Bells of Steel
Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack
$870
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Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage is cheaper at $349. Every spec and price links to its source.
Fringe Sport
Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage
$349Cheaper
Which is better: the Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack or Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage?
The Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage is the cheaper at $349. The Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack | Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $870 | $349 $349 on fringesport.com |
| Brand | Bells of Steel | Fringe Sport |
| Released | — | — |
| Type | power_rack | power_rack |
| Height (in) | 72, 84, 90, or 108 in (configurable) | 83 in |
| Steel gauge | 11 | 16 |
| Upright size (in) | 3x3 in | 2x2 in |
| Hole spacing | westside (1 in bench zone, 2 in elsewhere) | standard (1 in holes) |
| Weight capacity (lb) | 1000 | 600 |
| Footprint (in) | 41-43 in wide, 24-43 in deep (configurable) | 44 x 48.5 in |
| Attachments included | none (fully modular; 26 attachments available separately) | UHMW-lined J-cups, adjustable safety spotter arms, two pull-up bars (1.25-in and 2-in), weight horns |
Sources — Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack: bellsofsteel.com (verified 2026-06-19). Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage: fringesport.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack and Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Height (in): Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack 72, 84, 90, or 108 in (configurable) vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage 83 in
- Steel gauge: Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack 11 vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage 16
- Upright size (in): Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack 3x3 in vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage 2x2 in
- Hole spacing: Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack westside (1 in bench zone, 2 in elsewhere) vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage standard (1 in holes)
- Weight capacity (lb): Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack 1000 vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage 600
- Footprint (in): Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack 41-43 in wide, 24-43 in deep (configurable) vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage 44 x 48.5 in
- Attachments included: Bells of Steel Hydra 4-Post Power Rack none (fully modular; 26 attachments available separately) vs Fringe Sport Garage Series Squat Cage UHMW-lined J-cups, adjustable safety spotter arms, two pull-up bars (1.25-in and 2-in), weight horns