Crawler Multi-Use Cart

I own 3 other deer carts that I've accumulated over the years and while they work well they each have their drawbacks so I'm always on the lookout for a cart that has features that my current carts don't have and that will make hauling my deer out of the woods even easier and less work, especially as I get older. I've been looking at the Hawk Crawler for over a year and finally ordered one when I saw it on sale on Amazon for $94 with free shipping. I read all the reviews on Amazon for this cart and even though there were quite a few reviews that mentioned issues with missing parts I ordered anyway. The crawler was delivered a couple of days later and I immediately got concerned about missing parts because the box had taken a beating and there were a couple of fist sized holes in the box in a couple of places. I immediately removed the contents and took inventory, checking each piece against the parts list and was pleased to find all the parts were accounted for even though two (2) large screws were laying in the bottom of the box. How they didn't fall out of the holes in the box I have no idea but luckily they didn't. The assembly instructions were adequate, not great but adequate, and assembly was pretty straight forward. Total time for assembly was about an hour, with me taking my time and going slowly. All the holes lined up correctly, all the pieces fit together as designed and all the screws, fasteners, bolts, etc worked as designed without any problems. The tubing/structure of the crawler is nicely constructed and is extremely beefy and sturdy. The mesh fabric that holds your cargo is a very sturdy, thick, tough and strong fabric that clearly will stand up over time and use and it is very securely attached to the cart frame. The wheels are advertised to be filled with some sort of foam to make them "never flat" tires, however they do have air valves installed in them. I cannot definitively state that their is foam inside of them or not but all 4 of my tires arrived in excellent condition and filled (inflated) and easily handled cargo weight. From what I've read it appears to be general consensus that they are in fact partially filled with some sort of "never flat" foam material to prevent them from going totally flat if you get a puncture but they do in fact require 25 PSI of air in each tire for normal use. Not being able to prove that there is foam inside each tire I will assume that what I've read is true and that each tire is indeed partially foam filled. I guess time will tell. My plan is to carry a can of "Flat Fix It" in my pack just in case. The "free floating" suspension system of the wheels that enables each individual tire to pivot up and over obstacles is very simple in design but works smoothly, effortlessly and perfectly, while all the time insuring that your load really does stay level. I tested it out in my yard using different obstacles and I was very impressed by this feature. The front portion of the crawler folds down flat, as does the long handle, making the folded crawler much smaller in length and it easily fits inside the bed of my pickup. One thing......the instructions diagram shows 2 small spring clips that install through the pre-cut holes in the support tubing on the smaller front section and serve to lock the section in the fully extended (open) position so it doesn't flop up or down, however those clips are not included in the hardware. I went to the hardware store and purchased two 1/4" x 2" spring clips for $5.00 and they work great. The clips are not listed on the parts list and you have to look very closely at the assembly diagrams to see them but they are there. One of the other things I really liked about this crawler is the long handle. One of my complaints with my other carts is that the handles are to short and don't give me the length that I need to easily balance the carts and comfortably pull or push them. That's not a problem with this cart. The handle is quite long and for me the perfect length to make using the cart extremely efficient and comfortable. There's actually enough room for you to stand "inside" the handle to pull it. The front handle is secured by one (1) long bolt on each side with a large plastic star shaped "Delta" nut on the end for you to tighten/loosen the tension to secure the handle into position. It works well and once tightened down locks the handle into position however with weight in the cart the handle has a tendency to "pop" out of it's locked position. This is due to the fact that the handle is secure by only one (1) bolt on each side which allows it to "pivot" even after being tightened down if enough weight/pressure is place on it. The remedy for this is simply to either drill another hole in the tubing on each side and insert a spring clip or use a hose clamp slipped over the tubing and tightened down. Either of these solutions is quick, simple and easy and will give each side of the handle two (2) securing points thus totally eliminating the issue of the handle pivoting out of "lock" under weight load. I went with the hose clamp method as I didn't want to drill another hole in the handle tubing and possibly weaken the strength of the handle frame. The cart is really nicely constructed and sturdy as heck. As a result it's heavy. I didn't weigh it but it's much heavier than my other carts. It's to heavy to pack any distance, at least for me, but I can lift it in and out of the bed of my pickup and that's all I need. From there I can unfold it and wheel it wherever I need to go. One final point... maneuverability. Due to the four (4) tire design the cart doesn't "turn on a dime" like traditional 2 wheel carts. It tracks/rolls perfectly in a straight line however if you need to take a hard right or left turn the tires tend to "drag" a bit instead of rolling through it. It's really not an issue for me though as the crawler does turn nicely as long as you start your turn while you are moving forward and just give the wheels a bit more distance to track into the turn. I can't think of anything else to write about the crawler except that I am very impressed with this cart and very happy with my purchase. It really is a great cart and will make getting my harvested deer out of the woods much easier and efficient, not to mention being used to haul firewood and other materials around my property as the need arises. Sorry my review is so long but I wanted to get in as much information as I could think of. I hope this review helps someone who may be thinking of purchasing the crawler.

