Easton BowTruk Gen 2 vs Plano Bow-Max Crossbow
A spec-by-spec, CareScore™-driven breakdown of these two bow cases. Every metric is normalised and weighted so the winner is decided by the data.
The verdict
Winner: the Plano Bow-Max Crossbow — CareScore 55.6 vs 49.7.
The Plano Bow-Max Crossbow takes this matchup with a CareScore of 55.6, a 5.9-point margin over the Easton BowTruk Gen 2. It pulls ahead most on street price, construction and warranty. That said, the better buy still depends on how you shoot — check the spec table below for the trade-offs.
| Spec | Easton BowTruk Gen 2 | Plano Bow-Max Crossbow |
|---|---|---|
| Street Price | $499.99 | $91.99 |
| Empty Weight | 15.0 lb | — |
| Transit Standard | None-published | None-published |
| Lock Standard | Padlockable | Padlockable |
| Construction | Hybrid | Rigid-molded |
| Linear Inches | 72.0 in | 86.6 in |
| Wheels | Integrated | None |
| Warranty | None-published | 1-year |
| Case Type(ref) | Compound | Crossbow |
| Interior Length(ref) | — | 39.3 in |
| Interior Depth(ref) | — | 10.0 in |
| Interior(ref) | Contoured | Egg-crate |
| Capacity(ref) | 1 | 1 |
| Specs won | 2 | 3 |
| CareScore | 49.7 | 55.6 |