{"product_id":"jameson-1-2-fiberglass-duct-rodder-big-buddy-mega-buddy-300-1500","title":"Jameson 1\/2\" Fiberglass Duct Rodder | Big Buddy \u0026 Mega Buddy Series | 300'–1500'","description":"\u003c!-- Adjustable H2 Header --\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eJameson 1\/2\" Fiberglass Duct Rodder | Big Buddy \u0026amp; Mega Buddy Series | 300'–1500' — Product Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eJameson Big Buddy® and Mega Buddy® duct rodders (1\/2\")\u003c\/strong\u003e are heavy-duty conduit rodders designed for long underground\n  runs and manhole-to-manhole pulls in \u003cstrong\u003e4\" conduit and larger\u003c\/strong\u003e. The non-conductive round rod features a solid fiberglass core\n  with a protective polymer jacket to help resist abrasion and reduce friction. A durable steel frame supports vertical or horizontal\n  operation with a \u003cstrong\u003edrag brake\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esafety feed eye\u003c\/strong\u003e for controlled payout and rewind.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" Fiberglass Rod —\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for 4\" conduit and larger with a solid core and protective jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,000 lb Rated Capacity —\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for long manhole-to-manhole runs and heavy-duty rodding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag Brake \u0026amp; Safety Feed Eye —\u003c\/strong\u003e Helps keep payout and rewind controlled on the jobsite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVertical or Horizontal Operation —\u003c\/strong\u003e Run upright or flat; All-Terrain wheels offered on select lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarked Every 5' —\u003c\/strong\u003e Sequential footage markings help verify distance during pulls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eBig Buddy\u003c\/strong\u003e models are available in \u003cstrong\u003e300'–1000'\u003c\/strong\u003e lengths.\n  \u003cstrong\u003eMega Buddy\u003c\/strong\u003e is available in \u003cstrong\u003e1500'\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eAll-Terrain wheels standard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"6\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color: black; color: white;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRod Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\/2\" fiberglass rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Conduit Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\" conduit and larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMinimum Bend Radius\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e10\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePull \/ Tensile Strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Features\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDrag brake and safety feed eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRod Markings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMarked in 5' increments\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSplice ferrule(s), pulling eye, end ferrule, adhesive, emery cloth (kit varies by configuration)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrame Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions vary by length (see spec sheet for details)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eVaries by length. Mega Buddy 1500' approximately 260 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose the Right Jameson Duct Rodder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"6\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color: black; color: white;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eRod Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eTypical Conduit\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003ePull Strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eLength Range\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" Easy Buddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTight bends \u0026amp; short runs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1\"–2\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e400 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300'–600'\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/8\" Good Buddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGeneral-purpose rodding\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\"–4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300'–1000'\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1\/2\" Big Buddy \/ Mega Buddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLong pulls \u0026amp; manhole-to-manhole\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\"+\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1,000 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300'–1500'\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eShop the Jameson lineup:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utilitypipesupply.com\/products\/jameson-1-4-fiberglass-duct-rodder-easy-buddy\"\u003e1\/4\" Easy Buddy\u003c\/a\u003e |\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utilitypipesupply.com\/products\/jameson-3-8-fiberglass-duct-rodder-good-buddy\"\u003e3\/8\" Good Buddy\u003c\/a\u003e |\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utilitypipesupply.com\/products\/jameson-1-2-fiberglass-duct-rodder-big-buddy-mega-buddy-300-1500\"\u003e1\/2\" Big Buddy \/ Mega Buddy\u003c\/a\u003e |\n  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/utilitypipesupply.com\/collections\/fiberglass-duct-rodders\"\u003eView All Fiberglass Duct Rodders\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Variants (MPNs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003e\n  Select your \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eWheel Type\u003c\/strong\u003e. Big Buddy models are available in \u003cstrong\u003e300'–1000'\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  Mega Buddy is available in \u003cstrong\u003e1500'\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eAll-Terrain wheels standard\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"6\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color: black; color: white;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eWheel Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e300'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-300M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e400'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-400M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e400'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-400M-AWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-500M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e500'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-500M-AWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e600'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-600M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e600'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-600M-AWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e800'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-800M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e800'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-800M-AWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1000'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandard Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-1000M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1000'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-1000M-AWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1500'\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheels (Standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-1500M\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 18px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 13pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Accessories (Sold Separately)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"6\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead style=\"background-color: black; color: white;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eAccessory\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eMPN\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAccessory \/ Repair Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCanvas pouch kit with ferrules, adhesive, emery cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-38-RK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSwivel Pulling Eye\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAttach pull line or pulling grip to rod\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-139\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eShackle Fitting\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUse with pulling eye for a larger pulling loop\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-142\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRoller Guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGuide rod through bends, sweeps, and misalignments\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-141\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlexible Fiberglass Stinger Tip (6')\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGuide rod through bends and sweeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-25-6ST\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFlexible Fiberglass Stinger Tip (8')\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGuide rod through bends and sweeps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-25-8ST\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSwivel Coupling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnect two rods for added length; provides rotation when pulling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-143\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRod Grapples\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eConnect two rodders from opposite directions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-148\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAll-Terrain Wheel Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eReplacement All-Terrain wheel kit (2 wheels\/axle)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11-AWK\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 12px; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n  \u003cem\u003eSafety note:\u003c\/em\u003e Do not use on live circuits. Wear safety glasses and gloves. Keep rod controlled during payout\/rewind and follow the manufacturer manual for operation and repair guidance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JAMESON TOOLS","offers":[{"title":"300' \/ Standard Wheels","offer_id":52243550241067,"sku":"30083168","price":1665.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400' \/ Standard Wheels","offer_id":52243550273835,"sku":"30083170","price":1985.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400' \/ All-Terrain Wheels","offer_id":52243550634283,"sku":"30083171","price":2148.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500' \/ Standard Wheels","offer_id":52243550306603,"sku":"30083172","price":2157.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500' \/ All-Terrain Wheels","offer_id":52243550667051,"sku":"30083173","price":2320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600' \/ Standard Wheels","offer_id":52243550339371,"sku":"30083174","price":2384.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"600' \/ All-Terrain Wheels","offer_id":52243550699819,"sku":"30083175","price":2554.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800' \/ Standard Wheels","offer_id":52243550372139,"sku":"30083176","price":2847.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800' \/ All-Terrain Wheels","offer_id":52243550732587,"sku":"30083177","price":2966.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000' \/ Standard Wheels","offer_id":52243550404907,"sku":"30083178","price":3396.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000' \/ All-Terrain Wheels","offer_id":52243550765355,"sku":"30083179","price":3515.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1500' \/ All-Terrain Wheels","offer_id":52243550798123,"sku":"30083181","price":4649.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/3956\/1259\/files\/BIGBUDDY.jpg?v=1771350309","url":"https:\/\/utilitypipesupply.com\/products\/jameson-1-2-fiberglass-duct-rodder-big-buddy-mega-buddy-300-1500","provider":"Utility Pipe Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}