Just arrived and working on assembly. Instructions OK but hardware listed as SAE and it's all METRIC. Still had two questions for customer service. First there seems to be a pair of clevis pins missing that would secure the "rear frame" and, when removed, allow it to fold. Second the attachment sequence for the "handle bar" shows the hopper straps in the wrong position. The straps can't fit between the "main frame" and the "handle bar". If you assemble the cart with them there you cant tighten the "handle bar" down enough to jeep it from folding. I made three separate calls to customer service no one spoke english well enough to even know what I was talking about when they had the assembly instructions on their screens and right in front of them. Review upgrade. 11/2024. - After sorting the cart out, and using it several times both around the house and for trail work I really am beginning to like it. I made an insert for the web basket out of rubberized pond liner for added protection when hauling my trail maintenance stuff around in the wildlife/bird sanctuary I volunteer in. Trail work involves a lot of digging and cutting tools (sharp edges and pointed ends) so the OEM liner needed protection. But the best thing I made was a couple of angle and clevis pin locks for the main frame that converted this into a fixed position cart. When the pins are removed the cart is fully articulate and the pins store in the spare holes by the locking knobs of the main handle. Happy Camper now.

This thing is a beast! Weighs 45# empty! No issues with tires yet after inflating to 25psi. Glad for all the reviews describing the flaws with the crawlers design. I added 1/4” PTO pins to the handle (after drilling holes) and lower folding assembly (holes pre drilled by manufacturer). Got 10 for $8 here at Amazon. Odd that on the instructions looks as though pictured on lower assembly but no mention in instructions and hardware not included. Otherwise assembly was easy. 4 stars due to added modifications. Look forward to harvesting a deer and using this. Might use it to bring gear/tree climber in. Will update this review after I do. This has got to be better than dragging. Last 7pt whitetail inspired me to purchase this. I had the plastic sled and I had to call in a friend to help me drag it out. UPDATE 1/9/26 - This thing is great. Harvested a whitetail doe about 3/4 of a mile from the truck. The crawler seems bulky getting in and out because it is heavy and awkward. But this thing rolls over terrain like magic. I had a plastic sled initially because I left the crawler in the car. The sled was so horrible I left the deer and hiked back to the car for the crawler. I’ll never leave it behind again (or use a plastic sled). I was going over rolling hills along a poweline trail, pretty rocky and it performed great. I’m sure it would be just as smooth going off trail in the woods. I also found it easier to push instead of pull (unless going over fallen trees and other obstructions). Easy to clean and I like the fabric bed. I used my tree climber safety strap to secure the load. I have more but didn’t need them this time.

I put it together as soon as it came used it today to carry equipment in to my deer stand it worked perfectly this is the best deer cart I have ever had the price they are right now is a great deal my trip into my deer stand was over very rugged terrain

This is the ultimate game and gear hauler. Easy to pull loaded down - the wheels make it easy to go over any terrain. Especially in places where access is walk in only. Assembling was easy, around 20 minutes.

Well made product . Made the job a whole lot easier

dont buy this product not as described the tires will come flat not filled as indicated useless

Chose this more expensive cart because it advertised "Tires are filled with microcellular polyurethane foam that never goes flat or leaks" but it just has regular air filled tires that were even flat 2 hours after filling!