly reveals its limitations. Rain, mud, road salt, blood, moisture, and dirt require a surface treatment that can withstand more than just occasional use.

That is why the HECK-PACK OPTIMAL is fully hot-dip galvanized in accordance with DIN EN ISO 1461.

This high-quality galvanization provides very long-lasting protection against corrosion, with a potential protection period of approximately 30 years under normal conditions.

Extra-high-quality matte powder coating

In addition to the hot-dip galvanizing, this model features a matte powder coating in black or green. This combines durable corrosion protection with a high-quality, understated look that complements professional hunting gear perfectly.

If the HECK-PACK is ordered with a lighting system, the protective brackets for the lights will also be powder-coated in the corresponding color.

The result is not just a simple painted steel luggage rack, but a meticulously finished system designed for years of intensive outdoor use.

ECE type approval with a net load capacity of up to 89 kg

The structural strength of a game carrier is important, but for use on public roads, what is actually officially permitted also matters.

The HECK-PACK OPTIMAL 1000 × 600 × 175 mm has current ECE type approval and a net load capacity of no less than 89 kg.

When combined with a drop-down or folding mechanism, the net allowable load capacity is 71 kg.

With this, HECK-PACK positions the OPTIMAL as the strongest street-legal rear carrier/game carrier on the market.

Please note: The permissible ball pressure specified by the tow hitch manufacturer and the vehicle manufacturer must always be observed. As a result, the actual load capacity may be lower than the maximum permissible load capacity of the HECK-PACK itself.

ECE-approved in more than 60 countries

The current ECE type approval means that separate registration in the vehicle documents or a separate TÜV inspection of the rack is not required.

Furthermore, this approval is not limited to the European Union. The HECK-PACK is approved in more than 60 countries, including, for example, Japan and Australia.

An important advantage for hunters who want to expand their system later: street legality remains valid even when combined with:

• HECK-PACK folding mechanism;
• HECK-PACK folding mechanism;
• Adapters for the Artemis game rack;
• Adapters for the Diana game rack.

This allows a basic carrier to be expanded later into a more comprehensive transport system without losing the official approval of these certified configurations.

Heavily welded construction designed for heavy-duty use

Beneath the powder coating and hot-dip galvanizing lies a structure clearly designed for heavy-duty use.

The frame is made of ST.37 square steel tubing with a cross-section of 30 × 30 × 2 mm. The base consists of a heavy-duty welded grating with a mesh size of 50 × 50 × 5 mm.

The tensile strength of the welded joints on this rack ranges from 350 to 700 kg.

This provides a rigid and highly stable base on which game and other heavy loads can be securely fastened.

Weighs only about 15 kg

Despite its generous dimensions of 1000 × 600 × 175 mm and its sturdy steel construction, it weighs only about 15 kg.

This is important because not only the load but also the weight of the game carrier itself contributes to the load on the tow hitch. The combination of a relatively manageable weight and high structural strength ensures that as much of the available ball pressure as possible can be used for the actual load.

Quality right down to the mounting hardware

For a rear rack that is constantly exposed to dynamic forces while driving, bolts, nuts, and welded joints are no minor details.

That is why HECK-PACK uses:

• Grade 10.8 bolts instead of the commonly used Grade 8.8;
• Grade 10 nuts;
• heavy-duty welded joints;
• A fully assembled and bolted-down locking system.

The finish has also been carefully executed. The tubes and grid bars have no unnecessarily sharp edges , and the 2.5 mm radius required for road traffic on the square tube is maintained.

Attaches to the tow hook in seconds

A game carrier needs to be more than just strong. When you’re heading out for an early morning hunt or want to remove the carrier after the hunt is over, you don’t want to be fiddling with loose bolts and tools.

The HECK-PACK OPTIMAL is therefore equipped with a one-handed quick-release system with an adapter flange.

This allows the game carrier to be mounted on the tow hook and removed again in just a few seconds— without any tools.

The system is compatible with standard tow hooks, and the latch comes pre-installed and bolted in place.

