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All-Metal Caterpillar Tunnel Kit with Butterfly Doors

All-Metal Caterpillar Tunnel Kit with Butterfly Doors

Regular price $2,777.99 USD
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USA Manufactured Caterpillar Tunnel Kit

Introducing the Bootstrap Farmer Caterpillar Tunnel with butterfly doors. This complete tunnel kit combines the simplicity of traditional cat tunnels with the durability of a hoop house, making it an essential tool for crop protection and cultivation.

Bootstrap Farmer understands the farmer's need and desire to protect crops with a polytunnel without the extra expense of end walls, and hip and baseboards. Our solution? A structure that withstands harsher weather than standard cat tunnels while remaining far easier to assemble and use than a traditional high tunnel.

Choose the Bootstrap Farmer Caterpillar Tunnel with Butterfly Doors for a straightforward, efficient, and robust solution to keep your farm running smoothly.

  • Available in 20’, 40’, 60’, 80', 100', 150' lengths & 14 or 20’ widths

Approximate heights per width:

14’ = Approx. 9’4” at center

20’ = Approx. 11’4” at center

Note: 20’ tunnel extends 12’ past on each end & 14’ extends 9’ on each end when doors are closed.

Includes:

  • All frame components feature Flo-Coat®, a Clear Organic seal on US-made Galvanized pipes.
  • US Steel 16 gauge Pre-Bent Precision Hoops
  • US Steel 16 gauge Ground Posts 
  • Galvanized Hardware Kits include brace bands, nuts, bolts, and washers, zinc self-tap screws. Includes nut drivers & drill bits. 
  • Ground Post Driver
  • 6 mil greenhouse plastic (4 year warranty)
  • Batten Strap to cinch up greenhouse plastic to the frame, while included hoop springs allow for manual side curtain ventilation.
  • Available in 20’, 40’, 60’, 80, 100’ lengths. After 100' lengths, custom lengths are available. 
  • Guided Instructions, Videos, and Customer care are available 7 days a week via phone and email.

Available Add-on Options

  • Shade Cloth Kit (Black or White)
  • Weed Barrier Ground Cover
  • Truss support

FEATURES/BENEFITS:

  • Triple-Layer Protection Tubing: Combines zinc, conversion coating, and a clear organic polymer for a durable, strong, and visually appealing finish.

  • Ridge Pole and Wind Braces: Made from 1.35” OD 16 GA Texas-fabricated, US-sourced steel tubing, these features add rigidity along the top spine of each hoop and prevent frame movement.

  • Structural Integrity Upgrades: Traditional CAT tunnels are reimagined with 1” OD 16 GA ground posts, triple-layer protected, US-sourced steel tubing, replacing rebar pins for deeper ground anchorage and enhanced stability.

  • Optional Truss Parts: Available for areas with high winds or heavy snow, these parts are made from the same high-quality material for additional lateral support.

  • Ventilation and Plastic Securing Mechanisms: Includes a Batton Strap for securing greenhouse plastic and hoop springs for manual side curtain ventilation, with an option to upgrade to roll-up sides.

  • Innovative Butterfly Doors: These unique doors streamline end-wall management, providing easy access, efficient ventilation, and effective protection against weather elements. No more bunching up loose plastic at the ends; laborious and unkempt loose plastic is unsightly and a potential fail point. Rapidly open and close your entire end wall to vent or move equipment and harvests in and out of the tunnel. The clamshell design sheds water and winds over your tunnel during rain events and dumps heat build-up in the summer with easy closing and opening.  

  • Scalability for Growth: The design allows for future additions such as end walls, hip and baseboards, and other customizations to accommodate expanding farming needs.

Not sure if a caterpillar tunnel is right for you? Check out this helpful article.

Shipping: Caterpillar Tunnel Kit will ship via motor freight.  

Click Here for More Details on Freight Shipments.

For custom lengths:

Please send an email to contact@bootstrapfarmer.com with your requirements and shipping zip code. 

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Shipping & Returns

SHIPPING:
Products marked with free shipping will be free shipping at checkout. Otherwise, bulk per cubic yard delivery fee per truck is the same amount whether the truck is at minimum or maximum capacity. You may want to know the following guidelines:

  • One small truckload full capacity: 9yd soil, 9yd compost, 10yd mulch, 5yd fill, 7yd contractor mix.
  • One large truckload maximum capacity: 20yd soil, 20yd compost, 20yd mulch, 18yd fill, 20yd contractor mix.

The best value is always a maximum truckload for your particular product.

We can mix loads in the small truck to bring two products at once with 8 to 9 cu yd maximum, depending on the products needed. You must contact us to request a quote in this circumstance.

If you order online we will contact you shortly after purchase to schedule your delivery day and time frame. We often can do same day deliveries with a small truck quantities, call 727-645-5289 or message us here to find out.

The small truck delivery is generally 1 to 3 work days notice M-S and the big truck delivery is generally 2 to 6 work days notice M-F. If you have a specific day and time in mind then it's best to make your purchase A.S.A.P in order
to help ensure the day and time you need is available.

The delivery fee is calculated during checkout based on product type (weight),
product quantity, size of truck(s) and number of truckloads needed.

If you prefer to communicate directly to a representative to get a quote, click here.

RETURNS:
There are no returns once the product is delivered. Most of our bulk garden supplies weigh 800 to 1600 lbs per cubic yard and require heavy trucks and equipment to move in bulk.

REFUNDS:
A refund can be processed if you cancel an order at least 2 hours before the start of your scheduled delivery day and time frame. There's no refund within 2 hours of your scheduled delivery day and time frame.

Dimensions

3'x3'x3' per cubic yard

27 cubic feet per cubic yard

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