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Level up your Tunnel Growing!
The new Caterpillar Tunnel Max brings the benefits of large greenhouse production to your farm while still coming in an easy-to-assemble and affordable kit! The new 21-ft wide Caterpillar Tunnel Max provides 50% more growing space than a standard 14-wide Caterpillar Tunnel allowing for a more efficient use of your growing space by having faster access to more beds under one roof. You’ll even gain better access to the far edges of your tunnel with increased side-wall height. Launching in mid-May with both Gothic and Classic styles.
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Estimated Pricing
Final pricing will be announced later in April, but these numbers are a close estimate of what to expect with some of our most popular tunnel lengths.
| Name | Estimated Pricing |
|---|---|
| 30-ft Caterpillar Tunnel MAX | $2,800.00 |
| 50-ft Caterpillar Tunnel MAX | $3,950.00 |
| 100-ft Caterpillar Tunnel MAX | $6,800.00 |
Durability
Increased strength to withstand the elements
Every Caterpillar Tunnel Max is made with larger 1 5/8" diameter bows (up from 1 3/8"), plus with the addition of a second purlin and a third wind bracing section on each corner, this tunnel is made to withstand the elements!
Maximize your Investment
Two Caterpillar Tunnel Max tunnels will cover the same growing space as three 14-ft wide Caterpillar Tunnels. This allows you to reduce the number of end walls needed and effort to ventilate the same amount of growing space by 33%.
All-season growing
Year-Round Crop Protection
Caterpillar Tunnels are often viewed primarily as a season extension tool, but that’s really only half of the story. Covered growing space provides year-round protection for your plants from things like rain, pests, frost, heat (when using shade cloth), wind, and even from dirt being splashed onto your plants in heavy downpours. (Image shown with 14-ft wide Caterpillar Tunnel)
Why choose Caterpillar Tunnel Max?
More growing space under one roof
Stronger metal + strength upgrades
Year-round crop protection
Irrigate on YOUR schedule
Quick and easy assembly
Step-by-step instructions with pictures + video
NRCS grant eligible
Cheaper than DIY
Comes with all parts needed!
FREE SHIPPING on all tunnels! (to contiguous USA)
5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking to maximizing your growing space on your farm, then the Caterpillar Tunnel Max is your answer. Designed with efficiency and productivity in mind, this new offering from Farmers Friend enables you to grow more produce on a small plot than any caterpillar tunnel on the market right now.
Customizable Length
All-New Length Options
We're thrilled to offer the Caterpillar Tunnel Max in an expansive range of length options! Whether you're working with a compact 30-ft plot or stretching out to a sprawling 110-ft, there’s a perfect Caterpillar Tunnel Max for your farm.
Profitability
High profitability. Low cost. Free delivery.*
The Caterpillar Tunnel Max is one of the most cost-effective options on the market — even when compared to DIY kits. Plus get FREE shipping right to your door on any tunnel size — regardless of how many you order! Your plants will thank you.
*Free shipping to contiguous USA. Discounted shipping to Canada.
Assembly & Mobility
Easy up. Easy down.
With our in-depth installation video and included step-by-step instruction guide, this will be the easiest tunnel you’ve ever built. Two people can fully assemble a 21′ × 30′ Caterpillar Tunnel Max in as few as 6 hours. Our Caterpillar Tunnel Max kits are movable by design to adapt to your farm's needs—including easy transport to a new farm location if necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions
We're initially launching the Caterpillar Tunnel Max by taking reservations due to the long lead times for some parts and to accurately gauge interest, ensuring we produce enough for our early adopters. By announcing early, we hope to help you to plan better for the growing season, plus allow us to more efficiently meet your farm's needs and prioritize our most eager customers.
The reservation window was only open for one week and closed at 11:59pm on April 1st.
We plan to begin shipping Caterpillar Tunnel Max orders in mid-May. Reservation holders will be given priority to complete their orders before opening up to the general public.
Yes! The Caterpillar Tunnel Max is available in both Classic and Gothic styles.
Not exactly... We will only be selling the Caterpillar Tunnel Max in 5-ft spacing configurations, but if you really want to have a 4-ft bow spacing tunnel, you can simply buy a slightly longer tunnel and install your bows closer together. You'll essentially sacrifice length for strength. As an example, if you want a 48-ft tunnel with 4-ft bow spacing, order a 60-ft tunnel with 5-ft bow spacing and installed the bows closer together.
We are actively working on adapting most of our current end-wall products to be compatible with the Caterpillar Tunnel Max. At launch, we expect to have the DIY End Wall ready, as well as a scissor door kit, and possibly a Framed Double Zipper Door as well.
When you place a $100 reservation order for the Caterpillar Tunnel Max, you will be added to a waiting list in the order your reservation was received. When the Max is ready to order, we will reach out via email and/or phone to invite you to confirm and complete your order. The earlier you get on the list, the sooner your tunnel will be ready to ship.
Absolutely! The $100 reservation is fully refundable if you change your mind. Just reach out to us via email, live-chat, or phone and we'll be happy to process your refund.
We will announce finalized pricing by the time we launch in mid-May at the latest, and likely will be ready to share much sooner. Reservation holders will receive an email with the pricing update as soon as we have it.
Caterpillar Tunnel Max comes starts at 30-ft and is available in 10-ft increments up to 110-ft.
No. The pro package for our narrower tunnels adds two main features: a Lift Kit, and Cross Bars. The Caterpillar Tunnel Max is tall enough already that no Lift Kit is needed, and cross bars are not an option we currently have available for the Max.
We don't currently sell an official roll-up sides kit for the Caterpillar Tunnel Max at this time, but you're welcome to DIY it yourself if this is important to you. There are many resources online to help get you headed in the right direction.
Check out this article on Caterpillar Tunnels and wind over on our knowledge base.
It depends on the width of your pathways. You can comfortably fit 6 beds with 12” pathways, and you could even manage to fit 7 beds with 8.5” pathways if you think the juice is worth the squeeze.
No. But each Caterpillar Tunnel Max will include 10 extra feet of plastic (5-ft for each end) to give you enough extra wiggle room for easy installation. All of our end wall options will come with enough plastic to complete your door.
Tech Specs
Gothic
12 feet, 11 inches
Classic
12 feet, 3 inches
21 Feet
1 5/8"
42 feet
1 ⅜” diameter 17-gauge galvanized steel pipe
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This Max tunnel will be the best investment any grower can purchase!
5 out of 5 stars
If you are looking to maximizing your growing space on your farm, then the Max Tunnel is your answer. Designed with efficiency and productivity in mind, this new offering from Farmer's Friend enables you to grow more produce on a small plot than any caterpillar tunnel on the market right now.