Handy when the rack isn’t permanently mounted on the car

Many hunters use a game carrier exclusively while hunting, for wildlife management, or during fieldwork. Thanks to the quick-release coupling, the OPTIMAL can be easily removed as soon as it is no longer needed.

This makes this large 1000 × 600 mm model practical for regular assembly and disassembly, despite its heavy-duty construction.

Open-mesh bottom for hunting and off-road use

The 50 × 50 mm grid offers a practical advantage over a fully enclosed cargo platform when transporting game and dirty gear.

Rainwater and loose debris can drain away through the bottom. After use, the frame is also easily accessible for cleaning.

For hunters who actually use the carrier to transport game, wet items, and muddy gear, this is more important than a closed bottom that looks nice but is difficult to keep clean.

Made in Germany – manufactured in the Westerwald

The HECK-PACK OPTIMAL is Made in Germany and is manufactured in the Westerwald. It is emphatically not a cheap, mass-produced item from China.

That difference in quality isn’t found in any single feature, but in the entire product: the heavy-duty steel construction, strong welds, hot-dip galvanizing, matte powder coating, high-quality bolts and nuts, neat finish, pre-installed quick-release coupling, and official ECE type approval.

For a game carrier that carries dozens of kilograms of cargo on the tow hitch while driving, build quality is not a luxury but an essential factor in the decision-making process.

Safety and documentation included

The HECK-PACK OPTIMAL comes with a nameplate and an ECE certificate.

You will also receive informational materials on how to use the rear rack with or without additional lighting in accordance with current EU regulations.

This allows you to determine, based on the vehicle and usage situation, whether additional lighting is necessary.

For added security, a padlock is included as standard to prevent theft.

You’ll also receive two tie-down straps, so you’ll have the necessary fasteners right away to secure your load safely.

Technical Specifications HECK-PACK OPTIMAL 1000 × 600 × 175 mm

Product: HECK-PACK OPTIMAL Rear Rack / Game Carrier
Dimensions: 1000 × 600 × 175 mm
Width: 1000 mm
Depth: 600 mm
Edge height: 175 mm
Frame material: ST.37 steel
Frame profile: 30 × 30 × 2 mm
Grating mesh: 50 × 50 × 5 mm
Tensile strength at grating weld points: 350–700 kg
Net weight: approx. 15 kg
Net permissible load capacity: 89 kg
Net load capacity with folding mechanism: 71 kg
Corrosion protection: fully hot-dip galvanized in accordance with DIN EN ISO 1461
Finish: matte powder coating
Color: black or green
Mounting: one-hand quick-release system with adapter flange
Bolts: strength class 10.8
Nuts: strength class 10
Square tube radius: 2.5 mm
Street legal: ECE type approval
Approval: more than 60 countries
Manufacturing: Made in Germany – Westerwald
Theft protection: padlock included
Tie-down straps: 2 included

Why choose the HECK-PACK OPTIMAL 1000 × 600 × 175 mm?

Those who specifically choose the 1000 × 600 mm model do so primarily because of the combination of a generous loading area and a high officially permitted load capacity.

The extra depth of 600 mm provides more space for large game, game containers, hunting gear, and bulky cargo, while the 175 mm-high rim securely encloses the cargo and offers additional options for securing it firmly.

You’ll also get features that really make a difference during heavy-duty use: 89 kg net ECE-approved load capacity, full hot-dip galvanizing, matte powder coating, heavy-duty German steel construction, and tool-free installation.

Not just a lightweight luggage rack that happens to be usable for hunting, but a professional HECK-PACK game rack designed from the ground up for heavy-duty and long-term use.

Scope of delivery

• HECK-PACK OPTIMAL 1000 × 600 × 175 mm Game Carrier
• One-hand quick-release system with adapter flange
• Theft protection with a padlock
• 2 straps
• Nameplate
• ECE certification
• Information on use with and without additional lighting

Please note: We do not typically stock this game rack in-store. They are shipped directly from an external warehouse.