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Bison T-REX International Manual Portable Basketball Hoop System BA8910IGM
$21,947.00 - $22,447.00$24,999.00
Bison T-REX International Manual Portable Basketball Hoop System BA8910IGM
The Bison T-REX International Manual Portable Basketball System BA8910IGM delivers the same FIBA-certified, NCAA-compliant, NFHS-compliant performance as the T-REX International Automatic on an identical structural platform, with hand crank height adjustment in place of the motorized push-button system. Same 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard. Same 6" square reinforced steel main beam. Same extension spring counterbalance technology, same zero-maintenance self-lubricating bearings, same 1,500 lb hidden ballast, same 10 floor-friendly casters. The operational difference is the height adjustment mechanism and a larger storage footprint. For facilities with dedicated staff and a lower frequency of height adjustments, the Manual delivers every structural and certification advantage of the T-REX International platform. 16 padding colors available. Custom graphics available at checkout for an additional USD 500.00.
Hand Crank Height Adjustment: Full Control, No Motor Required
The BA8910IGM uses a hand crank height adjustment mechanism to raise, lower, and store the backboard. Extension spring counterbalance technology makes the crank smooth and manageable regardless of operator strength. Height adjusts from 7.5 ft (youth) to 10 ft (regulation). Front levelers are automatic. For facilities that adjust rim height infrequently, where a dedicated staff member handles the system on a consistent basis, or where the operational simplicity of a crank mechanism is preferred over a motorized system, the Manual is the right choice. The trade-off against the Automatic is a larger storage footprint and slower transitions between heights when back-to-back adjustments are required.
Manual vs. Automatic: Both the T-REX International Manual and T-REX International Automatic deliver identical FIBA-certified performance, the same 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard, and the same structural specifications. The Manual uses a hand crank; the Automatic uses a motorized push-button system with a smaller storage footprint. Choose the Manual for facilities with dedicated staff and lower frequency of height adjustments. Choose the Automatic for tournaments, multi-program days, and high-volume facilities where fast height transitions and reduced staff effort across long event days are priorities.
FIBA Approved, NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant
The BA8910IGM carries FIBA international certification, the standard used in Olympic and professional competition worldwide. It is fully compliant with NCAA and NFHS regulations and meets ASTM F1616 safety certification requirements. For colleges, high schools, and multi-use facilities that need one portable system to cover every level of play, the T-REX International Manual meets the requirement at every standard without modification.
72" x 42" Tempered Glass Backboard and BA3180S Breakaway Rim
The backboard is a 72" x 42" tempered glass panel, the NCAA and NFHS regulation size. The system ships with the BA3180S breakaway rim, rated for 230 lbs of force in compliance with NCAA standards. The backboard extends 10'8" from the baseline. Backboard padding is included and available in 17 colors at checkout.
6" x 6" x 3/16" Reinforced Steel Main Beam
The main beam is 6" square, 3/16" reinforced steel with a tubular spine for added stability. The base frame is 5" x 2" x 1/8" tubular steel welded rectangle. Industry-leading extension spring counterbalance technology makes crank operation smooth and safe regardless of operator strength. All pivot points use zero-maintenance, self-lubricating bearings with chrome-plated steel axles. No grease, no downtime, no service calls required. Beam padding is included standard.
Floor-Friendly Casters and Narrow-Profile Uprights
The system rolls on 10 total 8" x 2" wide casters (4 in front, 6 in rear) designed to protect gym floors and allow easy repositioning by a single staff member. Narrow-profile uprights minimize visual interference for fans and media positioned behind the baseline. The system rolls through any standard doorway of 84" or wider for easy storage between events.
Hidden Ballast, Rear Hold Down, and Deadlock Device
The 1,500 lb ballast weight is housed inside a covered containment cell, keeping the base clean and professional in appearance for broadcast and fan-facing environments. A rear hold down and deadlock device are both included standard. Base padding is 4" thick premium sewn, available in 16 colors. Base color is bright white standard.
Base padding thickness note: The T-REX International Manual ships with 4" thick premium sewn base padding. The T-REX International Automatic ships with 3" thick premium sewn base padding. Both are available in 16 colors at checkout.
Padding and Custom Graphics
Base padding is 4" thick premium sewn in 16 colors. Both are selected at checkout. Custom graphics are available for an additional USD 500.00 and are selected at checkout alongside the padding color. For branded facility environments, tournament venues, and broadcast courts, custom graphics are available on both the backboard padding and base padding.
