Our Company History

Inventions are often born out of necessity—and that’s exactly how the BowdupLoader™ came to life.

Arty Kleinatland began hunting at the age of 41 and quickly realized the physical toll that years of heavy lifting had taken on his back. What started as a passion soon highlighted a real challenge: safely and efficiently loading games without strain.

In 2012, during a successful hunt with his wife’s Uncle Dave, Arty harvested his second buck. What should have been a celebratory moment turned into a difficult experience when it came time to load the animal onto the ATV.
Seeing firsthand how tough the process was—especially knowing Uncle Dave often hunts alone—made one thing clear: there had to be a better way to take the “strain out of loading game.”

Back home, Arty searched for a solution but found nothing that met the need. After studying the design of the Polaris Ranger, he identified a gap—and an opportunity. That’s when the idea for the BowdupLoader™ was born.

The first prototype was field-tested in Missouri by Uncle Dave, delivering immediate and positive results. Soon after, Arty returned to Missouri with his daughter for a youth hunt. When she harvested her first buck at just 14 years old, the BowdupLoader™ once again proved its value—handling the heavy lifting so Arty could stay present and enjoy the moment.

Arty and his wife, Pam, went on to patent the design and begin manufacturing BowdupLoaders™ for Polaris UTVs.
Demand quickly grew, leading to expanded compatibility with Can-Am, Honda, John Deere, Kubota, and Yamaha models. What started as a personal solution evolved into a trusted tool for hunters looking to reduce strain and simplify their process.

In 2025, Arty and Pam made the decision to retire and offer the company for sale.

In August 2025, Jason Trubee of Nine Five Products acquired the business and continues to build on its strong foundation. With ongoing demand, the company has introduced new models for CFMoto and Polaris Ranger 1500
UTVs—continuing the mission of making game loading safer, easier, and more efficient.