Malone TradeSport
A well priced aluminum work rack for pickup owners who haul ladders or boats over the cab. Overlanders wanting a low tent platform should look at lower racks.
Amazon $394.95$394.95
The Malone TradeSport is the better carrier overall, rated 4.8 to 3.3. The Malone TradeSport leads on value, features and weight. The Malone TradeSport costs $1,704.05 less ($394.95 vs $2,099).
Leitner ACS Forged
#10 in Truck bed racksFull review
For overlanders putting a heavy rooftop tent and gear on a pickup who want the highest ratings and a sliding bar for loading. The No Drill version costs less and skips the drilling.
Leitner Designs $2,099$2,099
Prices were last checked October 31, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Malone TradeSport for value ($49.37 per 100 lb of rated load ($394.95, 800 lb) vs $262.38 per 100 lb of rated load ($2,099, 800 lb)), features (no drilling vs none of the scored features) and weight (weighs 58 lb vs weighs 85 lb).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every truck bed racks carrier; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Malone TradeSport | Leitner ACS Forged |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.8/5 | 3.3/5 |
| Value 30% | 100 $49.37 per 100 lb of rated load ($394.95, 800 lb) | 26 $262.38 per 100 lb of rated load ($2,099, 800 lb) |
| Capacity 20% | 100 800 lb on-road load rating | 100 800 lb on-road load rating |
| Weight 15% | 92 weighs 58 lb | 65 weighs 85 lb |
| Features 20% | 75 no drilling | 0 none of the scored features |
| Warranty 15% | 100 limited lifetime warranty | 100 5-year warranty |
Specifications
| Malone TradeSport | Leitner ACS Forged | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Type | Truck bed rack | Truck bed rack |
| Load rating | 800 lb | 800 lb |
| Static load rating | - | 1,400 lb |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 58 lb | 85 lb |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Finish | powder coat | powder coat |
| Features | ||
| Adjustable height | - | No |
| No drilling | Yes | No |
| Net or straps included | No | No |
| Warranty | Limited lifetime | 5 years |