BA8910IGM — T-REX International Manual
FIBA Approved Hand Crank Height Adjustment 72" x 42" Tempered Glass6" sq. x 3/16" reinforced steel main beam with tubular spine. 5" x 2" x 1/8" tubular steel welded base frame. Extension spring counterbalance. Zero-maintenance self-lubricating bearings, chrome-plated steel axles. BA3180S breakaway rim, 230 lb rated. 10'8" extension from baseline. Height adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft (hand crank). Automatic front levelers. 10 casters (8" x 2"). 1,500 lb ballast in covered cell. Rear hold down and deadlock device included. Beam padding included. 4" thick premium sewn base padding (16 colors). Backboard padding (17 colors). Custom graphics available (+USD 500.00). Safe play area: 128" at 10 ft. Total weight: 3,228 lbs. Stored: 76"(w) x 204"(l) x 83"(h). FIBA Approved, NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant, ASTM F1616 Compliant.
Manual vs. Automatic: Side by Side
T-REX International Manual
- Hand crank height adjustment
- Extension spring counterbalance makes crank smooth and manageable
- Larger storage footprint
- 4" thick premium sewn base padding
- Ideal for facilities with dedicated staff and lower frequency of height adjustments
- Same FIBA certification, same backboard, same structural specs as Automatic
T-REX International Automatic
- Motorized push-button height adjustment
- No cranking, no physical effort
- Faster transitions between heights
- Smaller storage footprint
- 3" thick premium sewn base padding
- Ideal for tournaments and high-volume multi-program facilities
Game Stats and Floor Load Data
- Safe play area at 10 ft: 128"
- Glass backboard size: 42" x 72"
- Breakaway rim: BA3180S
- Beam size: 6" square
- Ballast weight: 1,500 lbs
- Total weight: 3,228 lbs
- Padded base dimension: 52"(w) x 80"(l)
- Total 8"(d) x 2"(w) wheels: 10 (4 front, 6 rear)
- Stored dimensions: 76"(w) x 204"(l) x 83"(h)
- Front levelers: Automatic
- Floor load, transport: 386 lbs (front), 421 lbs (rear)
- Floor load, playing: 634 lbs (front), 173 lbs (rear)
- Min. required floor space outside court: 202"
- Height range: 7.5 ft to 10 ft
- Extension from baseline: 10'8"
- Certifications: FIBA Approved, NCAA Compliant, NFHS Compliant, ASTM F1616 Compliant
Delivery requirement: The T-REX International Manual requires a delivery dock or forklift to unload from the truck on delivery day. It is too large for a traditional liftgate truck. If your facility does not have either, please contact our team before ordering
Who Is This System For?
- Elite indoor facilities requiring FIBA international certification, NCAA compliance, and NFHS compliance on a single portable system, where a hand crank height adjustment mechanism operated by dedicated staff is the preferred or sufficient operational approach
- Colleges, high schools, and multi-use athletic facilities that need broadcast-ready appearance, narrow-profile uprights, hidden ballast in a covered containment cell, and 17 padding color options with optional custom graphics, at the full T-REX International structural and certification standard
- Facilities with dedicated facility staff who manage height adjustments on a scheduled rather than back-to-back basis, where the operational advantage of a motorized system does not justify its price premium and the hand crank with extension spring counterbalance delivers smooth, safe operation on every adjustment
- Buyers choosing between the T-REX International Manual and Automatic who need the distinction stated plainly: both deliver identical FIBA-certified performance and the same 72" x 42" tempered glass backboard; the Manual uses a hand crank, has a larger storage footprint, and ships with 4" thick base padding; the Automatic adds motorized push-button height control, a smaller storage footprint, and 3" thick base padding at a lower price point
About Bison and Top Sports Tech
Bison has been engineering sports equipment for courts, parks, and athletic facilities since 1985. Bison systems are installed in 300+ high schools and universities across the U.S. and are the preferred choice of athletic directors who need commercial-grade durability with minimal maintenance overhead. As an authorized Bison dealer, Top Sports Tech provides direct expert support, competitive pricing, and freight shipping coordination on every T-REX order. Contact our team to confirm the BA8910IGM is the right specification for your facility, or to compare it against other systems in the T-REX lineup.
