How much does the rack itself weigh?
1281740
It lists the shipping weight as 55 pounds. Maybe I'm actually stronger than I am aware, but I don't think it weighs quite that much. But it's still not light. I would say at least 40 pounds, maybe 45. If I think about how much a full five gallon bucket of water weighs (which is 45 pounds), it seems like it's lighter. That could partly be to the density of the water in the bucket compared to the spread-out-ness of the rack ("small" things that are heavy seem heavier than "larger" things of the same weight?) I see that this product description has changed since my original purchase and review. When I bought it, it was a 2 bike rack and you purchased the extension for 2 more bikes separately. Now the base rack and the extension are bundled. I assume they would have updated the full product info including shipping weight. Either way, I have both the base rack and the extension. I suppose your concern regarding weight is going to revolve around how difficult it would be for one adult to hitch/unhitch with the vehicle. One average adult should be able to handle it, in my opinion. You don't have to lift it very far off the ground to reach the hitch receiver, and then the majority of the weight will rest on the receiver as you slide it in. If you can get someone to help you then of course it would be easier, but I did it by myself with relative ease. The whole thing being necessarily large makes it a little unwieldy, but also provides lots of hand holds. I doubt you have much concern about the weight of the rack in regards to the tow capacity of the receiver or vehicle. If that is truly your concern, then you shouldn't be trying to carry four bikes on your car.
467246
Not too bad. Maybe 30-35 pounds. I have three artificial joints and a back that, according to a neurosurgeon, "has failed." If I can put it on and off, anyone can. What is really special is the way the pillar folds back to make it easy to stow the bike closest to the bumper. I've had 4 crappy bike racks in the last 20 odd years. This is the only one I want from now on out.
1867814
Fairly heavy... If I had to guess, maybe 15lbs or so. It is a solid piece of equipment and I have been very satisfied with it.
1123239
There is nothing technical about the attaching or removing of the rack but some might consider it heavy. I have installed it many times without any issues and I have generally been impressed with the strength of the unit but in that strength there is weight.
1667313
It weighs about 10 pounds. I am very happy with the product and purchased 2 more of them.
1473781
I don't know the exact weight but it was very light. I'd guess about 2 lbs.
479293
I'm not sure how much it weighs for sure but it is heavy. I'll see if I can weigh it and get back with you on this.
2130812
i cannot say how much this item weighs however, there are many different configurations so weight will vary. i can say fully assembled it is light enough for my 5'5 130 lbs wife to move on her own.
1163289
not sure how much it weighs but you do have to assemble it which is pretty easy!
1773116
I just picked ours up and I'd guess it weighs about 10 pounds. It's pretty easy to lift, but I wouldn't want to store it where I had to lift it over my head.
989022
I have not weighed it, but it probably weighs about 35 lbs. The rack does not cause any discomfort when I am hanging it on the back of my truck hitch. It would probably be a bit heavy for an average woman to handle easily, but they could handle it in a pinch. My wife is 115 lbs and she would struggle but could do it. It is a GREAT bike rack! Nothing better! That thing is built to LAST!
1641348
I am not sure how much it weighs but I have not found it to be too heavy. I am small, 5'1", and not as strong as I used to be but I have found it easy to use.
1766759
Easy to install...weighs about 30 lbs or so. I use extra velcro straps to hold everything in place so things don't move during the drive. Overall, very happy with this rack.
2185445
The rack is shipped inside a cardboard box. The rack folds up almost flat. I'm thinking the shipping box with the guitar rack inside might weigh close to 9 pounds. Mine shipped free. It's a great guitar rack.
787411
Mine is also the Rack Pro. It weighs 30 lbs. It doesn't come with weights but I am thinking of getting some. In the meantime, it is doing more reps. :-)
1890033
Not sure about the exact weight, but I hung a full set of heavy pans (about 10) and the rack holds them without a problem.
1403313
I would say the rack is approximately 40 pounds. The reason the rack weighs so much is because it is extremely heavy duty. I have had 6 bikes on this rack and the rack could easily support more. This is the best rack I have ever seen or heard of. If you have the money this is the rack to buy.