Zinger 4000 Deluxe - 36" Dog Crate

Aircraft-grade aluminum crate for medium sporting breeds — lighter than steel, built to last a lifetime

The Zinger 4000 Deluxe steps up to a 24” width, accommodating the broader chest and shoulder structure of medium sporting breeds. Zinger sizes this crate for Weimaraners, Labradors, Irish Setters, Spaniels, and Pointers. At approximately 33.5 lbs. it is one of the lighter options in the medium-size range and remains a comfortable one-person crate. Built from aircraft-grade aluminum — one third the weight of steel at comparable strength — with construction that does not wear out or need replacing.

The 4000 is slightly shorter in length than the 3500 but wider, and proportioned for the body type of a medium gun dog — broader in the chest, not necessarily longer. When sizing, add a comfort buffer above your dog’s actual standing height. The dog should be able to stand fully upright, turn around, and lie flat without being cramped.

The Deluxe series is Zinger’s lightest and most accessible line. It is not their escape-proof line — that’s the Professional and Heavy Duty series. For dogs that are destructive or have a history of breaking out of crates, step up to the Professional. For dogs that need a secure, well-ventilated, properly built crate for travel, the truck, or home use, the Deluxe is the right choice.

What sets it apart

Ventilation. Three rows of vent holes run along the top and bottom of all non-door and non-barred sides. Aluminum dissipates heat faster than plastic or steel, and the open door design combined with the vent holes allows air to move freely through the crate. This matters in a vehicle in warm weather — a well-ventilated aluminum crate runs significantly cooler than a plastic one in the same conditions.

Silver Hammertone powder coat. Applied inside and out at high temperature so it won’t chip or wear off. The interior coating matters — bare aluminum oxidizes over time and the residue transfers to your dog’s coat, leaving a grey discoloration. The interior powder coat prevents this entirely.

Lockable slam latch. Each door has a flush-mounted keyed latch. The crate can be locked when you’re away from it. The door is fully reversible — it can be configured to open left or right depending on how you load the vehicle or set up the crate.

Modular design. All Zinger crates in the same series can be stacked or coupled side by side. If you add a second dog or need a two-crate setup in the truck, the crates connect to form a stable bank without additional hardware.

Deluxe vs. Professional. The 4000 Deluxe is the right crate for dogs that need a secure, well-built aluminum crate for travel and containment. If your dog has a history of breaking out of crates — bending bars, forcing latches, or chewing through doors — step up to the Professional series, which adds reinforced door bars, extra welds and bracing, and a secondary door lock.

Build your crate

This listing is the base 4000 Deluxe with a standard front door. Additional door configurations are available — side door, front and back, front and side, and side and side. Accessories including heavy-duty carry handles, drain-thru flooring mat, HD wheel casters, a fitted crate cover, and the airline travel kit can also be added. Call us at 1 (800) 524-2428 if you need a configuration not shown here and we’ll get it ordered for you.

Specs & features

• ✓Zinger 4000 Deluxe Aluminum Crate
• ✓Keyed Slam Latch (2 keys included)
• ✓Airline Rails
• ✓Assembly & User Manual

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