Sources: NCAA Equipment Standards: https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/21/men-s-basketball-rules-of-the-game.aspx | NFHS Basketball Rules: https://nfhs.org/sports/basketball/rules | ASTM International Safety Standards: https://www.astm.org/membership-participation/technical-committees/committee-f08 | FIBA Equipment Certification: https://about.fiba.basketball/en/services/resource-hub/downloads
TECH SPECS
- Weight: 4200 lbs
- Color: Black, Brown, Burnt Orange, Cardinal, Columbia Blue, Forest Green, Gold, Gray, Kelly Green, Maroon, Navy, Orange, Purple, Royal, Scarlet, Vegas Gold
- Class: truck
T-Rex Compare
| Model | Backboard | Height | Use | FIBA | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Series | |||||
| T-REX International Manual | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft (Hand Crank) |
Indoor | ✓ | Olympic and FIBA international play. Larger storage footprint. |
| T-REX International Automatic | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft (Motorized Push-Button) |
Indoor | ✓ | FIBA play with fast motorized height changes and smaller storage footprint. |
| Americana Series | |||||
| T-REX Americana Manual | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft (Hand Crank) |
Indoor | ✓ | U.S. high schools and colleges needing NCAA and NFHS compliance. |
| T-REX Americana Automatic | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft (Motorized Push-Button) |
Indoor | ✓ | High-volume U.S. facilities needing fast height changes and smaller storage footprint. |
| Sport Series | |||||
| T-REX Sport | 36" x 60" Glass, Smoked Glass, or Polycarbonate |
Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft (Spring Assist, base stays in play position) |
Indoor | ✗ | Multi-age programs and youth leagues needing safe play area at every height. |
| Competition Series | |||||
| T-REX Competition | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Fixed at 10 ft | Indoor and Outdoor | ✓ | Multi-court facilities needing full competition specs at an accessible price. |
| Side Court Series | |||||
| T-REX Side Court | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Fixed at 10 ft | Indoor | ✗ | Side courts and practice courts needing full regulation size specs at accessible pricing. |
| Recreational Series | |||||
| T-REX Recreational Indoor | 54" x 42" Acrylic | Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft | Indoor | ✗ | YMCAs, intramural programs, and community centers needing T-REX quality at entry price. |
| T-REX Recreational Outdoor | 54" x 42" Polycarbonate (Unbreakable) |
Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft | Outdoor | ✗ | Outdoor courts, parks, and public facilities where weather and vandalism resistance matter. |
| Club Series | |||||
| T-REX Club | 72" x 42" Tempered Glass | Adjustable 7.5 ft to 10 ft | Indoor | ✗ | Club leagues, intramural programs, and recreational facilities at the most accessible price. |
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Top Sports Tech is an authorized Bison dealer with deep expertise in sports facility equipment. We've helped outfit schools, gyms, and athletic facilities across the U.S. with Bison systems backed by 50+ years of manufacturing excellence.
Sources:
NCAA Equipment Standards:
https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2013/11/21/men-s-basketball-rules-of-the-game.aspx
NFHS Basketball Rules:
https://nfhs.org/sports/basketball/rules
ASTM International Safety Standards:
https://www.astm.org/membership-participation/technical-committees/committee-f08
FIBA Equipment Certification:
https://about.fiba.basketball/en/services/resource-hub/downloads
Warranty
All Bison products are warranted against manufacturing defects at the time of delivery. In addition, most products are covered by warranty periods stated in the description of the product. Where listed as “limited”, warranties cover damage or failure that occurs during the course of “normal or intended use” of the warranted product. Normal or intended use is described as activity that is necessary for the participation in the sport for which the equipment is designed.
Bison Limited Warranties do not cover any damage or failure that is the direct or indirect result of any use that is not deemed in the sole discretion of Bison to be “normal and intended use”. When warranties are stated as “unconditional” or “unconditional replacement”, the above stated limitations do not normally apply except in cases where damage was obviously the result of a malicious act of vandalism.
Where no specific length or type of warranty is listed in the catalog, the product is warranted to be free from manufacturer’s defects and for the intended purpose at the time of shipment. Whether or not stated as such, all Bison warranties allow Bison to repair or replace warranted products at Bison’s sole option. Normal deterioration of products due to weather, wear and tear, or other causes that do not affect functional use are not covered by Bison warranties, regardless of type of stated warranty.
All warranties are valid only when product is used in the intended application as outlined in Bison’s printed literature, when installed according to Bison’s instructions and when matched with compatible components as described in Bison’s literature. Under no circumstances will Bison Residential Basketball Equipment be warranted for commercial or institutional use.
Due to the abusive nature of pay-to-play facilities, unless specifically agreed to in writing, Bison products carry no warranty except for obvious manufacturing defects when used in a facility where players pay an individual or group fee to use Bison equipment.
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Return Policy
No merchandise may be returned without prior authorization by calling 469-518-4269. Merchandise returned without a return authorization number will be held for no more than 10 days at which time all return credit is forfeited. Upon receipt of request for return, an authorization number will be issued by Bison and must appear on all return shipping labels. All returns must be shipped prepaid (UPS, FedEx or truck only) to 1100 SW 6th Street, Lincoln NE 68522. DO NOT RETURN BY U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Collect returns will not be accepted.
Credit for defective merchandise will be issued only when Bison Inc inspection department determines the merchandise to be covered by Bison Inc warranty. All salable merchandise returned is subject to a minimum 35% restocking charge and all freight costs with a minimum restocking charge of $100. Due to their custom design, scoring tables and wall padding are not returnable. Sports nets are not returnable once opened.
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